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Unread 02-23-2003, 11:13 PM   #15
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Wade,
Ed's direction to the Technical Information is good information. You do not need tools to take down a Luger as far as you need to go until you learn a lot more about them. It is quite easy. In the technical section there is a topic "Parts & Disassembly". Under "Disassembly" there are photo instructions. Steps 1 thru 11 are all you need for now, but skip steps 3 and 4 (I have no idea why they are in there or what they are supposed to accomplish). If you feel the urge to remove the grips, all you need to do is take out the grip screws, BUT - WATCH OUT WHEN REMOVING THE LEFT GRIP. It is very easy to break off the little portion at the top of the grip next to the safety. That is the most common mistake made by people when they attempt to disassemble a Luger for the first time (even old timers mess this up occasionally). The grip must be raised slightly at the bottom to clear the lug around the screw hole and then gently slid downward until it is clear of the frame and safety at the top. Then it can be lifted clear of the frame.

The only tricky part when re-assembling your Luger is getting the side plate back under the sear safety pin to get it into place. I have borrowed Pete's picture to point out some of the features we have been talking about.

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