Firing problem

nein11 · 07-30-2003, 07:58 PM

I have a problem with a 1915 DWM luger.When in a shooting situation,the first round goes off smoothly,however,the next round(and all others after)require the trigger to be pushed forward.A click is heard when this is done and the gun fires fine.One,there is a spring behind the trigger.Two,this gun is 90+%with all matching parts.
What do you think is happening??

John Sabato · 07-30-2003, 08:39 PM

Check to make sure that there is freedom of movement for the spring-loaded pin that is in the front of the sear bar... this is the disconnector. Also make sure that the inside of the sideplate is clean and has no burrs or obstructions interfering with the moving parts... Check back here and let us know what you find... especially if cleaning and lubricating these parts and making sure that there is freedom of movement doesn't cure the problem.

Dwight Gruber · 07-31-2003, 02:37 AM

Nein11,

If this gun is truly 90% original finish and all matching I highly recommend you do not fire it, it is much too valuable for that.

--Dwight

Lugerdoc · 07-31-2003, 01:15 PM

Nein, I agree with John that your disconnector is not pushing under your trigger lever between shots. Perhaps your disconnector spring is weak or you need to increase the bevel at the top of your trigger lever (inside side plate). TH

07-30-2003, 07:58 PM	#1
nein11 User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Firing problem I have a problem with a 1915 DWM luger.When in a shooting situation,the first round goes off smoothly,however,the next round(and all others after)require the trigger to be pushed forward.A click is heard when this is done and the gun fires fine.One,there is a spring behind the trigger.Two,this gun is 90+%with all matching parts. What do you think is happening??

07-30-2003, 08:39 PM	#2
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	Check to make sure that there is freedom of movement for the spring-loaded pin that is in the front of the sear bar... this is the disconnector. Also make sure that the inside of the sideplate is clean and has no burrs or obstructions interfering with the moving parts... Check back here and let us know what you find... especially if cleaning and lubricating these parts and making sure that there is freedom of movement doesn't cure the problem. __________________ 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..."*

07-31-2003, 01:15 PM	#4
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	Nein, I agree with John that your disconnector is not pushing under your trigger lever between shots. Perhaps your disconnector spring is weak or you need to increase the bevel at the top of your trigger lever (inside side plate). TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-31-2003, 02:37 AM	#3
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,899 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,308 Times in 429 Posts	Nein11, If this gun is truly 90% original finish and all matching I highly recommend you do not fire it, it is much too valuable for that. --Dwight