axis pin keeps falling out..

Vlim · 12-05-2009, 09:13 AM

If you are referring to the pin that goes through the toggle knobs, then there is supposed to be a small retaining pin that locks the axis pin into place.

At least on the P08 design. The Swiss 06/29 and the Mauser Parabellum don't have this pin construction.

unspellable · 01-22-2010, 09:16 PM

If you are referring to the first or third pin, I've had Lugers on which one or both would fall out with no detectable ill effects other than the danger of losing the pin. I've never had the 2nd pin fall out as there is the tiny little pin to lock it in place.

If they get too loose they can cause feeding problems. If they are that loose you will have excess side play in the toggle when it's raised.

I don't know how to describe "excessive". Just compare to a few other Lugers.

Mason1 · 01-23-2010, 10:15 AM

I also am having this problem. How do I replace the retaining pin? I have managed to find some replacements.

01-22-2010, 09:16 PM	#2
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	pins If you are referring to the first or third pin, I've had Lugers on which one or both would fall out with no detectable ill effects other than the danger of losing the pin. I've never had the 2nd pin fall out as there is the tiny little pin to lock it in place. If they get too loose they can cause feeding problems. If they are that loose you will have excess side play in the toggle when it's raised. I don't know how to describe "excessive". Just compare to a few other Lugers.

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12-05-2009, 09:13 AM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	If you are referring to the pin that goes through the toggle knobs, then there is supposed to be a small retaining pin that locks the axis pin into place. At least on the P08 design. The Swiss 06/29 and the Mauser Parabellum don't have this pin construction.

01-23-2010, 10:15 AM	#3
Mason1 User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also am having this problem. How do I replace the retaining pin? I have managed to find some replacements.