Take down pin
 

Anyone know what the pin is called that keeps the lever from opening ?
And where one may be found?

As Always,

Thanks!

Bob

If you ID the part you need, reference the tech info to the left of your screen, and hang on for a day or so, Lugerdoc (here on the forum) will supply you with what you need.

Hi Bob, it's called a take down lever spring. I'm sure Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) can help. His email address is:

hellerarms@webtv.net

Simoon et al, I do have a few used originals @$15 or new repros of the same configuration @$10. TH

Frank, are you sure that is the part he is needing?

Policeluger, pretty sure!! What else could it be???

Sorry I have been away! Thanks for the response!

Takedown lever spring sure sounds right. It is a small wire like spring that pushes up on the lever to keep it from turning down (opening) while not under pressure (like when firing).

There are two small holes in the bottom and right side of the receiver where the ends protrude or nub.

It's a nice shooter I'm considering having restored so I'll take your advice on used original or new.

I'll drop an email to the doctor.

Thanks! What a site!

Bob, yup that's it!! I would go with an original in excellent condition rather than a repro!!

Good Luck!! Tell Tom to pick out a nice one!

Simoon,

Since you are dealing with a Luger for shooting, I recommend that you purchase a new spring.

Unlike most gun springs, this spring spends its entire existence in a state of compression, and so is constantly under stress. A survey of parts breakage in Lugers which are used for shooting reveals that this spring is the part second most subject to breaking, behind ejectors and just ahead of extractors.

A used spring will be nearing the end of its useful life, and since authenticity is not your primary consideration a new spring will provide you with the peace of mind which comes with the knowledge that this spring is less likely to break in use.

It will also help you avoid the embarrasment of having the lever unlock and your sideplate fly off under fire. When this happens, if you are lucky, you will be able to retrieve it before anyone else notices (if you are -really- lucky it will not fall in front of the firing line!).

Buy a new spring and save yourself the trouble.

--Dwight

Too late on the firing line... but only my buddy saw it, and he was willing to overlook based on the grouping I'd accomplished.
Guess I'll ask Tom for one of each to have a spare.
Thanks all.

Bob, while I might agree with Dwight, I still recommend an original spring in excellent condition. I have used new springs, in the past and found some of them are "soft" due to poor material or improper heat treatment. Of course your method has merit (one of each)