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Karl · 07-28-2007, 10:21 AM

Kaj,

The white metal on the lower rear face of the breech block looks like it has been filed or polished down (it should all be blued). The dark, low spots at 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock in your photo appear to be scars from slamming into the frame. In the photo of the frame you can see semi-circular dents on either side of the central milled groove from contact with the back of the breech block (matching the breech block scars). In addition, the white metal on the frame rails where the toggle rides up looks unusual, as if it has been sanded or filed. It is difficult to judge from photographs but it appears to me that someone has done some amateur work to the gun.

I am not a qualified gunsmith and cannot attest to the safety of these parts, however, if there are no cracks, I think there is a good chance that they are still serviceable. The toggle link, on the other had, must be repaired or replaced and I would recommend that you have a qualified gunsmith who is familar with lugers examine the gun.

To answer your questions: What can happen if you keep shooting this? You might only loose an eye if you are lucky. Kaj, I don't want to upset you with harsh words but this is dangerous. You could maim or even kill yourself or someone standing next to you or behind you at the range. This gun is talking to you - listen!

Sources for Luger parts incude EBay and several forum members, especially "lugerdoc" Tom Heller. New springs are available from Wolff. See the links on the forum homepage.

The bad news is that this is going to cost some money to repair. The good news is that you put 200 rounds through it and it didn't self destruct. Consider yourself lucky. KFS

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07-28-2007, 10:21 AM	#11
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Kaj, The white metal on the lower rear face of the breech block looks like it has been filed or polished down (it should all be blued). The dark, low spots at 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock in your photo appear to be scars from slamming into the frame. In the photo of the frame you can see semi-circular dents on either side of the central milled groove from contact with the back of the breech block (matching the breech block scars). In addition, the white metal on the frame rails where the toggle rides up looks unusual, as if it has been sanded or filed. It is difficult to judge from photographs but it appears to me that someone has done some amateur work to the gun. I am not a qualified gunsmith and cannot attest to the safety of these parts, however, if there are no cracks, I think there is a good chance that they are still serviceable. The toggle link, on the other had, must be repaired or replaced and I would recommend that you have a qualified gunsmith who is familar with lugers examine the gun. To answer your questions: What can happen if you keep shooting this? You might only loose an eye if you are lucky. Kaj, I don't want to upset you with harsh words but this is dangerous. You could maim or even kill yourself or someone standing next to you or behind you at the range. This gun is talking to you - listen! Sources for Luger parts incude EBay and several forum members, especially "lugerdoc" Tom Heller. New springs are available from Wolff. See the links on the forum homepage. The bad news is that this is going to cost some money to repair. The good news is that you put 200 rounds through it and it didn't self destruct. Consider yourself lucky. KFS