Replace the coupling link luger

SAKIJOE · 10-10-2011, 04:50 PM

HI
How do you replace the coupling link in a 1940 luger. I do not want to damage the finish. It is a collector luger and i do not want to mark up the bluing
Thanks
Bob

Lugerdoc · 10-12-2011, 11:09 AM

Bob, The pin that holds the connecting link into the rear toggle link often gets bent internally and can be difficult to remove and may require a high pressure arbor press to remove. I would recommend first trying to remove pin with a pointed center punch for best accuracy, while the other side is firmly supported on a machinist block centered on a hole large enough to allow for pin movement. Once the pin moves a bit, switch to a punch of the proper diameter for full removal. TH

SAKIJOE · 10-16-2011, 04:39 PM

Hi Tom
Thanks for your help in how to remove a couplinng link.
Regards
Bob

10-10-2011, 04:50 PM	#1
SAKIJOE User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OHIO Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Replace the coupling link luger HI How do you replace the coupling link in a 1940 luger. I do not want to damage the finish. It is a collector luger and i do not want to mark up the bluing Thanks Bob

10-12-2011, 11:09 AM	#2
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	Bob, The pin that holds the connecting link into the rear toggle link often gets bent internally and can be difficult to remove and may require a high pressure arbor press to remove. I would recommend first trying to remove pin with a pointed center punch for best accuracy, while the other side is firmly supported on a machinist block centered on a hole large enough to allow for pin movement. Once the pin moves a bit, switch to a punch of the proper diameter for full removal. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

10-16-2011, 04:39 PM	#3
SAKIJOE User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OHIO Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Removing a coupling link Hi Tom Thanks for your help in how to remove a couplinng link. Regards Bob