1902 Fat barrel

Craig · 04-09-2005, 05:56 PM

Gentlemen
A question was asked at the Saturday morning gun club that is way past my Luger knowledge! Does the 1902 have a leaf or a coil main spring? When did they change?

Cheers
Craig

Balder · 04-10-2005, 04:18 AM

Craig,

As far as I know the introduction of the coil main spring was a result of a Dutch requirement in 1904. I'm sure others on this board will be able to give you more details.

Balder

drbuster · 04-10-2005, 09:02 AM

Craig, the 1902 Fat Barrel has the flat main spring. The 1903 French transition and the 1904 Navy have the flat main spring as well. The 1906 model was the first with the improved coiled main spring.

Vlim · 04-10-2005, 09:15 AM

Hi,

The coil spring was introduced in 1904 and it first appeared on technical drawings dating 1904. Although the drawings of the first coil spring version show 'the dutch variation', it's doubtfull that the Dutch had any influence on the design. More likely, Georg figured out that the leaf spring was a flawed design element and already started correcting it, amidst the Dutch trials.

The pistol shown on the 1904 drawings is basically the '1906 model'.

Ron Smith · 04-10-2005, 09:16 AM

Hey Doc, It was good meeting you at Reno. Hope to see you again.

Ron

Craig · 04-10-2005, 09:22 AM

Gentlemen

Thank you all for the information.

Cheers
Craig

drbuster · 04-10-2005, 01:28 PM

Ron, It was my pleasure meeting you. I'm very happy that your wife's condition allowed your brief visit. Hope the Almighty smiles favorably on her and you.

04-09-2005, 05:56 PM	#1
Craig User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 58 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1902 Fat barrel Gentlemen A question was asked at the Saturday morning gun club that is way past my Luger knowledge! Does the 1902 have a leaf or a coil main spring? When did they change? Cheers Craig __________________ In God we trust, all others we monitor!

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Craig User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 58 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gentlemen Thank you all for the information. Cheers Craig __________________ In God we trust, all others we monitor!

04-10-2005, 04:18 AM	#2
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	Craig, As far as I know the introduction of the coil main spring was a result of a Dutch requirement in 1904. I'm sure others on this board will be able to give you more details. Balder

04-10-2005, 09:02 AM	#3
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Craig, the 1902 Fat Barrel has the flat main spring. The 1903 French transition and the 1904 Navy have the flat main spring as well. The 1906 model was the first with the improved coiled main spring.

04-10-2005, 09:15 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,043 Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 3,930 Times in 1,194 Posts	Hi, The coil spring was introduced in 1904 and it first appeared on technical drawings dating 1904. Although the drawings of the first coil spring version show 'the dutch variation', it's doubtfull that the Dutch had any influence on the design. More likely, Georg figured out that the leaf spring was a flawed design element and already started correcting it, amidst the Dutch trials. The pistol shown on the 1904 drawings is basically the '1906 model'.

04-10-2005, 01:28 PM	#7
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Ron, It was my pleasure meeting you. I'm very happy that your wife's condition allowed your brief visit. Hope the Almighty smiles favorably on her and you.