Hello, new guy here

Chris_1522 · 08-27-2015, 10:44 AM

Hello, new guy here.

I have three Lugers. I thought I was done at two but then I found a nice shooter last week so here we are!

Have an issue with the 1916 Artillery up top, I will be asking about later.

So again, hello!

alanint · 08-27-2015, 10:53 AM

Welcome to the forum, Chris!

We look forward to your input.

DonVoigt · 08-27-2015, 12:47 PM

Welcome.
Tell us about the 1916!

Chris_1522 · 08-27-2015, 01:14 PM

It is all matching, and it has the micrometer sights. Of course I had to shoot it once, and when I did the striker retainer came out of the back of the bolt. A tiny piece of metal broke off of the bolt that holds the striker retainer in.

I need someone who can add some weld material and machine back to shape. I have a metalurgist / engineer friend who also has a specialty welder friend, but if anyone knows a Luger doctor who might have tackled this I'd love to talk to them.

sheepherder · 08-27-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_1522

It is all matching, and it has the micrometer sights. Of course I had to shoot it once, and when I did the striker retainer came out of the back of the bolt. A tiny piece of metal broke off of the bolt that holds the striker retainer in.

The firing pin spring guide on my 1900AE also broke. It was a non-numbered part so replacing it was easily accomplished with the help of Tom Heller [The Lugerdoc].

Welding it would not be recommended, I would think...

kurusu · 08-28-2015, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

The firing pin spring guide on my 1900AE also broke. It was a non-numbered part so replacing it was easily accomplished with the help of Tom Heller [The Lugerdoc].

Welding it would not be recommended, I would think...

I think that what Chris_1552 has, is a broken bolt not a broken firing pin spring guide. If it can't be welded the bolt will be condemned, and that is a numbered part.

I understand that welding that broken bit is very difficult, but not impossible. Hopefully someone here main help.

Chris_1522 · 08-28-2015, 08:10 AM

Yes kurusu, that is correct.

Here is a photo. As you can see, we're talking about a VERY SMALL amount of material here.

kurusu · 08-28-2015, 08:56 AM

Here in Portugal I know of at least one successful repair of this same problem, it was done some 20 years ago and the gun is still functional. Sadly the man who made the repair is no longer with us.

rhuff · 08-28-2015, 02:40 PM

Some time back on this forum, there was a discussion on this very matter. You may want to do a search. Also folks that do a lot of excellent work on Lugers like Ollie and GT...and others, may well be able to point you in the correct direction. Good luck!!

4 Scale · 09-04-2015, 02:35 PM

Welcome and thanks for showing your fine collection.

From what I know of Luger repair/welding, the generally accepted way to weld small amounts of metal onto Luger parts is TIG welding. You can search on the internet re: that process.

My local gunsmith (TJ's Gunsmithing Aurora CO) does TIG welding I believe and is comfortable working on Lugers. TIG welding requires skill and equipment; a high quality gunsmith in your area might be able to weld/repair the part.

Beyond getting it fixed - I would suggest you investigate why it broke. A mainspring that is too weak can allow the breech bolt to slam into the rear of the pistol, causing the damage you have sustained. That's not a diagnosis, but a suggestion so you don't get it repaired only to have it break again.

08-27-2015, 10:44 AM	#1
Chris_1522 User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hello, new guy here Hello, new guy here. I have three Lugers. I thought I was done at two but then I found a nice shooter last week so here we are! Have an issue with the 1916 Artillery up top, I will be asking about later. So again, hello!

08-27-2015, 10:53 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Welcome to the forum, Chris! We look forward to your input.

08-27-2015, 12:47 PM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Welcome. Tell us about the 1916!

08-27-2015, 01:14 PM	#4
Chris_1522 User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It is all matching, and it has the micrometer sights. Of course I had to shoot it once, and when I did the striker retainer came out of the back of the bolt. A tiny piece of metal broke off of the bolt that holds the striker retainer in. I need someone who can add some weld material and machine back to shape. I have a metalurgist / engineer friend who also has a specialty welder friend, but if anyone knows a Luger doctor who might have tackled this I'd love to talk to them.

08-28-2015, 08:10 AM	#7
Chris_1522 User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Yes kurusu, that is correct. Here is a photo. As you can see, we're talking about a VERY SMALL amount of material here.

08-28-2015, 08:56 AM	#8
kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 930 Times in 509 Posts	Here in Portugal I know of at least one successful repair of this same problem, it was done some 20 years ago and the gun is still functional. Sadly the man who made the repair is no longer with us.

08-28-2015, 02:40 PM	#9
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,305 Thanks: 2,735 Thanked 991 Times in 727 Posts	Some time back on this forum, there was a discussion on this very matter. You may want to do a search. Also folks that do a lot of excellent work on Lugers like Ollie and GT...and others, may well be able to point you in the correct direction. Good luck!!

09-04-2015, 02:35 PM	#10
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 490 Times in 251 Posts	Welcome and thanks for showing your fine collection. From what I know of Luger repair/welding, the generally accepted way to weld small amounts of metal onto Luger parts is TIG welding. You can search on the internet re: that process. My local gunsmith (TJ's Gunsmithing Aurora CO) does TIG welding I believe and is comfortable working on Lugers. TIG welding requires skill and equipment; a high quality gunsmith in your area might be able to weld/repair the part. Beyond getting it fixed - I would suggest you investigate why it broke. A mainspring that is too weak can allow the breech bolt to slam into the rear of the pistol, causing the damage you have sustained. That's not a diagnosis, but a suggestion so you don't get it repaired only to have it break again.