If you enter this site via the homepage there is a black menu on the left side of the screen. There are disassembly instructions listed under the Technical Information link. If you came directly to the discussion pages there is a link to the Lugerforum homepage at the bottom of every page on this site.
In a nutshell... insert an empty magazine. Pull back the toggle until it locks. turn down the takedown lever in front of, and slightly above the trigger 90 degrees clockwise...
remove the magazine.
pull back and lower the toggle slowly...
turn the pistol upside down.
make sure the safety is not on.
the top of the Luger will now slide off the grip frame moving forward.
the photo should be of the area under the top half just where the barrel meets the receiver.
reassemble in reverse order... including the part about turning the pistol upside down...
If you have a problem, just refer to the directions posted under Technical Information.
You shouldn't have to force anything. It will not harm your gun to take it down...
The capture papers mean more to some collectors than others... It can add some value (perhaps $50 to 100). The problem with the capture papers is that they with technology being what it is, they can be easily counterfeited... so many collectors are wary of the papers validity.
Since you don't intend to sell yours I would take steps to preserve the paper which will eventually turn to dust if not sealed in something. A clear vinyl document protector is a good start, but I would opt for a good quality picture frame... Consult with a local museum or even the Library of Congress or National Archives on exactly how to preserve a paper document. Some day, you great-great-granchildren will thank your for keeping everything in good condition.
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regards, -John S
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