Pawn Shop Find: question

[Big Norm]

Your Erfurt 1913 is supposed to have a hold open. Take the mag out. Remove the receiver assembly from the gun. Watch inside where the bullets come up from the magazine. There is a reversed "L" shaped piece on metal there. Take the magazine in and out of the grip and you will see it move. If you don't see the "L" shaped piece of metal and there appears to be a blank spot there then its missing. Other wise you should detect some movement. If the hold open is there but not moving then the leaf spring is probably broken. If the hold open is there, then lift it up gently and slid it toward the rear of the gun and it will slide out fairly easily. Then inspect it for damage or wear.

Big Norm