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John Sabato · 09-23-2002, 11:22 AM

Ed, regarding removal of the firing pin. there are no tricks involved. just turn the firing pin retainer one quarter turn counter clockwise but be prepared for the spring to jump. It is held in place by a simple tongue in grove type mechanism (looks like a screw) that works similar to the barrel bushing on a 1911A1 Colt.

And don't just clean the firing pin, make sure you clean the crud out of the firing pin recess in the bolt. Lots of dirt can accumulate there over the years. too much dirt means not enough travel and that in turn means light or insufficient primer hits.

BTW, Cool looking shooter Luger!

09-23-2002, 11:22 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Ed, regarding removal of the firing pin. there are no tricks involved. just turn the firing pin retainer one quarter turn counter clockwise but be prepared for the spring to jump. It is held in place by a simple tongue in grove type mechanism (looks like a screw) that works similar to the barrel bushing on a 1911A1 Colt. And don't just clean the firing pin, make sure you clean the crud out of the firing pin recess in the bolt. Lots of dirt can accumulate there over the years. too much dirt means not enough travel and that in turn means light or insufficient primer hits. BTW, Cool looking shooter Luger! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*