Newbie needs help

rickseiko · 06-29-2003, 02:57 PM

Howdy all. I recently picked up my first Luger, a shooter. It is a 1939 s-42 with a little problem that I am seeking advice on the best way to fix. I apparently have a damaged breech block. It will not reliably hold the firing spring guide in place, which makes for a Luger that won't go boom. I can stick it back in and for a while it works, but it is really annoying. Should I try to find a replacement piece, or look for someone who can weld and then re-machine the part? Since it has a mismatched side plate, a CAI import stamp on the barrel, and what appear to be new or at least refurbished grips, I don't believe there is any issue of lowering the value by repair here. Any suggestions on the best course of action?

06-29-2003, 02:57 PM	#1
rickseiko New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie needs help Howdy all. I recently picked up my first Luger, a shooter. It is a 1939 s-42 with a little problem that I am seeking advice on the best way to fix. I apparently have a damaged breech block. It will not reliably hold the firing spring guide in place, which makes for a Luger that won't go boom. I can stick it back in and for a while it works, but it is really annoying. Should I try to find a replacement piece, or look for someone who can weld and then re-machine the part? Since it has a mismatched side plate, a CAI import stamp on the barrel, and what appear to be new or at least refurbished grips, I don't believe there is any issue of lowering the value by repair here. Any suggestions on the best course of action?