Someone please refresh my memory!!!
 

I was looking at a 1918 mauser manufactured P08 yesterday and noticed that above the trigger bar on the left side of the receiver there was a small flat metal strip or spring riveted (or so it appeared) to the receiver and extending forward above the trigger (takedown) plate. I know I've seen this before, but I can't for the life of me remember what this little spring strip is for. Can someone please refresh my failing memory?

Thanks!!! JD

Hi,

Isn't that the takedown security device for police guns, preventing firing of a chambered bullet when the sideplate is removed for cleaning?

A sear bar safety. And its police issue.

JD, does it look like this:

http://gallery.rennlist.com/lugergal...ce_parts_color

The part towards the top is a sear safety generally seen on Weimar Police guns and was actually placed there during the nazi era (1933).

Ed

JD, Mauser didn't make the Luger in 1918 so it would appear that you may be looking at an Imperial DWM or Erfurt receiver with a mis-matched Mauser toggle train.

Pictures of the markings on the pistol would help determine exactly what you're seeing.

Thank you everyone!!!!! I have seen them before, but could not remember what its' function was.

Doubs, you are correct, it was actually a DWM manufactured P08, and not Mauser as I stated. It was all correct, all matching, very good condition, ..... and already sold when I saw it. Oh, well.........