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Ron Smith · 04-12-2011, 10:06 AM

Brad,

Your Luger is a Russian Capture "RC" Luger, as indicated by the X following the serial number. This is a Russian propery mark.

The Russians captured 100s of thousands and kept them in reserve , without regard to matching the parts. They mixed and matched Imperial and Third Reich components. As long as it worked they didn't care about matching it.

Rather than buying another side plate, use a small fine-cut file to thin the side plate tang. A little at a time, just enough so that the take down lever will slip into position with some resistance. Use 240 grit paper to smooth it up, touch-up with cold blue.

Ron

04-12-2011, 10:06 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Brad, Your Luger is a Russian Capture "RC" Luger, as indicated by the X following the serial number. This is a Russian propery mark. The Russians captured 100s of thousands and kept them in reserve , without regard to matching the parts. They mixed and matched Imperial and Third Reich components. As long as it worked they didn't care about matching it. Rather than buying another side plate, use a small fine-cut file to thin the side plate tang. A little at a time, just enough so that the take down lever will slip into position with some resistance. Use 240 grit paper to smooth it up, touch-up with cold blue. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...