I notice some changes that needed to be accomplished. In fact I noticed a lot of changes that needed to be made to my solid model. some of the changes are inside dimensions and some are over all dimensions. In this case on the [...]]]> After I completed the first 3D print of the V9000 lower

I notice some changes that needed to be accomplished. In fact I noticed a lot of changes that needed to be made to my solid model. some of the changes are inside dimensions and some are over all dimensions. In this case on the first print the fire control housing would not fit properly into the receiver. The walls were to thin and to far apart and the length of the receiver was not correct.

The good news is that the magazine well is correct if tight.

The second print corrected a few of the items. A radius was added between the magazine housing and the side of the fire control receiver.

The internal dimensions and  wall thickness was corrected.

The hole for the magazine release was added.

With this print completed it is time to update the solid model.

One of the pieces that I would really like to get is the [...]]]> I happen to like the Mauser broom handle pistol. I know it is not well balanced or comfortable to shoot, but it is an iconic and historical weapon. I have a small collection and I am always looking to add to it.

One of the pieces that I would really like to get is the 1917 Mauser trench carbine, as well as a slab side, a 20 shot pistol and a Schnelfeuer. However due to the cost of these pistol it will probably never happen. But the 1917 just might.

It is a classic design

These are a couple of pictures on the internet that I found from an auction site and a web page. This is just  a good looking gun and one that I have never seen in person or will ever own. In fact the only way I will ever own one is to make it myself. This will be a long and interesting project. Most of the parts are not interchangeable with the normal C-96 pistol, but some are close and other are basically the same. To accomplish what I want to do I started by obtaining all the photographs that I can find from books, videos and pictures on the internet and from friends.

I have also located patent drawings that has helped with some concepts and line drawings.

There is also a c-96 cut away in my collection which allows be to study the concept and method of operation

Then I take pictures from the C-96 parts that I own.

To be able to obtain accurate measurements the pictures need to be as close to 90 degree as possible to eliminate distortion.

Having assembled everything I can on a part or assembly I then check for common measurements then I down load pictures into Fusion 360 and using the known dimensions I calibrate the photo and start a basic drawing of the part or component. Frequently it takes a number of different solid models to finally come up with one that has what looks like proper dimensions. This solid model is of the fire control housing and is close to being complete.

When the rest of the fire control are completed then an assembly will be made showing all the parts as a completed model. I will then perform an analysis to check proper fit and alignment. Once I am at this point of the design I will make a 3D print of everything and actual do a physical inspection. This is a Schnellfeuer  frame I did a while back.

When the plastic model is complete I will start the process of making a cut away steel model and check everything again prior to making a complete and functional weapon. Currently I have approximately 60% of the project in a solid model. If anyone knows someone that owns a 1917 trench carbine I would really like to chat with them. I could use some specific pictures and measurements. If I am unable to find a person with one then it will just take a little longer to work through the problems.