Change in direction!

Ron Smith · 09-27-2013, 02:08 PM

G.T.,

I've been doing that sort of thing for years. Hanging out in gun shops waiting for broken and malfunctioning guns to come in. I used to hit the buy and sell places checking for "parts guns", fire guns or anything that didn't function properly.

I've repaired and/or fixed a lot of $40 and $50 specials, often reselling, or trading them at a profit. Or just sticking them in the safe.

I only recall a couple of Lugers, one being a fairly nice 1906 which was in a paper bag in pieces, I got for a fixed-up .22 rifle and $100, and really regret re-selling. The other was one of the first bunch of Vopos that came to the country, with a sewer pipe bore and light surface pitting.

Ron

rhuff · 09-27-2013, 04:02 PM

I agree 100% with you G.T. I have always been a "fixer" and fascinated with how things were put together, and how they worked. My 1921 Alphabet luger was a real challenge to get it to work correctly. It took me quite a while as I learned more and more about Lugers, and trial and error. FINALLY, I hit the correct setup of mag, springs, ammo,etc., and I was so pleased and proud.

So I purchased a barreled receiver in 9mm and started to make my DWM shoot both 7.65Para, and 9MM. It took some doing, but I finally figured it out. Now it is a sweetheart!!

I will openly admit that Lugers can really be frustrating at times, but when correct, they are great shooters.

K.Wilhelm · 09-28-2013, 09:28 AM

G.T., thanks for your detailed description of the trials and tribulations of your latest shooter Luger project. I guess I'm just trying to get a better layman's understanding of the reasons for common malfunctions- not an engineer's or gunsmith's perspective (for I am neither and do not even play one on TV!).

BTW, G.T., I had an old Navy buddy originally from Chandler named Jim Napier unfortunately no longer with us. Bill

G.T. · 09-28-2013, 07:08 PM

Hi Bill, glad to share here... really like the whole shooter / shooting aspect of the Luger.. On Lugers, there is worn, (mostly springs and such) and then there is broken! (or not functioning) parts.... I think after a few different scenarios, you get a feel for what's good or bad... and, there's always the rare weird never before seen issue, that takes a little extra effort.... and perhaps one even needs some beer to effectively trouble shoot...

... best to all, til...lat'r....GT

09-27-2013, 02:08 PM	#1
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	G.T., I've been doing that sort of thing for years. Hanging out in gun shops waiting for broken and malfunctioning guns to come in. I used to hit the buy and sell places checking for "parts guns", fire guns or anything that didn't function properly. I've repaired and/or fixed a lot of $40 and $50 specials, often reselling, or trading them at a profit. Or just sticking them in the safe. I only recall a couple of Lugers, one being a fairly nice 1906 which was in a paper bag in pieces, I got for a fixed-up .22 rifle and $100, and really regret re-selling. The other was one of the first bunch of Vopos that came to the country, with a sewer pipe bore and light surface pitting. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-28-2013, 09:28 AM	#3
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 111 Times in 66 Posts	Thanks for the details G.T., thanks for your detailed description of the trials and tribulations of your latest shooter Luger project. I guess I'm just trying to get a better layman's understanding of the reasons for common malfunctions- not an engineer's or gunsmith's perspective (for I am neither and do not even play one on TV!). BTW, G.T., I had an old Navy buddy originally from Chandler named Jim Napier unfortunately no longer with us. *Bill* __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group

09-28-2013, 07:08 PM	#4
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,541 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,743 Times in 1,020 Posts	more than welcome! Hi Bill, glad to share here... really like the whole shooter / shooting aspect of the Luger.. On Lugers, there is worn, (mostly springs and such) and then there is broken! (or not functioning) parts.... I think after a few different scenarios, you get a feel for what's good or bad... and, there's always the rare weird never before seen issue, that takes a little extra effort.... and perhaps one even needs some beer to effectively trouble shoot...... best to all, til...lat'r....GT

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09-27-2013, 04:02 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,751 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	I agree 100% with you G.T. I have always been a "fixer" and fascinated with how things were put together, and how they worked. My 1921 Alphabet luger was a real challenge to get it to work correctly. It took me quite a while as I learned more and more about Lugers, and trial and error. FINALLY, I hit the correct setup of mag, springs, ammo,etc., and I was so pleased and proud. So I purchased a barreled receiver in 9mm and started to make my DWM shoot both 7.65Para, and 9MM. It took some doing, but I finally figured it out. Now it is a sweetheart!! I will openly admit that Lugers can really be frustrating at times, but when correct, they are great shooters.