Replacing Hold Open Latch Spring

DZelenka · 09-25-2009, 10:27 AM

My daughter recently inherited a Luger with a broken Hold Open Latch Spring. The pistol is a byf 41 "Black Widow" with all matching numbers and a correct magazine in what I would consider Good+ to VG- condition. I read the discussion concerning changing this spring below and there was a recommended source of "German made" replacement springs. My research has shown that Numrich and Poppert both have springs for sale. My questions are: Will replacing the spring have any affect on value? What are the differences between the springs from the various sources? Will the springs from any particular source have any affect on value? I would like to return the pistol to top mechanical condition without affecting its collectibility.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

Dan

09-25-2009, 10:27 AM	#1
DZelenka User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Replacing Hold Open Latch Spring My daughter recently inherited a Luger with a broken Hold Open Latch Spring. The pistol is a byf 41 "Black Widow" with all matching numbers and a correct magazine in what I would consider Good+ to VG- condition. I read the discussion concerning changing this spring below and there was a recommended source of "German made" replacement springs. My research has shown that Numrich and Poppert both have springs for sale. My questions are: Will replacing the spring have any affect on value? What are the differences between the springs from the various sources? Will the springs from any particular source have any affect on value? I would like to return the pistol to top mechanical condition without affecting its collectibility. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Dan Last edited by DZelenka; 09-25-2009 at 12:32 PM. Reason: Move info to more appropriate forum