loading snail drum problem/question

Ron Wood · 07-12-2008, 11:16 AM

George and Jerry have pretty much put their finger on the problem. A drum magazine can be as clean as a whistle but unless it is really well lubricated it isn't going to push the rounds out. There is just too much friction of the rounds inside the drum case for the spring to overcome. I do not think a thin layer of silicone will do the job. If you find an original trommelmagazin that hasn't been messed with and open it up, chances are that you will find the interior coated with old grease.

07-12-2008, 11:16 AM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	George and Jerry have pretty much put their finger on the problem. A drum magazine can be as clean as a whistle but unless it is really well lubricated it isn't going to push the rounds out. There is just too much friction of the rounds inside the drum case for the spring to overcome. I do not think a thin layer of silicone will do the job. If you find an original trommelmagazin that hasn't been messed with and open it up, chances are that you will find the interior coated with old grease. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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