Artillery Luger Trigger Problem

Ron Wood · 07-17-2008, 01:37 PM

Yes, it may punch through a defective primer or the primer may blow out the side if it was crimped or improperly seated. A fairly rare occurrence but can be spectacular and destructive when it happens. It has been known to blow out extractors or a chunk of the bolt face rim.

A relieved firing pin has grooves cut in the forward portion of the pin to allow the gasses to vent back through the firing pin hole. I would bet Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) has a whole Mason jar full of them (and he will sell them!)

07-17-2008, 01:37 PM	#23
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,036 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,247 Times in 1,720 Posts	Yes, it may punch through a defective primer or the primer may blow out the side if it was crimped or improperly seated. A fairly rare occurrence but can be spectacular and destructive when it happens. It has been known to blow out extractors or a chunk of the bolt face rim. A relieved firing pin has grooves cut in the forward portion of the pin to allow the gasses to vent back through the firing pin hole. I would bet Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) has a whole Mason jar full of them (and he will sell them!) __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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