Breech Block question

tk7108 · 03-14-2011, 05:10 PM

Just picked up a 1917/1920 Erfurt P08, noticed that the breech block has a chip on the right front top, and a similar size crack on the opposite side. I think I might have found a replacement block but have some questions before I send the $$'s. Any help from the experts on this board would be appreciated!

1- Since the each Luger is in a way a 'one-of-a-kind', are breech blocks interchangeable? Are any modifications needed?

2- Haven't completely disassembled the gun as yet, but does the breech block have a serial number that matches the rest of the gun? (the number '21' stamped is on everything else).

alanint · 03-14-2011, 05:29 PM

Most breech blocks will provide a drop-in fit, although your results may vary. For a breech block, not much work will be required to fit it.
Yes, the breechblock is numbered to the gun.

sheepherder · 03-14-2011, 05:42 PM

This is typical of firing too-hot load/ammunition in a Luger. The shell expands excessively and blows the extractor upwards, breaking off the two side 'wings'. If it was a catastrophic failure, it may have blown the magazine apart as well. Check your magazine well for gouges or scratches...

tk7108 · 03-14-2011, 05:46 PM

Good info on both that cause and the fix. Any feelings about using repro block if I can't find OE

sheepherder · 03-14-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tk7108

Good info on both that cause and the fix. Any feelings about using repro block if I can't find OE

Don't use Numrich repro parts. Get a breech block from Lugerdoc, or failing that, Sarco. I had to wait ~6 months, but Sarco came through with a used 'original' for me...

nukem556 · 03-14-2011, 09:13 PM

99% of these I've seen or heard of that chip like this are Erfurts...dunno why...have one myself

tk7108 · 03-15-2011, 10:29 AM

Probably a 'dumb' question, but can you fire it with the chips in the BB ?

nukem556 · 03-15-2011, 04:31 PM

as long as the chips are small and confined to the area of the extractor slot, shouldn't be a problem...I'd keep a close eye to see that cracks dont appear or migrate to the bolt face

03-14-2011, 05:10 PM	#1
tk7108 New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Breech Block question Just picked up a 1917/1920 Erfurt P08, noticed that the breech block has a chip on the right front top, and a similar size crack on the opposite side. I think I might have found a replacement block but have some questions before I send the $$'s. Any help from the experts on this board would be appreciated! 1- Since the each Luger is in a way a 'one-of-a-kind', are breech blocks interchangeable? Are any modifications needed? 2- Haven't completely disassembled the gun as yet, but does the breech block have a serial number that matches the rest of the gun? (the number '21' stamped is on everything else).

03-14-2011, 05:42 PM	#3
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	This is typical of firing too-hot load/ammunition in a Luger. The shell expands excessively and blows the extractor upwards, breaking off the two side 'wings'. If it was a catastrophic failure, it may have blown the magazine apart as well. Check your magazine well for gouges or scratches... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

03-14-2011, 05:29 PM	#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	Most breech blocks will provide a drop-in fit, although your results may vary. For a breech block, not much work will be required to fit it. Yes, the breechblock is numbered to the gun.

03-14-2011, 05:46 PM	#4
tk7108 New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good info on both that cause and the fix. Any feelings about using repro block if I can't find OE

03-14-2011, 09:13 PM	#6
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	99% of these I've seen or heard of that chip like this are Erfurts...dunno why...have one myself

03-15-2011, 10:29 AM	#7
tk7108 New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Probably a 'dumb' question, but can you fire it with the chips in the BB ?

03-15-2011, 04:31 PM	#8
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	as long as the chips are small and confined to the area of the extractor slot, shouldn't be a problem...I'd keep a close eye to see that cracks dont appear or migrate to the bolt face