Side Plate Comes Off While Firing?

Thatguy39123 · 09-19-2009, 05:47 PM

Greetings,

I recently acquired a shooter grade Luger P08 and am having an issue with it at the range. While the toggle is undergoing recoil, the locking bolt rotates between the 3 o'clock and 6 o'clock position and the side plate falls to the ground. The barrel / receiver assembly disengages from the frame.

Is there any way to correct this issue? Please let me know if any additional information is needed.

Thank you for your reply!

Vlim · 09-19-2009, 06:02 PM

Probably combined wear of the locking bolt and the L-shaped locking bolt retaining pin.

Start by replacing the pin (or installing it, if it is missing). The locking bolt can be slid out of the frame, revealing the little L-shaped spring that resides underneath it.

John Sabato · 09-21-2009, 02:34 PM

There are several sources for replacement springs for the takedown lever. A good one is Tom Heller (Lugerdoc)... find one of his posts and PM him.

Lugerdoc · 09-22-2009, 04:10 PM

I sell a lot of these German made replacement spring @$15 or 2 for $25 + $3 S&H. Please send MO or check to below address. Thanks, Tom

09-19-2009, 05:47 PM	#1
Thatguy39123 New User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Side Plate Comes Off While Firing? Greetings, I recently acquired a shooter grade Luger P08 and am having an issue with it at the range. While the toggle is undergoing recoil, the locking bolt rotates between the 3 o'clock and 6 o'clock position and the side plate falls to the ground. The barrel / receiver assembly disengages from the frame. Is there any way to correct this issue? Please let me know if any additional information is needed. Thank you for your reply!

09-21-2009, 02:34 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	There are several sources for replacement springs for the takedown lever. A good one is Tom Heller (Lugerdoc)... find one of his posts and PM him. __________________ 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..."*

09-22-2009, 04:10 PM	#4
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	I sell a lot of these German made replacement spring @$15 or 2 for $25 + $3 S&H. Please send MO or check to below address. Thanks, Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

09-19-2009, 06:02 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Probably combined wear of the locking bolt and the L-shaped locking bolt retaining pin. Start by replacing the pin (or installing it, if it is missing). The locking bolt can be slid out of the frame, revealing the little L-shaped spring that resides underneath it.