1902 carbine loads?

G.T. · 11-15-2020, 03:14 AM

What do the shooting members who have 1902 carbines use for ammo? I have been trying to make one work with PPU .30 and it is close, but seems to lack the energy needed to fully cycle?... And return to battery consistently.. While I'm asking, does any member know what is the weight (compression specs) of the small assist spring in the forearm? I'm getting to know the flat leaved mainsprings quite well, and they are inconsistent and vary greatly...... If any members have any insight, please share?... best, til....lat'r....GT....

LU1900 · 11-20-2020, 01:42 PM

PPU worksfine with mine , but you know from old box that more 1/7 powder on the carbine than pistol : 0,35 to 0,40

Vlim · 11-20-2020, 01:56 PM

The original .30 luger carbine cases were also lacquered black to distinguish them from their normal counter parts.

Fla.Mallard · 11-20-2020, 07:13 PM

I reload .30 Luger. My normal reloads would not eject the empty or work the slide to chamber another cartridge. I used Unique as my powder and kept increasing the load past the listed maximum until it functioned 100%. I use 85 gr. PPU bullets.

I shot a couple of clips but thought about the age of the carbine and its value and decided to just look at the beautiful weapon and not risk breaking something.

I won't publish the load I used before wimping out since it could damage someone else's work of art. I wouldn't want to be responsible for such a scenario.

Edward Tinker · 11-21-2020, 12:16 AM

Mine works with PPU - but it was worked to that by a close friend with experimenting with several different flat springs. Mines been reblued, so not as much risk, but I've only shot it a couple of times.

11-15-2020, 03:14 AM	#1
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	1902 carbine loads? What do the shooting members who have 1902 carbines use for ammo? I have been trying to make one work with PPU .30 and it is close, but seems to lack the energy needed to fully cycle?... And return to battery consistently.. While I'm asking, does any member know what is the weight (compression specs) of the small assist spring in the forearm? I'm getting to know the flat leaved mainsprings quite well, and they are inconsistent and vary greatly...... If any members have any insight, please share?... best, til....lat'r....GT.... Last edited by lugerholsterrepair; 11-20-2020 at 06:47 PM.

11-20-2020, 01:42 PM	#2
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 908 Thanks: 41 Thanked 469 Times in 197 Posts	PPU worksfine with mine , but you know from old box that more 1/7 powder on the carbine than pistol : 0,35 to 0,40 __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

11-21-2020, 12:16 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,932 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,528 Times in 2,091 Posts	Mine works with PPU - but it was worked to that by a close friend with experimenting with several different flat springs. Mines been reblued, so not as much risk, but I've only shot it a couple of times. __________________ 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

11-20-2020, 01:56 PM	#3
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	The original .30 luger carbine cases were also lacquered black to distinguish them from their normal counter parts.

11-20-2020, 07:13 PM	#4
Fla.Mallard User Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 99 Thanks: 244 Thanked 95 Times in 37 Posts	I reload .30 Luger. My normal reloads would not eject the empty or work the slide to chamber another cartridge. I used Unique as my powder and kept increasing the load past the listed maximum until it functioned 100%. I use 85 gr. PPU bullets. I shot a couple of clips but thought about the age of the carbine and its value and decided to just look at the beautiful weapon and not risk breaking something. I won't publish the load I used before wimping out since it could damage someone else's work of art. I wouldn't want to be responsible for such a scenario.