1917 barrel fork broken in 3 pieces

Mauser George · 06-14-2009, 11:55 AM

All this sure makes me glad I took up reloading years ago. I don't think I have purchased factory ammo in 15 years except for Winchester Silvertip for my carry pistol.

Sure looks like a nasty thing to have happen not to mention destroying your pistol!

Regards,

George

LugerVern · 06-14-2009, 12:22 PM

The gun broke at a stress point for a Luger ( lug contacting frame) but I would like to see pictures of the rear of the breach block and both the inside and outside rear of the frame?

Damage usually occurs in these areas from too hot of ammo long before the receiver lets go.

"Great show and tell pictures!!!"

Vern

Alx · 06-14-2009, 11:48 PM

'got called away to New Hampshire for a week, but next week after , 'will take photos of breechblock face, receiver lug, and frame areas. As far as the gunsmith that installed the barrel, He evidently did not have the correct equipment to turn out the barrel with leverage alone, and used a torch to expand the fit.

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06-14-2009, 11:55 AM	#1
Mauser George User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	All this sure makes me glad I took up reloading years ago. I don't think I have purchased factory ammo in 15 years except for Winchester Silvertip for my carry pistol. Sure looks like a nasty thing to have happen not to mention destroying your pistol! Regards, George

06-14-2009, 12:22 PM	#2
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	The gun broke at a stress point for a Luger ( lug contacting frame) but I would like to see pictures of the rear of the breach block and both the inside and outside rear of the frame? Damage usually occurs in these areas from too hot of ammo long before the receiver lets go. "Great show and tell pictures!!!" Vern

06-14-2009, 11:48 PM	#3
Alx User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee area Posts: 263 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	'got called away to New Hampshire for a week, but next week after , 'will take photos of breechblock face, receiver lug, and frame areas. As far as the gunsmith that installed the barrel, He evidently did not have the correct equipment to turn out the barrel with leverage alone, and used a torch to expand the fit.