Gary,
Ed is right about everything just falling into place after you disassemble a Luger a few times. The side plate has a little lip to the rear that is supposed to fit under the frame. Fit that in there properly and then fold the rest of the side plate into place. Occasionally, the finger of the side plate will have a hard time going into place and that will cause the Locking bolt to not close properly. With a little jingling the side plate should fit flush. Then put the Lugers handle against your belly and put the palm of you hand on the tip of the barrel and push down. You will feel the receiver give a little. That is when you lock everything into place by closing the Locking Bolt. Never, never use a screw driver to unlock the locking bolt. This could break the Locking Bolts arm. But sometimes the Locking Bolt will be tough to move for a variety of reasons.
Ed is right when he says that you possibly got a good deal on your artillery. Happy shooting.
Big Norm
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