new to Lugers--sideplate issue

model63 · 05-30-2007, 08:47 PM

Thanks so much for all the replys. I spent a large part of the weekend learning all about how these intricate machines operate. I must say this forum is truly amazing, with just about every part covered, often with great photos. I now know the problem is largely being caused by a loose trigger lever pin, i hope that is the correct name, for the part that "should" snap into place and hold the trigger lever. Any suggestions on how to slightly bend it would be appreciated. Ie., is it a hardened piece that willl need to be annealed then rehardened, (my father is a retired gunsmith that has never worked on lugers but is pretty handy at working metal and hardening etc.) or is this piece flexible enough to be put in a fixture of some kind and be slightly bent back to its original shape? Let me know your thoughts and i'll keep learning.--thanks

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05-30-2007, 08:47 PM	#11
model63 New User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Packer Country Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks so much for all the replys. I spent a large part of the weekend learning all about how these intricate machines operate. I must say this forum is truly amazing, with just about every part covered, often with great photos. I now know the problem is largely being caused by a loose trigger lever pin, i hope that is the correct name, for the part that "should" snap into place and hold the trigger lever. Any suggestions on how to slightly bend it would be appreciated. Ie., is it a hardened piece that willl need to be annealed then rehardened, (my father is a retired gunsmith that has never worked on lugers but is pretty handy at working metal and hardening etc.) or is this piece flexible enough to be put in a fixture of some kind and be slightly bent back to its original shape? Let me know your thoughts and i'll keep learning.--thanks