There is a small wire-like spring that looks like the letter 'L' that fits the recess for the takedown lever or locking bolt... you will find that this spring is either missing or has been worn by age. You might be able to revive it if it is still present by slight bending to apply force to the takedown lever which has a notch in it's shaft to accept it in the stay-closed position. If not, you can purchase a new replacement spring from Tom Heller (member name is Lugerdoc) or some other parts dealer and your takedown lever will act llke it is supposed to once it has been installed...
If you look at the forward part of the frame in front of the trigger guard you will find a small hole where the leg of the 'L' shaped spring fits... if this is "just a hole" then the spring is missing... if it has a pin sticking part way through it, then the spring is either worn or the long part of the 'L' has broken off.
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regards, -John S
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