Free up relic luger

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Vlim

With the 'new safety' it is possible to open the toggle slightly, not fully.

Vlim -

My three will open the breech block 3/32"; 1/8"; and 3/16" , with the S/42 being the 3/32"...

Would these be the 'new safety' that you speak of???

And the 'old safety' - would that the the safety that pivots in the opposite direction???

The OP appears to have the 'new safety'...or would have, if it hadn't rusted away...

[Norme]

Hi Rich, This is a photo of my byf, just like the gun in question, with the safety on and the action open. Of course, if one wanted to disassemble further, the safety would have to be off, the take down lever deployed, and the trigger plate removed, as well as the magazine. This gun has a long way to go before that can be done! Regards, Norm

[Norme]

Hi Rich, me again. I can't believe you can't open the action of your 1937 S/42 when it's on safe. Here's a photo of mine. Regards, Norm

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Rich, me again. I can't believe you can't open the action of your 1937 S/42 when it's on safe. Here's a photo of mine. Regards, Norm

None of my three will, Norme. Very strange...

OK! I see what our problem is...We're comparing apples & orangutans...

I was trying to pull back the toggle with the magazine in, the safety on, and the lockwork in the fired position...

If I try it with the lockwork in the ready-to-fire position, the toggle(s) will pull up...