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Udub68 · 01-17-2011, 03:37 PM

I am new to the forum (today). I have a long barreled .30 Luger (got from my father) and have some questions. I believe it was made in 1903-04 time frame, but am not sure. How do I tell?

I test fired it 3 years ago after it had not been fired since 1950. The cartridges did not eject properly and I took it to a gunsmith. He suggested I use "hotter" ammo so I sent away for some Norma 7.65. No improvement. The next gunsmith replaced the spring. It had little effect.

I put the gun away, but would now like to get it working. Any suggestions?

Can I switch barrels to a 9mm and would that possibly help?

01-17-2011, 03:37 PM	#1
Udub68 New User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My Luger I am new to the forum (today). I have a long barreled .30 Luger (got from my father) and have some questions. I believe it was made in 1903-04 time frame, but am not sure. How do I tell? I test fired it 3 years ago after it had not been fired since 1950. The cartridges did not eject properly and I took it to a gunsmith. He suggested I use "hotter" ammo so I sent away for some Norma 7.65. No improvement. The next gunsmith replaced the spring. It had little effect. I put the gun away, but would now like to get it working. Any suggestions? Can I switch barrels to a 9mm and would that possibly help?