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Ron Wood · 07-19-2013, 08:58 AM

Years ago I wrote up instructions for the Ideal stock for a collector. Just to add a bit more to this discussion perhaps the instructions will help visualize how the stock works:

Installation of Ideal Stock/Holster and Grips:

Installation of the grips is straightforward; they simply mount to the Luger the same as regular grips using the same screws.

To attach the stock/holster to the grips, start with the stock in the closed (shortest) position. Insert the top forks of the attaching iron into the top slots of the grips and then rotate the stock downward to place the lower forks into the lower slots of the grips. The stock is not secure at this point and can be removed simply by reversing the above steps.

If you look at the tubular frame of the stock, there are two rectangular slots on the top tube and one slot on the bottom tube. When the stock is in the closed position, a metal tab will be protruding from the top rear slot. While holding the attaching iron in the grip by placing your fingers under the bottom of the grip and your thumb over the top of the attaching iron firmly enough to depress the grip safety (the grip safety has nothing to do with assembly, just a tip on how firmly to hold with your thumb) with your other hand depress the tab protruding from the slot and extend the telescoping inner rods of the frame by pulling back on the frame. This action will expand the jointed forks of the attaching iron, locking the iron into the grips. Continue pulling until the metal tab snaps into the top forward slot of the frame and a second tab will snap into the bottom slot. The stock is now attached to the Luger and ready for use.

To disassemble, depress both tabs and push on the rear of the stock to collapse the telescoping tubes until the top tab resets into the top rear slot. Rotate the stock upward to disengage the attaching iron forks from the grips.

P.S. While we are on the subject of stocks, although I have posted this photo before, it gives a good overview of the types of stocks and attachments that were available.

07-19-2013, 08:58 AM	#30
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,242 Times in 1,719 Posts	Years ago I wrote up instructions for the Ideal stock for a collector. Just to add a bit more to this discussion perhaps the instructions will help visualize how the stock works: Installation of Ideal Stock/Holster and Grips: Installation of the grips is straightforward; they simply mount to the Luger the same as regular grips using the same screws. To attach the stock/holster to the grips, start with the stock in the closed (shortest) position. Insert the top forks of the attaching iron into the top slots of the grips and then rotate the stock downward to place the lower forks into the lower slots of the grips. The stock is not secure at this point and can be removed simply by reversing the above steps. If you look at the tubular frame of the stock, there are two rectangular slots on the top tube and one slot on the bottom tube. When the stock is in the closed position, a metal tab will be protruding from the top rear slot. While holding the attaching iron in the grip by placing your fingers under the bottom of the grip and your thumb over the top of the attaching iron firmly enough to depress the grip safety (the grip safety has nothing to do with assembly, just a tip on how firmly to hold with your thumb) with your other hand depress the tab protruding from the slot and extend the telescoping inner rods of the frame by pulling back on the frame. This action will expand the jointed forks of the attaching iron, locking the iron into the grips. Continue pulling until the metal tab snaps into the top forward slot of the frame and a second tab will snap into the bottom slot. The stock is now attached to the Luger and ready for use. To disassemble, depress both tabs and push on the rear of the stock to collapse the telescoping tubes until the top tab resets into the top rear slot. Rotate the stock upward to disengage the attaching iron forks from the grips. P.S. While we are on the subject of stocks, although I have posted this photo before, it gives a good overview of the types of stocks and attachments that were available. Attached Thumbnails __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction