Soo.. issue: Fires on action release - Page 3

sheepherder · 01-27-2017, 11:00 AM

Rich, you've only posted two pictures, both the same. Do you have any more?

You have pics in your album -

http://forum.lugerforum.com/album.php?albumid=259

Is that the Luger you are selling? Does it include the holster in the album pics?

"Issues" needs to be explained. What are they? Is it the problem you described in your thread? -

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=36510

$800 for a Luger that you admit may be unsafe is way too high.

If you are really intent on selling it, you would get more parting it out and selling the serialized frame to someone who needs one.

Not trying to start a discussion [which is prohibited] just trying to be helpful.

Rich T · 01-27-2017, 11:35 AM

It IS the same pistol.. holster etc. were sold a couple years ago.

After talking with “DZ” from above...this MAY not be as expensive to get fully functional/safe again as I thought.

Soo..my apologies gentlemen...I’m going to have Dave take a look at what’s needed on the thing. He’s local to me..no shipping etc...

I’d really like to keep it, but as mentioned not willing to spend a boatload of money to make it right.

If it turns out to be too much, I will probably re-offer at a reduced price.

Soo..Moderators..I guess please close this thread if that is policy.... thank you!

sheepherder · 01-27-2017, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich T

Soo..Moderators..I guess please close this thread if that is policy.... thank you!

Why not have a mod transfer this thread to the Repair forum? I've never read about a Luger slam-fire before; would be good to know what caused this one...

Rich T · 01-27-2017, 04:29 PM

I will let folks know what the diagnosis is, and hopefully the cure....

Thank you all..most helpful place here :{)

Rich T · 02-14-2017, 01:08 PM

An update: Met DZ today with his parts kit in tow...apparently the firing pin itself... quite the hunk of machine work...was ground/worn/crappy. Procured a “new” one and will run some rounds thru it later :{)

Rich T · 02-15-2017, 07:43 AM

And...the pistol functioned well thru 4 full magazines! No, I do not have 100% confidence as of yet..and may never- it looks like this worn pin was the issue.

I did not use the original mag as it appears to have issues I’ll perhaps address in the future.

One thing I did not mention as it is a minor concern- sometimes the action will not remain open after firing the last round. DZ pointed out to me the hold open lever. I’ll have to take a closer look at that part.

spacecoast · 02-15-2017, 10:08 AM

You can carefully remove the hold open by pulling up and back on it, taking care not to overstress the spring that operates it. Then you can clean underneath, making sure nothing is sticking.

Rich T · 02-16-2017, 09:36 PM

Umm..mods.. I did not post the results here. Please move them as deemed relevant.

Thank you.

Edward Tinker · 02-16-2017, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich T

Umm..mods.. I did not post the results here. Please move them as deemed relevant.

Thank you.

I moved this here / merged them, hope that is what you meant

01-27-2017, 11:00 AM	#41
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,183 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Rich, you've only posted two pictures, both the same. Do you have any more? You have pics in your album - http://forum.lugerforum.com/album.php?albumid=259 Is that the Luger you are selling? Does it include the holster in the album pics? "Issues" needs to be explained. What are they? Is it the problem you described in your thread? - http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=36510 $800 for a Luger that you admit may be unsafe is way too high. If you are really intent on selling it, you would get more parting it out and selling the serialized frame to someone who needs one. Not trying to start a discussion [which is prohibited] just trying to be helpful. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

02-15-2017, 10:08 AM	#47
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	You can carefully remove the hold open by pulling up and back on it, taking care not to overstress the spring that operates it. Then you can clean underneath, making sure nothing is sticking. __________________ My avatars are the Bulgarian word for "Fire", as seen on my 1900, 1906 and 1908 Bulgarian Contract DWM Lugers. Looking for a DWM Commercial side plate #95

01-27-2017, 11:35 AM	#42
Rich T User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakland County, MI Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	It IS the same pistol.. holster etc. were sold a couple years ago. After talking with “DZ” from above...this MAY not be as expensive to get fully functional/safe again as I thought. Soo..my apologies gentlemen...I’m going to have Dave take a look at what’s needed on the thing. He’s local to me..no shipping etc... I’d really like to keep it, but as mentioned not willing to spend a boatload of money to make it right. If it turns out to be too much, I will probably re-offer at a reduced price. Soo..Moderators..I guess please close this thread if that is policy.... thank you!

01-27-2017, 04:29 PM	#44
Rich T User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakland County, MI Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I will let folks know what the diagnosis is, and hopefully the cure.... Thank you all..most helpful place here :{)

02-14-2017, 01:08 PM	#45
Rich T User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakland County, MI Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	An update: Met DZ today with his parts kit in tow...apparently the firing pin itself... quite the hunk of machine work...was ground/worn/crappy. Procured a “new” one and will run some rounds thru it later :{)

02-15-2017, 07:43 AM	#46
Rich T User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakland County, MI Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	And...the pistol functioned well thru 4 full magazines! No, I do not have 100% confidence as of yet..and may never- it looks like this worn pin was the issue. I did not use the original mag as it appears to have issues I’ll perhaps address in the future. One thing I did not mention as it is a minor concern- sometimes the action will not remain open after firing the last round. DZ pointed out to me the hold open lever. I’ll have to take a closer look at that part.

02-16-2017, 09:36 PM	#48
Rich T User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakland County, MI Posts: 33 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Umm..mods.. I did not post the results here. Please move them as deemed relevant. Thank you.