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Vlim · 06-14-2020, 11:50 AM

I would expect WW1 era breech blocks to be softer or at least less consistent than WW2 era ones. Steel quality, hardening techniques all improved from the 1930s onwards.

I wonder if a regular diet of steel cased ammo would increase wear?

06-14-2020, 11:50 AM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	I would expect WW1 era breech blocks to be softer or at least less consistent than WW2 era ones. Steel quality, hardening techniques all improved from the 1930s onwards. I wonder if a regular diet of steel cased ammo would increase wear?