First post/First Luger/First problem

[PAcanis]

Originally Posted by nukem556

The gun may very well be cocked, and you don't know it because the trigger lever has nothing to press on. Take off the sideplate and ensure the little spring loaded pin is projecting from the end of the sear bar. If it's stuck in flush, drip some penetrating oil in there and tap on it a bit.

I'm pretty sure I watched enough vids to take the sideplate off. Thanks for the suggestion.
Not sure I know what to look for, but I guess I'll find out.