won't fire 6 cartridge

Ray · 02-07-2018, 01:12 PM

Had a full magazine of 9mm, first 5 cartridges fired, and
6th cartridge loaded into chamber, but pulling on trigger
did not fire. Problem with sear bar plunger (disconnector)
or bad magazine?
Ray

ithacaartist · 02-07-2018, 02:08 PM

Since it chambered OK, I'd suspect the disconnect plunger. Seems to be in fashion this week!

mrerick · 02-07-2018, 06:05 PM

Try soaking it in something that will free up any gunk that might be sticking the plunger in the front of the sear bar.

Also check and make sure the pistol has a tight square trigger plate fit and no looseness.

DonVoigt · 02-07-2018, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray

Had a full magazine of 9mm, first 5 cartridges fired, and
6th cartridge loaded into chamber, but pulling on trigger
did not fire. Problem with sear bar plunger (disconnector)
or bad magazine?
Ray

Is this a new problem, or have you fired it before/

Ray · 02-08-2018, 03:14 AM

I never fired this old 1917 military luger before. Who knows
if the gun has been fired in 20 years.

DonVoigt · 02-08-2018, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray

I never fired this old 1917 military luger before. Who knows
if the gun has been fired in 20 years.

Then start with a field strip, thorough clean and lubrication.
Pay special attention to the plunger on the sear bar, it must move quite freely and it has a very light spring- so it is easily gummed up.

02-07-2018, 01:12 PM	#1
Ray Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 127 Thanks: 2 Thanked 37 Times in 16 Posts	won't fire 6 cartridge Had a full magazine of 9mm, first 5 cartridges fired, and 6th cartridge loaded into chamber, but pulling on trigger did not fire. Problem with sear bar plunger (disconnector) or bad magazine? Ray

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ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 7,285 Thanked 2,579 Times in 1,366 Posts	Since it chambered OK, I'd suspect the disconnect plunger. Seems to be in fashion this week! __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Try soaking it in something that will free up any gunk that might be sticking the plunger in the front of the sear bar. Also check and make sure the pistol has a tight square trigger plate fit and no looseness. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

02-08-2018, 03:14 AM	#5
Ray Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 127 Thanks: 2 Thanked 37 Times in 16 Posts	I never fired this old 1917 military luger before. Who knows if the gun has been fired in 20 years.