Mauser c96 Caliber

Josafoot · 05-14-2017, 08:09 PM

I have what I belive to be a late post war Bolo c96 mauser. I belive this based on the serial number, the shorter barrel and the smaller hand grip.

The original owner told me it is a 9mm (parabellum).

I am aware that the Bolo was made in three calibers, a 7.63, an 8 and a 9×25.

The barrel is stamped with a 7.63 marking which makes me believe it is not a 9×25 Originally. I tried a 9×19 snap cap and that fit.

I was under the impression that converting to a different caliber would require replacing the entire barrel.

Is there a way to confirm that this firearm can safely fire 9×19?

05-14-2017, 08:09 PM	#1
Josafoot User Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 37 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Mauser c96 Caliber I have what I belive to be a late post war Bolo c96 mauser. I belive this based on the serial number, the shorter barrel and the smaller hand grip. The original owner told me it is a 9mm (parabellum). I am aware that the Bolo was made in three calibers, a 7.63, an 8 and a 9×25. The barrel is stamped with a 7.63 marking which makes me believe it is not a 9×25 Originally. I tried a 9×19 snap cap and that fit. I was under the impression that converting to a different caliber would require replacing the entire barrel. Is there a way to confirm that this firearm can safely fire 9×19?