Magazine catch spring

renaissance7697 · 05-14-2008, 09:47 PM

Removed the grips from my 1918 Erfurt
The Magazine Catch spring came loose before I had a chance to observe it carefully.
One end is squared off and the other is rounded

Which end properly goes under the catch and which under the frame?

What is the behavior if you get it wrong?

John Sabato · 05-14-2008, 10:22 PM

Phil,

The flat end goes into the frame above mag catch. There is a dimple or protrusion on the flat end ... if you check the frame, there is a matching depression that it fits into. If you get it wrong, it will likely fall out at an incovenient moment and you will be posting in the Wanted to Buy Forum for a replacement

So make sure you put it back correctly

Ron Wood · 05-15-2008, 01:03 AM

When reassembling, insert the round end into the magazine release...then rotate the square end with the dimple into the slot in the frame. You will need to depress the top (square) end to allow it to fit into the slot.

renaissance7697 · 05-20-2008, 12:24 PM

It is obvious that the magazine catch spring I am working with is NOT a "proper" Part.
Someone tried to "Make do" with a piece of spring steel.
It does not fit properly and it is WAY TOO STIFF.

Where can I get a proper replacement.

I have e-mailed Tom Heller but have had no response.
Apparently; Either he missed the e-mail or he does not have the part.

Any other sources or should I Ping tom again?

Ron Wood · 05-20-2008, 01:49 PM

Probably should ping Tom again. He most likely has a pocket full of those springs at any given time.

Edward Tinker · 05-20-2008, 03:00 PM

Look in the Wanted to buy. I moved your request to that area, and Tom has replied.

ed

Lugerdoc · 05-21-2008, 12:16 PM

Just picked up an additional supply of nice original mag catch springs. TH

05-14-2008, 09:47 PM	#1
renaissance7697 User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nothern VA. Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Magazine catch spring Removed the grips from my 1918 Erfurt The Magazine Catch spring came loose before I had a chance to observe it carefully. One end is squared off and the other is rounded Which end properly goes under the catch and which under the frame? What is the behavior if you get it wrong? __________________ An Armed Society Is a Polite Society

05-14-2008, 10:22 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Phil, The flat end goes into the frame above mag catch. There is a dimple or protrusion on the flat end ... if you check the frame, there is a matching depression that it fits into. If you get it wrong, it will likely fall out at an incovenient moment and you will be posting in the Wanted to Buy Forum for a replacement So make sure you put it back correctly __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-15-2008, 01:03 AM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	When reassembling, insert the round end into the magazine release...then rotate the square end with the dimple into the slot in the frame. You will need to depress the top (square) end to allow it to fit into the slot. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-20-2008, 12:24 PM	#4
renaissance7697 User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nothern VA. Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jury rig part It is obvious that the magazine catch spring I am working with is NOT a "proper" Part. Someone tried to "Make do" with a piece of spring steel. It does not fit properly and it is WAY TOO STIFF. Where can I get a proper replacement. I have e-mailed Tom Heller but have had no response. Apparently; Either he missed the e-mail or he does not have the part. Any other sources or should I Ping tom again?

05-20-2008, 01:49 PM	#5
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	Probably should ping Tom again. He most likely has a pocket full of those springs at any given time. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-20-2008, 03:00 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Look in the Wanted to buy. I moved your request to that area, and Tom has replied. ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

05-21-2008, 12:16 PM	#7
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Just picked up an additional supply of nice original mag catch springs. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]