Borchardt Disassembly Instructions

Navy · 05-28-2007, 01:40 PM

Any one know where I can find a set...with re-assembly instructions included?

Tom A

John Sabato · 05-29-2007, 12:12 PM

Tom,

I think Ron Wood has this info... send him a PM. This website may be another possible source: http://www.landofborchardt.com/

Navy · 05-29-2007, 01:41 PM

Hi John,

Long time no see, my friend.

Nothing on that site, so I will bug Ron.

Thanks

Tom A

Vlim · 05-29-2007, 02:15 PM

Tom: I found this reference in one of the late Ian Hogg's books:

To dismantle the Borchardt first ensure that the magazine is removed, the gun empty and the striker forward.

Then grasp the recoil spring housing securely, remove the screw therein and then allow the housing to come away from the pistol (under control, since the recoil spring is tending to force it off). Pull the housing clear and unhook the recoil spring from its anchorage on the toggle.

Do not attempt to remove the recoil spring from the housing. The side covers on the frame may now be lifted clear to expose the toggle anchor pin, which can then be pushed out. (It may be said at this point that familiarity with stripping the Luger is an asset when dealing with the Borchardt.)

Next remove the screw above the trigger and push up the trigger plate and trigger to remove them.

The barrel unit with the toggle can now be slid forward on the frame and removed, and the toggle and breech block can be taken from the barrel assembly by sliding them rearwards.

The breech block is closed at the rear by a screw-head; give this half a turn and it, together with the firing pin and firing-pin spring, can be removed.

Reassembly is the reverse of the above procedure, but care should be taken when hooking the recoil spring on to the toggle and replacing the recoil spring housing in position.

Pete Ebbink · 05-29-2007, 04:05 PM

I want to see a photo with Tom and his "toes" and all the Borchardt parts laying around him along the floor...

Ron Wood · 05-29-2007, 10:21 PM

Gerben found a good reference. I found out how to disassemble a Borchardt by studying the parts diagram and figuring out how it should come apart. I got lucky and did it right, but I also was not working on a pristine piece so as long as I didn't break anything I was prepared for a little trial and error. The most important thing to observe is holding the mainspring housing tightly while taking out the retaining screw and then ease off the tension to unhook the mainspring from the toggle T-link.

The spring covers on the side that give you access to the toggle axel pin are held in place by a T-shaped stud on the back that fits into a slot in the frame. You can rotate the cover far enough to completely remove it from the frame if you want to...but when reinstalling it be sure to hold the cover down tightly so that it can pivot freely on the shaft of the T-stud. I had to fix a Borchardt for Ralph Shattuck one time because someone had removed a cover and then tried to turn it to put it back on without holding it down. They didn't get the top of the "T" totally within the frame so consequently when they rotated the spring cover the stud twisted out of alignment and the cover wouldn't lock back into place. I got the stud rotated back properly, but when you are working on a $15,000 gun with a pair of smooth jaw jeweler's pliers you are sweating BBs the whole time.

Navy · 05-30-2007, 08:13 AM

Thanks guys. I just wanted to field strip mine for a thorough cleaning. Perhaps I will re-think this.

Tom A

Pete Ebbink · 05-30-2007, 12:21 PM

" I just wanted to field strip mine for a thorough cleaning. Perhaps I will re-think this... "

Tom,

Toes always need a good cleaning. Our wives really like that...

Pete Ebbink · 05-30-2007, 07:49 PM

Repro case and goodies :

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...oducts_id=3753

Big Norm · 05-31-2007, 03:57 AM

I talked to Doug Smith about this once and the only advice that he could give me is to make sure that the gun is NOT cocked. I have been thoroughly intimidated by this weapon since I got mine.
Big Norm

05-28-2007, 01:40 PM	#1
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Borchardt Disassembly Instructions Any one know where I can find a set...with re-assembly instructions included? Tom A

05-29-2007, 12:12 PM	#2
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	Tom, I think Ron Wood has this info... send him a PM. This website may be another possible source: http://www.landofborchardt.com/ __________________ 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..."*

05-29-2007, 10:21 PM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	Gerben found a good reference. I found out how to disassemble a Borchardt by studying the parts diagram and figuring out how it should come apart. I got lucky and did it right, but I also was not working on a pristine piece so as long as I didn't break anything I was prepared for a little trial and error. The most important thing to observe is holding the mainspring housing tightly while taking out the retaining screw and then ease off the tension to unhook the mainspring from the toggle T-link. The spring covers on the side that give you access to the toggle axel pin are held in place by a T-shaped stud on the back that fits into a slot in the frame. You can rotate the cover far enough to completely remove it from the frame if you want to...but when reinstalling it be sure to hold the cover down tightly so that it can pivot freely on the shaft of the T-stud. I had to fix a Borchardt for Ralph Shattuck one time because someone had removed a cover and then tried to turn it to put it back on without holding it down. They didn't get the top of the "T" totally within the frame so consequently when they rotated the spring cover the stud twisted out of alignment and the cover wouldn't lock back into place. I got the stud rotated back properly, but when you are working on a $15,000 gun with a pair of smooth jaw jeweler's pliers you are sweating BBs the whole time. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-29-2007, 01:41 PM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi John, Long time no see, my friend. Nothing on that site, so I will bug Ron. Thanks Tom A

05-29-2007, 02:15 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	Tom: I found this reference in one of the late Ian Hogg's books: To dismantle the Borchardt first ensure that the magazine is removed, the gun empty and the striker forward. Then grasp the recoil spring housing securely, remove the screw therein and then allow the housing to come away from the pistol (under control, since the recoil spring is tending to force it off). Pull the housing clear and unhook the recoil spring from its anchorage on the toggle. Do not attempt to remove the recoil spring from the housing. The side covers on the frame may now be lifted clear to expose the toggle anchor pin, which can then be pushed out. (It may be said at this point that familiarity with stripping the Luger is an asset when dealing with the Borchardt.) Next remove the screw above the trigger and push up the trigger plate and trigger to remove them. The barrel unit with the toggle can now be slid forward on the frame and removed, and the toggle and breech block can be taken from the barrel assembly by sliding them rearwards. The breech block is closed at the rear by a screw-head; give this half a turn and it, together with the firing pin and firing-pin spring, can be removed. Reassembly is the reverse of the above procedure, but care should be taken when hooking the recoil spring on to the toggle and replacing the recoil spring housing in position.

05-29-2007, 04:05 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I want to see a photo with Tom and his "toes" and all the Borchardt parts laying around him along the floor...

05-30-2007, 08:13 AM	#7
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks guys. I just wanted to field strip mine for a thorough cleaning. Perhaps I will re-think this. Tom A

05-30-2007, 12:21 PM	#8
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	" I just wanted to field strip mine for a thorough cleaning. Perhaps I will re-think this... " Tom, Toes always need a good cleaning. Our wives really like that...

05-30-2007, 07:49 PM	#9
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Repro case and goodies : http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...oducts_id=3753

05-31-2007, 03:57 AM	#10
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I talked to Doug Smith about this once and the only advice that he could give me is to make sure that the gun is NOT cocked. I have been thoroughly intimidated by this weapon since I got mine. Big Norm