need help.. breech wont lock

[mrerick]

Max, the magazine follower presses the action hold open up after feeding the final shell.

There could be several causes. They are most likely related to the hold open or the magazine as Norm mentioned above.

If you have another magazine, try replacing the one you are using first. It might solve the problem. If not, you or a gunsmith may need to take a look at the action.

There is a very small leaf spring at the end of the hold open device. It's possible that this has broken. If this has happened, contact someone like Tom Heller (lugerdoc on this website) and he probably can provide a replacement quickly.

There are dis-assembly instructions on this website, and you can also find videos that will help guide you on YouTube. Take your time, and don't force anything when taking it apart, or putting it back together again.

Marc