magazine release catch spring

larstpak · 03-17-2012, 08:14 AM

Hey luger fanatics!

Since I'm new, let me first introduce myself.
I'm Lars from The Netherlands. 25 Years old.
Love relic hunting

I recently found a luger 1940 model with my metaldetector
and i''m currently busy restoring it.

However im still looking for a magazine catch spring
cant find it anywhere! Can you guys please help me??

Many thanks!
Greets Lars

alanint · 03-17-2012, 08:32 AM

Tom Heller, (Luger Doc) should have this spring for you. He is here on trhis site.

ithacaartist · 03-19-2012, 04:09 PM

Lars,

Sometimes items like this turn up at auction sites and sites with firearms/parts classified ads. The particular spring you need isn't that expensive from LugerDoc (and I actually bought the same item from him last summer!), but finding parts online can be satisfying and economical. For example, I just received a new front toggle for my Erma .22's today, purchased at online auction for $29.99--a saving of about $5 from Bob's Gun Parts, from whom I'd bought one a few months ago.

Patience and careful bidding usually pays off, providing you know what you're looking at, and how much it might cost if purchased elsewhere. And, in your situation, you'd need to buy from a vendor who is willing to ship parts internationally.

Will you be able to assemble a complete P.08 in the Netherlands? Other Dutch members have mentioned severe restrictions for firearms ownership there, so it made me wonder...

lugerholsterrepair · 03-19-2012, 04:22 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LUGER-P08-PI...item231b4418b9

Angus Magnus · 03-19-2012, 05:11 PM

I'm curious to see what a battlefield relic that is restorable looks like. All the ones I have seen are rusted nearly beyond recognition.

Can you post photos?

Lugerdoc · 03-20-2012, 07:51 AM

Lars, I do have new PO8 mag catch springs available @$15 postpaid. TH

03-17-2012, 08:14 AM	#1
larstpak New User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	magazine release catch spring Hey luger fanatics! Since I'm new, let me first introduce myself. I'm Lars from The Netherlands. 25 Years old. Love relic hunting I recently found a luger 1940 model with my metaldetector and i''m currently busy restoring it. However im still looking for a magazine catch spring cant find it anywhere! Can you guys please help me?? Many thanks! Greets Lars

03-19-2012, 04:22 PM	#4
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03-20-2012, 07:51 AM	#6
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	Lars, I do have new PO8 mag catch springs available @$15 postpaid. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

03-17-2012, 08:32 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Tom Heller, (Luger Doc) should have this spring for you. He is here on trhis site.

03-19-2012, 04:09 PM	#3
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,374 Thanks: 7,447 Thanked 2,613 Times in 1,380 Posts	Lars, Sometimes items like this turn up at auction sites and sites with firearms/parts classified ads. The particular spring you need isn't that expensive from LugerDoc (and I actually bought the same item from him last summer!), but finding parts online can be satisfying and economical. For example, I just received a new front toggle for my Erma .22's today, purchased at online auction for $29.99--a saving of about $5 from Bob's Gun Parts, from whom I'd bought one a few months ago. Patience and careful bidding usually pays off, providing you know what you're looking at, and how much it might cost if purchased elsewhere. And, in your situation, you'd need to buy from a vendor who is willing to ship parts internationally. Will you be able to assemble a complete P.08 in the Netherlands? Other Dutch members have mentioned severe restrictions for firearms ownership there, so it made me wonder...

03-19-2012, 05:11 PM	#5
Angus Magnus User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 133 Thanks: 8 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	I'm curious to see what a battlefield relic that is restorable looks like. All the ones I have seen are rusted nearly beyond recognition. Can you post photos?