[quote]Originally posted by Heinz:
<strong>I have no idea what the distinguishing features of a "long frame" or a "relieved sear" Could some one please enlihten me?? Maybe even a picture? Thank you kindly Heinz</strong><hr></blockquote>
Heinz, the earlier Lugers were made on a "long" frame which is physically longer than the later "short" frame. The difference is not much but there is a difference. In profile, the two frames will be slightly different just in front of, and above, the trigger guard. The long frame has a more graceful and less severe curve to it. The short frame will appear to be more "squared". Production of the long and short frames actually overlap depending upon who ordered what. The slides will also vary in length according to what frame they were to be used on.
The sear or "trigger bar" on earlier pistols were cut so that the safety, if activated, prevented the action from being opened because the bar would strike the safety and prevent the action from moving far enough rearward to open. Later guns were made with a "relieved" bar that permitted the action to be opened when the safety was applied. Many of the earlier guns were also modified in this manner. It was a simple matter to mill the trigger bar back further.
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