Holdopen or lack thereof...

renaissance7697 · 06-12-2007, 09:37 AM

Is this a normally "numbered" part.

What are the steps to remove and replace the Holdopen latch.
ie
How can I "DO it"

I have an Erfurt that has had the holdopen latch removed.
I HAVE the part
The "Spring" appears to be a home made job ( very flimsy )

renaissance7697 · 06-12-2007, 09:41 AM

I have a 1940 "42" that:
"Locks open" on a "Not yet empty" magazine
Sometimes
{ ~ once every other magazine full (= 5 cartridges)}

A "quick tug" on the toggel sets everything straight again.

What's with that?

How can I remedy it ??

06-12-2007, 09:37 AM	#1
renaissance7697 User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nothern VA. Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hold Open Latch Is this a normally "numbered" part. What are the steps to remove and replace the Holdopen latch. ie How can I "DO it" I have an Erfurt that has had the holdopen latch removed. I HAVE the part The "Spring" appears to be a home made job ( very flimsy )

06-12-2007, 09:41 AM	#2
renaissance7697 User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nothern VA. Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also ( re: holdopen Latch ) I have a 1940 "42" that: "Locks open" on a "Not yet empty" magazine Sometimes { ~ once every other magazine full (= 5 cartridges)} A "quick tug" on the toggel sets everything straight again. What's with that? How can I remedy it ??