Magazine for 22 Conversion Unit.

coverk · 11-09-2011, 10:15 AM

Are there any aftermarket magazines that would work with a Luger/Erma 22 conversion unit.

TIA

Vlim · 11-09-2011, 02:07 PM

The main difference between the pre-1945 and postwar Erma conversion kits is that the early model had no extractor. Instead, it used a small extension on the .22 magazine as extractor.

The new version had a separate extractor, so the magazine lacks the extractor 'notch' that the old ones had. An old mag should function with a new set, but a new mag will not extract the rounds in an old set. Perhaps playing with extractors and magazines can produce a workable product, but those .22lr kits are not the most reliable feeders to start with.

alanint · 11-09-2011, 02:42 PM

Perhaps if someone posted photos, the members might suggest a modern, available magazine to try and modify to work.

coverk · 11-09-2011, 04:56 PM

I am not able to post a photo. I have a lead on a conversion kit but the magazine is missing.

It is simular to ones that are on gunbroker in the wood boxes.

Vlim · 11-09-2011, 05:32 PM

The uppers of the systems should be relatively interchangeable, so I'd expect that a combination of an SE08/2 (1970s-80s) extractor + magazine should work with a 1930s Erma barrel/toggle kit. I had the same problem, trying to locate a working magazine, GT kindly helped me out with a kit that he had. Perhaps he has some parts available?

regul · 11-09-2011, 06:49 PM

There is a magzine listed at Simpson LTD.
https://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php...ab8bcb564f1602

coverk · 11-10-2011, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the heads up.

It is a little rich for me at this time.

Lugerdoc · 11-11-2011, 09:28 AM

Vim, I believe that you mean ejector rather than extractor. I do have an exc used original factory SE/2 mag instock @$75 + $6 S&H, should you want to try it in your SE/1 kit. TH

Vlim · 11-11-2011, 11:27 AM

Tom, yep. The flappy thing on the side

Lugerdoc · 11-12-2011, 09:12 AM

Coverk, If you're interested in a "poorman's" .22 luger conversion mag, I have a home made variation that you might wan to try: this was made by placing a .22 high standard mag, inside a normal orig 9mm PO8 mag (same idea as used with Walther's factory .25acp PPK mags --- a M8 mag inside of a normal PPK shell). I've never had an oportunity to try it out to see if it works, but it can be your for $50 + $6 S&H. TH

coverk · 11-13-2011, 10:36 PM

Tom

Thanks for your offers. I will keep them in mind. I still have not taken ownership of the kit yet.

Looking good though.

Thanks

Ken

11-09-2011, 10:15 AM	#1
coverk User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 34 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Magazine for 22 Conversion Unit. Are there any aftermarket magazines that would work with a Luger/Erma 22 conversion unit. TIA

11-09-2011, 04:56 PM	#4
coverk User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 34 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	22 Magazine I am not able to post a photo. I have a lead on a conversion kit but the magazine is missing. It is simular to ones that are on gunbroker in the wood boxes.

11-10-2011, 01:00 PM	#7
coverk User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 34 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	22 Magazine Thanks for the heads up. It is a little rich for me at this time.

11-11-2011, 09:28 AM	#8
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Vim, I believe that you mean ejector rather than extractor. I do have an exc used original factory SE/2 mag instock @$75 + $6 S&H, should you want to try it in your SE/1 kit. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-12-2011, 09:12 AM	#10
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Coverk, If you're interested in a "poorman's" .22 luger conversion mag, I have a home made variation that you might wan to try: this was made by placing a .22 high standard mag, inside a normal orig 9mm PO8 mag (same idea as used with Walther's factory .25acp PPK mags --- a M8 mag inside of a normal PPK shell). I've never had an oportunity to try it out to see if it works, but it can be your for $50 + $6 S&H. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-09-2011, 02:07 PM	#2
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	The main difference between the pre-1945 and postwar Erma conversion kits is that the early model had no extractor. Instead, it used a small extension on the .22 magazine as extractor. The new version had a separate extractor, so the magazine lacks the extractor 'notch' that the old ones had. An old mag should function with a new set, but a new mag will not extract the rounds in an old set. Perhaps playing with extractors and magazines can produce a workable product, but those .22lr kits are not the most reliable feeders to start with.

11-09-2011, 02:42 PM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Perhaps if someone posted photos, the members might suggest a modern, available magazine to try and modify to work.

11-09-2011, 05:32 PM	#5
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	The uppers of the systems should be relatively interchangeable, so I'd expect that a combination of an SE08/2 (1970s-80s) extractor + magazine should work with a 1930s Erma barrel/toggle kit. I had the same problem, trying to locate a working magazine, GT kindly helped me out with a kit that he had. Perhaps he has some parts available?

11-09-2011, 06:49 PM	#6
regul Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: VA Posts: 96 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 20 Posts	There is a magzine listed at Simpson LTD. https://www.simpsonltd.com/index.php...ab8bcb564f1602

11-11-2011, 11:27 AM	#9
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	Tom, yep. The flappy thing on the side

11-13-2011, 10:36 PM	#11
coverk User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 34 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Conversion Mag. Tom Thanks for your offers. I will keep them in mind. I still have not taken ownership of the kit yet. Looking good though. Thanks Ken

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