1938 S/42 Problem at the Range Today

Ron Wood · 06-25-2006, 06:38 PM

One final thought. Perhaps the plunger (disconnect) in the front of the sear bar is stuck or binding so that it doesn't move back under the transfer lever when the trigger is released. That condition won't show up when you try the cannon off the frame trick.
Fortunately the striker is moving freely and the striker spring is not so strong that the uncocked striker gives you a slam fire when the bolt closes on a fresh round.

06-25-2006, 06:38 PM	#10
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: 7,052 Thanks: 1,124 Thanked 5,289 Times in 1,729 Posts	One final thought. Perhaps the plunger (disconnect) in the front of the sear bar is stuck or binding so that it doesn't move back under the transfer lever when the trigger is released. That condition won't show up when you try the cannon off the frame trick. Fortunately the striker is moving freely and the striker spring is not so strong that the uncocked striker gives you a slam fire when the bolt closes on a fresh round. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction