Extractor repair-conversion unit

[luger1]

Any tips on how to replace the extractor assembly on the toggle of a 1970's conversion unit? There are three (3) parts to the extractor assembly and I do not know how to insert same nor in what order. Thanks

[Vlim]

Do these help?

[luger1]

How is the extractor held in place?

Thanks for diagram.

[lugerholsterrepair]

I don't know but a WAG is that the bottom of the extractor has a hook that engages a lip in the slot where it inserts. It is then held in place by tension, being pushed forward by the extractor spring?

[luger1]

Thanks-all information helps. Thanks.

[Doubs]

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

I don't know but a WAG is that the bottom of the extractor has a hook that engages a lip in the slot where it inserts. It is then held in place by tension, being pushed forward by the extractor spring?

Vlim's IPB appears to agree with your assessment. The extractor appears to be designed to stay in place via spring pressure against a pin that seats against the extractor.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by luger1

How is the extractor held in place?

Thanks for diagram.

It has a hook as Jerry says, and the plunger has a flat which should be on the bottom and thus helps hold the extractor in place.

Put in the spring, plunger with flat toward the front and down,
compress plunger back into its hole; hook the extractor into the slot, release the plunger and check movement.

Be sure the extractor slot and plunger hole are clean before
assembly.

[ithacaartist]

In case you need to remove the extractor system before installing some/all replacements, Here's how Ive done it:

Using a non-marring pokey thing to help coax the plunger inside and hold it there, you first need to press the plunger completely inside its horizontal well in order for the back of the extractor body to clear the plunger's tip as the body is first raised roughly 1/8" (~length of the "tail/hook") in order for the "tail" or 'hook" on its bottom rear to escape its vertical well, after which the extractor body will exit straight out the front of the breech block.

To reinstall, plop the spring and plunger in first and line them up. Next, press the extractor body straight back into the breech block by pushing its front end against a piece of hard wood, Delrin, etc. This will compress the spring and plunger, and when you hear/feel a click, that's the tail engaging its vertical well. Press the extractor body completely down, and the nose of the plunger will pop forward into place over the top rear corner of the extractor body.

I have precise reproduction extractor bodies (Yours is top, center pair.) available if you need, and a few springs still left. The plunger itself would be easy enough to turn to D and grind its tip.