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03-08-2004, 02:17 PM | #1 |
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Someone please refresh my memory!!!
I was looking at a 1918 mauser manufactured P08 yesterday and noticed that above the trigger bar on the left side of the receiver there was a small flat metal strip or spring riveted (or so it appeared) to the receiver and extending forward above the trigger (takedown) plate. I know I've seen this before, but I can't for the life of me remember what this little spring strip is for. Can someone please refresh my failing memory?
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03-08-2004, 02:38 PM | #2 |
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Hi,
Isn't that the takedown security device for police guns, preventing firing of a chambered bullet when the sideplate is removed for cleaning? |
03-08-2004, 02:40 PM | #3 |
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A sear bar safety. And its police issue.
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03-08-2004, 02:43 PM | #4 |
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JD, does it look like this:
http://gallery.rennlist.com/lugergal...ce_parts_color The part towards the top is a sear safety generally seen on Weimar Police guns and was actually placed there during the nazi era (1933). Ed
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03-08-2004, 02:57 PM | #5 |
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JD, Mauser didn't make the Luger in 1918 so it would appear that you may be looking at an Imperial DWM or Erfurt receiver with a mis-matched Mauser toggle train.
Pictures of the markings on the pistol would help determine exactly what you're seeing. |
03-08-2004, 05:35 PM | #6 |
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Thank you everyone!!!!! I have seen them before, but could not remember what its' function was.
Doubs, you are correct, it was actually a DWM manufactured P08, and not Mauser as I stated. It was all correct, all matching, very good condition, ..... and already sold when I saw it. Oh, well......... |
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