New Mauser C96

[RossMkIIEnjoyer]

Always thought these pistols were neat as could be. Also that they're worth a pretty penny and most affordable ones are pretty rough so I wasn't expecting to buy one or looking, really. Went to sell a couple cheap guns that weren't interesting me anymore (not milsurps) and instantly knew I wanted it as I saw it. Looked fine, obviously been refinished but seemed in decent order and came with two boxes of 7.63 Mauser. Got it home and took one shot. Nice, very soft recoil. Then realize I can't see my front sight for the second. It flew off.

The dovetail looks buggered. Bad old repair I think. What concerns me most are the two holes drilled into the barrel. Not sure the barrel is safe to shoot. Disappointing to say the least. Glad I own and experienced the pleasure of firing one (shot), even if it's just an expensive paperweight at the moment. Probably the most enjoyable handgun I've shot so far.