VoPo Troubleshooting Help Needed w/Pic

eddiein1984 · 11-26-2006, 11:26 PM

I've had two oppurtunities to fire the VoPo 1917 DWM I bought a couple months ago. I bought it as a shooter because it appeared to be in nearly unissued (since the rebuild) condition. 99% blueing, mint bore, no pitting. The entire toggle/bolt assembly is force matched. The only mag I have for it is the matching original. This is my first Luger, but I'm familiar with the internals. Here are my indications:

Winchester White Box: The bolt doesn't seem to fully cycle. Ejection is inconsistent. About every fourth round is partially fed (I think the case heads are not at the bolt face when it starts to move forward).

S&B 115gr: Better functioning overall. Bolt seems to fully cycle. However, Every 5th or 6th shot, the toggle locks open as if the mag were empty (it is not).

Fiocchi 115gr Shooting Dynamics: Similar functioning to the S&B. Same problem with the toggle hold open engaging. Occasionally fails to lock open on the last round.

I suspect that my hold open latch spring is weak, allowing it to "bounce" during normal firing. Is this correct? Any other tips? Any idea what this gun is worth? It doesn't actually seem to have any VoPo markings. It has an "X" on the receiver flat on the upper right side. The barrel is unmarked accept for a single small stamp with a number inside.

Thanks!

11-26-2006, 11:26 PM	#1
eddiein1984 User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VoPo Troubleshooting Help Needed w/Pic I've had two oppurtunities to fire the VoPo 1917 DWM I bought a couple months ago. I bought it as a shooter because it appeared to be in nearly unissued (since the rebuild) condition. 99% blueing, mint bore, no pitting. The entire toggle/bolt assembly is force matched. The only mag I have for it is the matching original. This is my first Luger, but I'm familiar with the internals. Here are my indications: Winchester White Box: The bolt doesn't seem to fully cycle. Ejection is inconsistent. About every fourth round is partially fed (I think the case heads are not at the bolt face when it starts to move forward). S&B 115gr: Better functioning overall. Bolt seems to fully cycle. However, Every 5th or 6th shot, the toggle locks open as if the mag were empty (it is not). Fiocchi 115gr Shooting Dynamics: Similar functioning to the S&B. Same problem with the toggle hold open engaging. Occasionally fails to lock open on the last round. I suspect that my hold open latch spring is weak, allowing it to "bounce" during normal firing. Is this correct? Any other tips? Any idea what this gun is worth? It doesn't actually seem to have any VoPo markings. It has an "X" on the receiver flat on the upper right side. The barrel is unmarked accept for a single small stamp with a number inside. Thanks!