Looking for advice - S/42

frankjoy · 10-16-2010, 04:29 PM

Just came into temporary possesion of a 1936 S/42. It belongs to a freind whose father acquired it in the 40s or 50s. Possibly a "bring back". The only non-matching number on it is the trigger plate. He had been told his whole life the firing pin had been removed to render it inoperative. That was not true. Even with it being the first P-08 I've ever examined, it took only a few seconds to determine there is indeed a firing pin and spring present. Comparing it to an IPB found online, it appears all the parts are present. I have not attempted to load and live fire it. It does not dry fire. (Please bear in mind I'm a rookie with the P-08 - it wouldn't surprise me to learn they need a round chambered to make them capable of firing!) Before I get frustrated and tear my hair out, I thought I'd ask if there might be an obvious troubleshooting starting point I'm unaware of. I'd love to return this piece to my friend and report that it's in full working condition. Any help or advice would be sincerely appreciated. Any help or advice would be sincerely appreciated.

10-16-2010, 04:29 PM	#1
frankjoy User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Just South of Austin Texas Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking for advice - S/42 Just came into temporary possesion of a 1936 S/42. It belongs to a freind whose father acquired it in the 40s or 50s. Possibly a "bring back". The only non-matching number on it is the trigger plate. He had been told his whole life the firing pin had been removed to render it inoperative. That was not true. Even with it being the first P-08 I've ever examined, it took only a few seconds to determine there is indeed a firing pin and spring present. Comparing it to an IPB found online, it appears all the parts are present. I have not attempted to load and live fire it. It does not dry fire. (Please bear in mind I'm a rookie with the P-08 - it wouldn't surprise me to learn they need a round chambered to make them capable of firing!) Before I get frustrated and tear my hair out, I thought I'd ask if there might be an obvious troubleshooting starting point I'm unaware of. I'd love to return this piece to my friend and report that it's in full working condition. Any help or advice would be sincerely appreciated. Any help or advice would be sincerely appreciated.