[lugerholsterrepair]

Dave, Ron Wood is indeed correct..Who would really question the wisdom of a guy that old?
I spent two hours taking apart and cleaning several Lugers this weekend and went to great lengths to discover the best way to take this spring out.

This spring has a slot and an indent milled into the frame where it inserts at the top. The slot is milled fron front to back along the side and the flat side of the spring fits in it. It appears to be deeper at the rear and this is where the spring should be removed. Push back and to the rear. Also for re assembly, lay the bottom into the slot in the mag release, press it into the rear of the milled slot and push forward untill the raised portion of the spring fits into the indent.
Jerry Burney