Checking a simson

Vlim · 08-22-2003, 10:53 AM

Hi,

I'm going to see a simson with a damaged breechblock that has been sitting in a dealers 'unwanted' drawer for some time. From what I remember a small portion of the first part of the toggle was broken off, next to the extractor.

Off course I will take it a apart to see what else got damaged and what possibly caused it before I decide to get my hands on it (cheaply, of course).

Any suggestions on what to look out for? I'm curious whether it's a 'complete' simson and if it is a simson rework or a simson-made version.

Objective is to use it as a shooter/project thingie.

What would replacement of front toggle/extractor/firing pin assembly cost?

Vlim · 08-26-2003, 03:57 PM

Did some checking and it seems only the front part of the toggle was damaged. The gun has been in storage for so long that the storage costs are higher than the current value of the gun. Just hope the current owner will no longer pay for storage so it will be marketable again

08-22-2003, 10:53 AM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Checking a simson Hi, I'm going to see a simson with a damaged breechblock that has been sitting in a dealers 'unwanted' drawer for some time. From what I remember a small portion of the first part of the toggle was broken off, next to the extractor. Off course I will take it a apart to see what else got damaged and what possibly caused it before I decide to get my hands on it (cheaply, of course). Any suggestions on what to look out for? I'm curious whether it's a 'complete' simson and if it is a simson rework or a simson-made version. Objective is to use it as a shooter/project thingie. What would replacement of front toggle/extractor/firing pin assembly cost?

08-26-2003, 03:57 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Did some checking and it seems only the front part of the toggle was damaged. The gun has been in storage for so long that the storage costs are higher than the current value of the gun. Just hope the current owner will no longer pay for storage so it will be marketable again