1914 DWM Question - Page 2

Edward Tinker · 05-16-2004, 12:23 AM

Hello Garry, that is a good to excellent price, all depending on originality, condition, all matching, etc.

And, upon cleaning up, you can come up with a jewel and/or some pits...

I am not sure what it would be catching on, but once you take it apart a couple of times, it is easy... Check General Info and Tech info on taking them apart...

And sometimes it is easier to get responses if you start your own, new thread, but being new, I know it is hard just figuring out what the he$^ to do!

Ed

Big Norm · 05-16-2004, 06:19 PM

Gary,
Ed is right about everything just falling into place after you disassemble a Luger a few times. The side plate has a little lip to the rear that is supposed to fit under the frame. Fit that in there properly and then fold the rest of the side plate into place. Occasionally, the finger of the side plate will have a hard time going into place and that will cause the Locking bolt to not close properly. With a little jingling the side plate should fit flush. Then put the Lugers handle against your belly and put the palm of you hand on the tip of the barrel and push down. You will feel the receiver give a little. That is when you lock everything into place by closing the Locking Bolt. Never, never use a screw driver to unlock the locking bolt. This could break the Locking Bolts arm. But sometimes the Locking Bolt will be tough to move for a variety of reasons.

Ed is right when he says that you possibly got a good deal on your artillery. Happy shooting.
Big Norm

Don H. · 05-19-2004, 12:23 AM

Man do I feel stupid. I went to the gun shop today to pick up the Artillery I was talking about when starting this thread and it isn't a 1914 but a 1915. Anyway my Father bought it and I will try to post some pictures later. I think it was a good buy. It all matches completely even the grips. Except the magazine. I'm not into WW2 Lugers that much but still haven't seen one with a small 9 on the grip.

05-16-2004, 12:23 AM	#21
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	Hello Garry, that is a good to excellent price, all depending on originality, condition, all matching, etc. And, upon cleaning up, you can come up with a jewel and/or some pits... I am not sure what it would be catching on, but once you take it apart a couple of times, it is easy... Check General Info and Tech info on taking them apart... And sometimes it is easier to get responses if you start your own, new thread, but being new, I know it is hard just figuring out what the he$^ to do! 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

05-16-2004, 06:19 PM	#22
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Gary, Ed is right about everything just falling into place after you disassemble a Luger a few times. The side plate has a little lip to the rear that is supposed to fit under the frame. Fit that in there properly and then fold the rest of the side plate into place. Occasionally, the finger of the side plate will have a hard time going into place and that will cause the Locking bolt to not close properly. With a little jingling the side plate should fit flush. Then put the Lugers handle against your belly and put the palm of you hand on the tip of the barrel and push down. You will feel the receiver give a little. That is when you lock everything into place by closing the Locking Bolt. Never, never use a screw driver to unlock the locking bolt. This could break the Locking Bolts arm. But sometimes the Locking Bolt will be tough to move for a variety of reasons. Ed is right when he says that you possibly got a good deal on your artillery. Happy shooting. Big Norm

05-19-2004, 12:23 AM	#23
Don H. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque,NM. Posts: 96 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Man do I feel stupid. I went to the gun shop today to pick up the Artillery I was talking about when starting this thread and it isn't a 1914 but a 1915. Anyway my Father bought it and I will try to post some pictures later. I think it was a good buy. It all matches completely even the grips. Except the magazine. I'm not into WW2 Lugers that much but still haven't seen one with a small 9 on the grip.