Firing Pin Fluted Unfluted

lawrence · 02-09-2006, 09:31 PM

Does the fluted pin have the "V' cuts on the forward end? Could you help me with which P-08's used fluted and which used unfluted? Thanks again for your patience and knowledge. Lawrence

Vlim · 02-10-2006, 08:33 AM

Hi,

The cuts are indeed on the front end of the firing pin.

Herb · 02-10-2006, 02:26 PM

According to John Walter in his book 'The Luger Book' he says that the firing pins were changed from non-fluted to fluted in 1934. No other information was provided.

Frank · 02-10-2006, 04:49 PM

Hey Herb, you're looking pretty good these days!! Congratulations on your new portrait!!

lawrence · 02-10-2006, 06:48 PM

Is there any danger in harming yourself or your weapon if the wrong firing pin is in the wrong era gun? Thanks. Lawrence

Vlim · 02-10-2006, 06:53 PM

Hi,

Not really. If you have a firing pin that's numbered to the pistol it is a good idea to swap it for a 'shooter pin' to avoid breaking it.

I have a 1906 Dutch, which still has the correct firing pin. When I shoot it (not too often) I use a fluted replacement pin.

You do need to check whether the replacement firing pin will work with the sear bar. I once had the pistol go full-auto after installing the wrong replacement pin. Interesting experience.

Herb · 02-10-2006, 07:23 PM

Thanks Frank. It's a self-portrait.

Pete Ebbink · 02-11-2006, 01:54 PM

Herb musta' won old George Burns' glasses on e-Bay...with a letter of authenticity...I bet as well...

02-09-2006, 09:31 PM	#1
lawrence User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ky Posts: 39 Thanks: 17 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Firing Pin Fluted Unfluted Does the fluted pin have the "V' cuts on the forward end? Could you help me with which P-08's used fluted and which used unfluted? Thanks again for your patience and knowledge. Lawrence

02-10-2006, 02:26 PM	#3
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	According to John Walter in his book 'The Luger Book' he says that the firing pins were changed from non-fluted to fluted in 1934. No other information was provided. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

02-10-2006, 07:23 PM	#7
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Frank. It's a self-portrait. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

02-10-2006, 08:33 AM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, The cuts are indeed on the front end of the firing pin.

02-10-2006, 04:49 PM	#4
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 87 Posts	Hey Herb, you're looking pretty good these days!! Congratulations on your new portrait!!

02-10-2006, 06:48 PM	#5
lawrence User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ky Posts: 39 Thanks: 17 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Is there any danger in harming yourself or your weapon if the wrong firing pin is in the wrong era gun? Thanks. Lawrence

02-10-2006, 06:53 PM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, Not really. If you have a firing pin that's numbered to the pistol it is a good idea to swap it for a 'shooter pin' to avoid breaking it. I have a 1906 Dutch, which still has the correct firing pin. When I shoot it (not too often) I use a fluted replacement pin. You do need to check whether the replacement firing pin will work with the sear bar. I once had the pistol go full-auto after installing the wrong replacement pin. Interesting experience.

02-11-2006, 01:54 PM	#8
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Herb musta' won old George Burns' glasses on e-Bay...with a letter of authenticity...I bet as well...