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Allen Brett · 01-17-2021, 05:30 PM

Hello,

I just picked this Luger up over the weekend. I disassembled the pistol and proceeded to clean, check all the parts, lubricate then re-assemble. All of the parts were numbers matching in excellent shape with a great bore and no issues other than standard exterior wear. I just came back from the range where I had fired 3 magazines of 124 grain factory "Blazer Brass" ammunition and noticed this when I went to clean it.

I see no other damage and it still cycles no problem. I assume old metal, probably not safe to shoot as is and I need a new breech block? No other damage was found and I did not notice anything unusual while I was firing the pistol. The block is matching to the gun and marked "57". Any input is appreciated, thank you.

01-17-2021, 05:30 PM	#1
Allen Brett User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Central Wyoming, USA Posts: 49 Thanks: 78 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Breech Block Failure 1916/1920 Erfurt Hello, I just picked this Luger up over the weekend. I disassembled the pistol and proceeded to clean, check all the parts, lubricate then re-assemble. All of the parts were numbers matching in excellent shape with a great bore and no issues other than standard exterior wear. I just came back from the range where I had fired 3 magazines of 124 grain factory "Blazer Brass" ammunition and noticed this when I went to clean it. I see no other damage and it still cycles no problem. I assume old metal, probably not safe to shoot as is and I need a new breech block? No other damage was found and I did not notice anything unusual while I was firing the pistol. The block is matching to the gun and marked "57". Any input is appreciated, thank you. Attached Thumbnails