Adding a new receiver/barrel to a shooter

Quentin · 04-22-2007, 02:33 AM

I have a mix&match P.08 that's functioned well over the 30 years I've had it and it still operates just fine today.

Many kind folks here were able to identify the major components, 1915-1918 DWM frame and DWM toggle assembly and a Mauser barrel/receiver dated 1938. Number wise it's a mess but the parts work great together and the pistol functions as well as any Luger I've seen.

I have a 6" barrel that's in good shape and would like to add it to a DWM receiver so I can swap between the existing 4" barrel/receiver and the 6" barrel/receiver, in effect having two "shooters". If I have a good gunsmith put it together would that be safe - firing it with either top end? Any special fitting to the existing DWM breech block? Has anyone done this and how well did it turn out?

Thanks for any opinions/warnings, etc.

Bob

04-22-2007, 02:33 AM	#1
Quentin User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NorthWest USA Posts: 124 Thanks: 59 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Adding a new receiver/barrel to a shooter I have a mix&match P.08 that's functioned well over the 30 years I've had it and it still operates just fine today. Many kind folks here were able to identify the major components, 1915-1918 DWM frame and DWM toggle assembly and a Mauser barrel/receiver dated 1938. Number wise it's a mess but the parts work great together and the pistol functions as well as any Luger I've seen. I have a 6" barrel that's in good shape and would like to add it to a DWM receiver so I can swap between the existing 4" barrel/receiver and the 6" barrel/receiver, in effect having two "shooters". If I have a good gunsmith put it together would that be safe - firing it with either top end? Any special fitting to the existing DWM breech block? Has anyone done this and how well did it turn out? Thanks for any opinions/warnings, etc. Bob