Removing a stubborn trigger lever pin...?

[Olle]

Seems like the secret to this is to get moral support from the Luger forum.

I took a deep breath and used the force (plus some language I can't repeat here), and it finally started moving. I found that it wasn't really snapped in too bad, the problem was that the pin was very tight in the hole and just wouldn't turn. I guess it has been in there for 100+ years, and that would of course make it very reluctant to come out. Some cleanup and lubrication is obviously needed, but it should go back in there nicely.

For the record: If anybody else has this problem, it should help to soak it in penetrating oil and then tap it from the front and the back before you start prying on it. It won't really move when you tap it, but it will still help the oil to penetrate.

Originally Posted by Eugen

Olle, I am no gun smith, but as a long time shade tree auto mechanic, I have been amazed at how well PB Blaster works to loosen stubborn parts (along with copious amounts of profanity and spitting).

http://blastercorp.com/PB-Blaster-Pe...ck-parts-spray

I have Blaster too, but for some reason (old habit, I guess) I always reach for the Kroil when the going gets tough. I'll try Blaster next time and see how it works.