Loose sideplate

blushirt23 · 02-24-2008, 08:36 AM

Recently picked up a shooter luger. One problem is it will only fire the first shot. To make it fire the remaining shots, pressure has to be placed on the side plate. I believe this to be due to a very worn take down spring, or could there be something else I'm not seeing? Usually, Numrich is a good source for parts but they are out of stock. I tried e-mailing Lugerdoc but have not received a reply. Does anyone else have another source for parts? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

MFC · 02-24-2008, 01:01 PM

Hi Christopher,
The take down lever spring holds the lever in place so it doesn't turn freely. Changing the spring won't apply more pressure to the sideplate. Unless the lever is swinging open, other adjustments are needed to fix your problem.
Mike C.

blushirt23 · 02-24-2008, 08:35 PM

Mike, thank you for your quick reply. One other thing I noticed was that when I pull the trigger I can see the sideplate pull away from the receiver on the top side but if I apply pressure to the sideplate, the gun functions properly. I tried comparing to another luger that I know cycles properly but could not see the difference between the two. Anyway thanks for the help once again.

John Sabato · 02-25-2008, 06:25 AM

Also give this thread a read...

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=18952

Lugerdoc · 02-29-2008, 10:12 AM

Chris, Sorry if I did not reply to your email. It sounds like your side plate needs a bit of judicious bending or pehaps a different trigger lever. Unfortunately, to do this job, I (or any other lugersmith) would need the entire luger. I normally charge a $50 inspection fee that includes return Fed Ex S&H and $50 for a "trigger job". Just finish one on another member's Navy luger. Tom

blushirt23 · 03-01-2008, 06:24 PM

Tom, thank you for your reply. I had a local gunsmith take a look at it and he adjusted the side plate for a tighter fit. I havent shot it yet, so I dont know if it will cycle properly. If his solution doesnt work, I will contact you about shipping it off to you for repairs. Chris

02-24-2008, 08:36 AM	#1
blushirt23 User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Loose sideplate Recently picked up a shooter luger. One problem is it will only fire the first shot. To make it fire the remaining shots, pressure has to be placed on the side plate. I believe this to be due to a very worn take down spring, or could there be something else I'm not seeing? Usually, Numrich is a good source for parts but they are out of stock. I tried e-mailing Lugerdoc but have not received a reply. Does anyone else have another source for parts? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

02-24-2008, 01:01 PM	#2
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hi Christopher, The take down lever spring holds the lever in place so it doesn't turn freely. Changing the spring won't apply more pressure to the sideplate. Unless the lever is swinging open, other adjustments are needed to fix your problem. Mike C. __________________ Mike C.

02-25-2008, 06:25 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Also give this thread a read... http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=18952 __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-29-2008, 10:12 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Chris, Sorry if I did not reply to your email. It sounds like your side plate needs a bit of judicious bending or pehaps a different trigger lever. Unfortunately, to do this job, I (or any other lugersmith) would need the entire luger. I normally charge a $50 inspection fee that includes return Fed Ex S&H and $50 for a "trigger job". Just finish one on another member's Navy luger. Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-24-2008, 08:35 PM	#3
blushirt23 User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mike, thank you for your quick reply. One other thing I noticed was that when I pull the trigger I can see the sideplate pull away from the receiver on the top side but if I apply pressure to the sideplate, the gun functions properly. I tried comparing to another luger that I know cycles properly but could not see the difference between the two. Anyway thanks for the help once again.

03-01-2008, 06:24 PM	#6
blushirt23 User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Tom, thank you for your reply. I had a local gunsmith take a look at it and he adjusted the side plate for a tighter fit. I havent shot it yet, so I dont know if it will cycle properly. If his solution doesnt work, I will contact you about shipping it off to you for repairs. Chris