Opinions on this C96 Mauser (Broomhandle)

[browningautorifle]

boil and card

It shouldn't really do anything. That should only have effect (I think) right after the bluing has finished... What is it you hope to achieve?

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[jasonafair]

To see if it brings up any rust on the internals.

[RCS]

Here are some photos of my pre WW1 commercial Mauser, also check the bore for number of grooves too. My stock is also matching. This pistol was purchased from a US veteran years ago.Attachment 114710Attachment 114711Attachment 114712Attachment 114713

[browningautorifle]

To see if it brings up any rust on the internals.

I don't think it'll do anything.