G.T. and Jerry:
Thank you both for what is undoubtedly good advice and an excellent tutorial!
All of the steps outlined in the procedure for disassembly and cleaning of the Luger magazine seem sound and well-described - and I have the means and materials to do all that G.T. listed. The only step I still have a question about is the re-installation of the follower button so as to stay put, as it is rivetted into the follower (I think), and there may not be enough material left on the end of the stud to re-rivet it soundly on re-installation.
The 3 magazines I want to clean up are externally undamaged, but full of corruption, dead grease, and the like. The possibility of spraying solvent into the magazine to remove as much of the loose and soluble crud had occured to me, but seemed to be a bad idea for the wooden-based mags, and total disassembly seems to be the only way to deal with any internal rust on the walls of the magazine or the follower.
An any case, I am gratified by the spirit of camaraderie and willingness to share information evident among the denizens of the Luger Forum.
I participate in a number of other fora, but being a fairly unsophisticated Luger owner, felt the need of some guidance, which has been freely given.
My own areas of interest are primarily U.S. breechloading military arms, and American single shot rifles, with an occasional flyer on just about anything ever made which goes 'bang!'. I have considerable experience as a barrel maker and custom rifle smith, as well as general gunsmithing, machining and toolmaking, and have always been happy to share whatever I know with anyone who has a genuine interest.
Your assistance is appreciated!
PRD1 - mhb - Mike
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