Snail Drum Disassembly

Mauser720 · 08-22-2007, 10:34 AM

Somewhere on this forum there was a posting that had a link to a place where there were step-by-step pictures of how to partially disassemble a P08 Trommel or "snail drum" magazine. I was printing copies of these pictures when my printer ran out of ink. I now have the new cartridges installed; however, I can not find that original set of pictures. To see the first photograph, go to http://www3.sympatico.ca/john/temp/100_5199.jpg

I know there are many postings on this forum that warn against taking the drum apart for cleaning. But this contributor, evidently named John, did have about 8 good quality photographs of how to do it and clean the insides. This did NOT include going inside to the inner leaf spring, which I think is separate from the coiled spring.

Anyway, if anyone knows where this posting is or where the link is, I would appreciate knowing, because I have looked for it for days now and simply can not find it.

Thank you,

Ron

Edward Tinker · 08-22-2007, 11:34 AM

here is Jerry's posting, I have made it a 'sticky" It was under the artillery section, 3 or 4 postings down.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=17398

Ed

Mauser720 · 08-22-2007, 11:57 AM

Mr. Tinker -

God bless you and thank you. I never would have found this again without your help.

Ron

MikeP · 08-22-2007, 03:43 PM

The big spring is safely sealed in a welded cup where you will nevr get at it.
Only problem I see is if you break it, fini.
Don't use mine anymore.

08-22-2007, 10:34 AM	#1
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Snail Drum Disassembly Somewhere on this forum there was a posting that had a link to a place where there were step-by-step pictures of how to partially disassemble a P08 Trommel or "snail drum" magazine. I was printing copies of these pictures when my printer ran out of ink. I now have the new cartridges installed; however, I can not find that original set of pictures. To see the first photograph, go to http://www3.sympatico.ca/john/temp/100_5199.jpg I know there are many postings on this forum that warn against taking the drum apart for cleaning. But this contributor, evidently named John, did have about 8 good quality photographs of how to do it and clean the insides. This did NOT include going inside to the inner leaf spring, which I think is separate from the coiled spring. Anyway, if anyone knows where this posting is or where the link is, I would appreciate knowing, because I have looked for it for days now and simply can not find it. Thank you, Ron

08-22-2007, 11:34 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	here is Jerry's posting, I have made it a 'sticky" It was under the artillery section, 3 or 4 postings down. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=17398 Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-22-2007, 11:57 AM	#3
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Mr. Tinker - God bless you and thank you. I never would have found this again without your help. Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

08-22-2007, 03:43 PM	#4
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	The big spring is safely sealed in a welded cup where you will nevr get at it. Only problem I see is if you break it, fini. Don't use mine anymore.