Cocking problem

Mach2Plus · 03-22-2015, 05:44 PM

I have read the "sticky" regarding this problem. My weapon is a 1918 DWM. I took it to the range last week just to confirm functionality. The first round chambers and fires, next cartridge chambers but pistol will not ****. The pistol is clean and well lubricated. Spring plunger on the sear bar is free and well lubricated. I did notice that the upper end of the trigger lever is worn literally paper thin. Any thoughts that this could be the problem? Thanks!

mrerick · 03-22-2015, 07:45 PM

Sounds like someone was trying to adjust things by shaving off the trigger lever. Amateur attempts to "improve" a Luger's trigger often fail.

The trigger linkage on a Luger is a precision fitted area that requires some skill to do properly. I would consider getting it to a gunsmith with experience working on Lugers.

LugerDoc on this board has that kind of background, and often has parts in stock.

Marc

Mach2Plus · 03-22-2015, 08:29 PM

Thanks--I noticed that the "pad" on the upper arm of the trigger lever is worn "or shaved" so badly as to be non-existant.

John Sabato · 03-23-2015, 07:26 AM

If the trigger lever has been modified to the point that the upper pad has been completely removed, you can either have the lever built up by appropriate welding, and then reshaped and fitted, or fitting a replacement lever would be even easier. I don't believe that the L-shaped lever is a numbered part (because it is too small to stamp numbers on...)

LugerDoc probably has reproduction levers (and perhaps some OEM as well) in stock.

Lugerdoc · 03-23-2015, 08:36 AM

I do have both original and new repro PO8 trigger levers in stock, but these parts usually have to be fitted for a proper trigger pull & striker release. TH

Mach2Plus · 03-23-2015, 10:18 AM

Thanks, Gents!

03-22-2015, 05:44 PM	#1
Mach2Plus User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Cocking problem I have read the "sticky" regarding this problem. My weapon is a 1918 DWM. I took it to the range last week just to confirm functionality. The first round chambers and fires, next cartridge chambers but pistol will not ****. The pistol is clean and well lubricated. Spring plunger on the sear bar is free and well lubricated. I did notice that the upper end of the trigger lever is worn literally paper thin. Any thoughts that this could be the problem? Thanks!

03-22-2015, 07:45 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Sounds like someone was trying to adjust things by shaving off the trigger lever. Amateur attempts to "improve" a Luger's trigger often fail. The trigger linkage on a Luger is a precision fitted area that requires some skill to do properly. I would consider getting it to a gunsmith with experience working on Lugers. LugerDoc on this board has that kind of background, and often has parts in stock. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-23-2015, 07:26 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	If the trigger lever has been modified to the point that the upper pad has been completely removed, you can either have the lever built up by appropriate welding, and then reshaped and fitted, or fitting a replacement lever would be even easier. I don't believe that the L-shaped lever is a numbered part (because it is too small to stamp numbers on...) LugerDoc probably has reproduction levers (and perhaps some OEM as well) in stock. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-23-2015, 08:36 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	I do have both original and new repro PO8 trigger levers in stock, but these parts usually have to be fitted for a proper trigger pull & striker release. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-22-2015, 08:29 PM	#3
Mach2Plus User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks--I noticed that the "pad" on the upper arm of the trigger lever is worn "or shaved" so badly as to be non-existant.

03-23-2015, 10:18 AM	#6
Mach2Plus User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks, Gents!