Locking Bolt issues

Elapid · 02-21-2016, 08:15 PM

Want to thank everybody for helping me with this problem. I'm new to working on the Luger and as you already know it's design is quite different compared to other semi- auto's. I work with Sig's, 1911's, Beretta's and other pistols of similar design. I must say the Luger is a precision piece of equipment, and I see why it's followers are passionate about this pistol. Those Germans sure know engineering to close tolerances. I'm amazed that this design is even older than the 1911. Again thank you for your help and understanding, it is appreciated.

Best to everyone, Elapid--<

Elapid · 02-29-2016, 08:11 PM

OK I'm back with more questions on this Locking Bolt. I have a new spring, thank you LugerDoc, and now I have been trying to push it in the hole and am having fits. I've been messing with it for an hour and just can't get the spring to push all the way into the hole. I tried pushing up on the end of the spring thinking that would help everything line up but so far no luck. Does anybody have any tips or tricks on getting the spring in the hole?

DonVoigt · 02-29-2016, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Elapid

OK I'm back with more questions on this Locking Bolt. I have a new spring, thank you LugerDoc, and now I have been trying to push it in the hole and am having fits. I've been messing with it for an hour and just can't get the spring to push all the way into the hole. I tried pushing up on the end of the spring thinking that would help everything line up but so far no luck. Does anybody have any tips or tricks on getting the spring in the hole?

You know a picture or two would help.

Without any basis, I'll say the spring it too big, or the groove it fits in is peened slightly and won't let it seat.

If a tap with a soft punch won't seat it, work on the above.

Elapid · 02-29-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

You know a picture or two would help.

Without any basis, I'll say the spring it too big, or the groove it fits in is peened slightly and won't let it seat.

If a tap with a soft punch won't seat it, work on the above.

It's awfully small to try and get a clear picture. What diameter is the hole? I might try reaming it out if I know I'm using the same size bit. I would do this all by hand, don't want to put a drill on it.

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02-21-2016, 08:15 PM	#1
Elapid User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: MS Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Want to thank everybody for helping me with this problem. I'm new to working on the Luger and as you already know it's design is quite different compared to other semi- auto's. I work with Sig's, 1911's, Beretta's and other pistols of similar design. I must say the Luger is a precision piece of equipment, and I see why it's followers are passionate about this pistol. Those Germans sure know engineering to close tolerances. I'm amazed that this design is even older than the 1911. Again thank you for your help and understanding, it is appreciated. Best to everyone, Elapid--<

02-29-2016, 08:11 PM	#2
Elapid User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: MS Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK I'm back with more questions on this Locking Bolt. I have a new spring, thank you LugerDoc, and now I have been trying to push it in the hole and am having fits. I've been messing with it for an hour and just can't get the spring to push all the way into the hole. I tried pushing up on the end of the spring thinking that would help everything line up but so far no luck. Does anybody have any tips or tricks on getting the spring in the hole?