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Originally Posted by mrerick
Welcome to the forum. While restoration is an expensive potential option, finding a replacement frame may be the way to go - but - realize that in either the case you keep the original frame or replace it it won't become collectible.
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I don't intend to sell anytime soon so making it a collectible is not something I care much about. My biggest issue is that the takedown pin is so tight against the frame that it is unable to turn, I have to use a brass punch to turn it because it's right up against it, even oiling it has not changed anything.
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Originally Posted by mrerick
It may be possible to guess on when the frame was replaced if we can get a look, but it's likely it was an armory replacement either during the war, or as part of a Russian Capture / East German rework effort.
Most others would not bother to "X" out things.
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What parts of the frame would help most? I am more than happy to take pictures.
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Originally Posted by mrerick
If it's mechanically functional, I'd leave it as is. These are hand fit firearms, and it will take some work to properly fit a replacement frame, side plate, firing pin etc...
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I was worried that might be the case, I guess at the very least the gun has some history behind it.