Yes the bolt stop is a bit scary. I think several guns from the same era have similar issue, some are better than the others of course. One example I remember is the Luger p08. The big pin at the back is the only thing that stop the bolt and toggle from flying back into the shooter's face. The pin is stout, but it can fail too. Most accidents are caused by people using improper replacement, including wood dowel.
What I can do is inspect it closely and avoid shooting hot loads, if I want to continue firing my c96. Certainly wear good eye protection too.
-TL
What I can do is inspect it closely and avoid shooting hot loads, if I want to continue firing my c96. Certainly wear good eye protection too.
-TL