what is this part on my P08?

bigcurefan · 02-18-2021, 09:23 PM

It's a 1929 DWM sneak. There is a ledge above where the sear bar sits and on top of that there is a "bent clip thingy" that can slightly swivel on a pin towards the back. A pinhole can be seen towards the front when it is swiveled out which lines up with a pinhole in the sear bar below it.

I'm guessing it is a type of lubrication point cover. Is it removable? Asking because I'll be taking it in to get the Chrome plating taken off and don't know if this particular part was plated while in place or as a separate part.

Thanks!

HerrKaiser · 02-18-2021, 10:03 PM

If it is what I think you are describing, it is a police sear safety.

frankenlugerguy · 02-18-2021, 11:04 PM

bigcurefan,
If you really want to know about this, put up some photos. Then we can see the situation, and make reasonable comments about it. Thanks!

bigcurefan · 02-18-2021, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerrKaiser

If it is what I think you are describing, it is a police sear safety.

Yep, that's it. Seems to be riveted in, so I'm not going to mess with it. Thanks!

sheepherder · 02-19-2021, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigcurefan

Yep, that's it. Seems to be riveted in, so I'm not going to mess with it.

Here's a little aid to help in times like this, when you're unsure about whether something is functioning correctly or not...

Ron Wood · 02-19-2021, 01:38 AM

That chart is a little like basic training instructions...if it moves, salute it...if it doesn't move, paint it.

Edward Tinker · 02-19-2021, 10:38 AM

Go to the luger FAQ, it has pictures and description

02-18-2021, 09:23 PM	#1
bigcurefan New User Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what is this part on my P08? It's a 1929 DWM sneak. There is a ledge above where the sear bar sits and on top of that there is a "bent clip thingy" that can slightly swivel on a pin towards the back. A pinhole can be seen towards the front when it is swiveled out which lines up with a pinhole in the sear bar below it. I'm guessing it is a type of lubrication point cover. Is it removable? Asking because I'll be taking it in to get the Chrome plating taken off and don't know if this particular part was plated while in place or as a separate part. Thanks!

02-18-2021, 10:03 PM	#2
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	If it is what I think you are describing, it is a police sear safety. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

02-18-2021, 11:04 PM	#3
frankenlugerguy User Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: The Mountains of Western North Carolina Posts: 38 Thanks: 563 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts	bigcurefan, If you really want to know about this, put up some photos. Then we can see the situation, and make reasonable comments about it. Thanks! __________________ Cursum Perficio

02-19-2021, 01:38 AM	#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	That chart is a little like basic training instructions...if it moves, salute it...if it doesn't move, paint it. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-19-2021, 10:38 AM	#7
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	Go to the luger FAQ, it has pictures and description __________________ 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