Free up relic luger

[Norme]

Hi, If you can remove the bakelite grip, you could try the thermal expansion method to break things free. Chill the gun in the freezer, then drop in a pot of boiling water. After a few minutes, remove, shake out as much water as you can, then spray liberally with WD40. I have done this with old black powder guns with some success. Good luck! Norm

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi, If you can remove the bakelite grip, you could try the thermal expansion method to break things free. Chill the gun in the freezer, then drop in a pot of boiling water. After a few minutes, remove, shake out as much water as you can, then spray liberally with WD40. I have done this with old black powder guns with some success. Good luck! Norm

I have just re-read this, and it sounds like a good idea...but I would suggest boiling first, then freezing...

Heat expands...cold contracts...The parts might contract enough to slide loose...

Also, since you have drilled mag already, it might be good to cut/chisel away what is left of thin sheetmetal in mag, remove cartridges, and peen down mag until it collapses and you can pull it out...

Finding an old beatup junk mag to display in it should not be too big a problem...