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Marvin · 08-08-2002, 12:56 PM

The "WR" intertwined has recently been determined to mean "Werkesrevision". Deiter Marshall was one of the instrumental folks that found this information in the archives in Germany and reported it. The information in Buxton's books was the current thought at the time it was written.

It is good to have these folks on the Forums that can correct some of the old information.

Marvin

saxman · 08-08-2002, 03:32 PM

Where in the heck is the sideplate???

Edward Tinker · 08-08-2002, 04:29 PM

Hello Rusty! (thanx for the story on the Luger, love to gather them!!)

The sideplate is the little doohickie thing on the side, next to the trigger, Correct termiology is, (D-9 or 21) Trigger plate, trigger cover plate or side plate.

Try here, Luger Parts to see all of the parts.

John Sabato · 08-08-2002, 04:33 PM

Dear Ed, I think he meant "where is the sideplate in the photographs?" [img]biggrin.gif[/img] since it is not presently installed on the Luger in the photos...not "where is the sideplate on a Luger?" [img]smile.gif[/img]

Edward Tinker · 08-08-2002, 04:36 PM

heh, heh, I didn't notice it were done gone [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

saxman · 08-08-2002, 06:12 PM

Right. So '5xchamp' now has the unenviable task of finding a '62' sideplate for his pistole. Maybe it's over at Uncle's house somewhere.

John Sabato · 08-08-2002, 07:48 PM

I agree that it is probably in some small container of his Uncle's possessions and was removed as a safety precaution (perhaps because there were children in the house when it was brought home). Most GI's didn't realize that the Luger as shown in the photo could be discharged by depressing the sear bar manually...

Go ask your Aunt for permission to go through your Uncle's things... I bet you will find it. Pray that it hasn't been allowed to get rusty and is in as good condition as the rest of the pistol. Not having that sideplate will make the difference between owning a $400 shooter and a $1000 or more dollar collector's heirloom. Good luck.

08-08-2002, 03:32 PM	#22
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where in the heck is the sideplate??? __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

08-08-2002, 04:29 PM	#23
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 Rusty! (thanx for the story on the Luger, love to gather them!!) The sideplate is the little doohickie thing on the side, next to the trigger, Correct termiology is, (D-9 or 21) Trigger plate, trigger cover plate or side plate. Try here, Luger Parts to see all of the parts. __________________ 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

08-08-2002, 04:33 PM	#24
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	Dear Ed, I think he meant "where is the sideplate in the photographs?" [img]biggrin.gif[/img] since it is not presently installed on the Luger in the photos...not "where is the sideplate on a Luger?" [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ 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..."*

08-08-2002, 04:36 PM	#25
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	heh, heh, I didn't notice it were done gone [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ 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

08-08-2002, 06:12 PM	#26
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right. So '5xchamp' now has the unenviable task of finding a '62' sideplate for his pistole. Maybe it's over at Uncle's house somewhere. __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

08-08-2002, 12:56 PM	#21
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The "WR" intertwined has recently been determined to mean "Werkesrevision". Deiter Marshall was one of the instrumental folks that found this information in the archives in Germany and reported it. The information in Buxton's books was the current thought at the time it was written. It is good to have these folks on the Forums that can correct some of the old information. Marvin

08-08-2002, 07:48 PM	#27
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	I agree that it is probably in some small container of his Uncle's possessions and was removed as a safety precaution (perhaps because there were children in the house when it was brought home). Most GI's didn't realize that the Luger as shown in the photo could be discharged by depressing the sear bar manually... Go ask your Aunt for permission to go through your Uncle's things... I bet you will find it. Pray that it hasn't been allowed to get rusty and is in as good condition as the rest of the pistol. Not having that sideplate will make the difference between owning a $400 shooter and a $1000 or more dollar collector's heirloom. Good luck. __________________ 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..."*