Does anyone manufacture NEW working C96 replicas? I know folks reline the barrels, etc. Just curious if new versions exist somewhere. Seems there would be good demand for them.

96 would be too expensive to be manufactured again. An US importer got a batch of rearsenaled 96 from China a few years ago if I remember correctly.

I disagree with that last statement. With CNC technology it's not as expensive as one may think.

It appears you could do some stampings and machining. However, you can also machine the stamped parts. I don't think it would be that much if you hard tooled most of it.

The question is what calibers would people want it in? if you aren't buying an original, then the cartridge is probably not a big deal for folks. Maybe a 357 SIG, 9 MM, and/or 45 ACP; plus a Takarov chambering to get close to the original Mauser chambering?

You couldn't see the broomhandle attachment - that would violate BATF regs today.

A machined frame is expensive when compared to an injection molded polymer frame, for sure.
Good quality 1911 frame available today are not cheap.

Anybody that thinks doing a CNC repro is going to be inexpensive needs to disassemble one with a machinist handy to consult with.

There are no stampings on a C96 !!! None!

I've discussed this with tool and die guy who know guns and CNC. He estimated $5K per gun if they made 2000 guns.

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Originally posted by yeti:
Anybody that thinks doing a CNC repro is going to be inexpensive needs to disassemble one with a machinist handy to consult with.

There are no stampings on a C96 !!! None!

I've discussed this with tool and die guy who know guns and CNC. He estimated $5K per gun if they made 2000 guns.

Ok., So how about Investment casting? Seems to have done the trick elsewhere.
Grizz