[mrerick]

(Overlapped writing this note with Ron's above...)

There was a change made to the Sear early on to relieve the sear so that the Luger could be opened part of the way with the safety engaged.

Your WW-II era Luger does have that cut in the sear (just forward of where the safety lever contacts the sear).

If you remove the Left grip, be very careful not to chip it in the area of the safety lever. This is a common problem caused by lifting the grip too far off the side of the frame after removing it's screw.

Your Luger looks to be in very good condition, original finish and likely has all matching numbered parts. If that's the case it's collectible. Please consider not firing it, since breaking a part considerably reduces it's value, and destroys some of it's history.

You would do well to consider John's offer since there may be a round stuck in it. Even when a Luger is taken apart, it can still fire since the sear can still be cocking the internal firing pin. Please be careful.

Marc