Parts interchangeability?

Vlim · 09-30-2008, 02:34 PM

Hi Jeff,

I'm currently working on a parts comparison diagram, for a future publication.

The Swiss M1929 and the 1970s Mauser Parabellum have a lot in common but also differ strongly from the DWM/Erfurt/Krieghoff P08 design in more ways than one. Grip safety and safety construction is completely different.

Generally speaking, the toggle assembly as a whole is pretty much interchangeable. Springs, sear, firing pins and sideplates and small bits as well.

Barrels are a challenge, receivers will work with some tweaking, etc.., etc...

Swapping parts without thoroughly checking fit and functionality is not without danger. I once had a gun go full auto after a firing pin mix-up.

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09-30-2008, 02:34 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi Jeff, I'm currently working on a parts comparison diagram, for a future publication. The Swiss M1929 and the 1970s Mauser Parabellum have a lot in common but also differ strongly from the DWM/Erfurt/Krieghoff P08 design in more ways than one. Grip safety and safety construction is completely different. Generally speaking, the toggle assembly as a whole is pretty much interchangeable. Springs, sear, firing pins and sideplates and small bits as well. Barrels are a challenge, receivers will work with some tweaking, etc.., etc... Swapping parts without thoroughly checking fit and functionality is not without danger. I once had a gun go full auto after a firing pin mix-up.