Breech block extractor problem

DonVoigt · 08-23-2015, 10:27 PM

Vic,

You say above that is shoots well and is accurate, what are you tying to get running right? Sounds like it is, the breech block has failed
in a minor way, but still works.

IMO, until you get the front end "fixed", everything else is really secondary.
The bolt is damaged and needs to be replaced, it won't get any better or heal itself-JMHO.

Of course if you are happy with the appearance and possibility of greater damage you can just shoot it as it.

Before you change the spring, count the coil turns and report.

rhuff · 08-24-2015, 03:32 PM

Vic,

I have to lean toward a faulty breechblock from a metallurgy standpoint(possibly a heat treatment issue). I am at a loss as to what else could cause this. There is a very strong chance that with this condition, and continued firing, that the two elevated areas on each side of the extractor channel will break off. There is a photo of a breechblock doing this very thing on this forum.....I can't remember exactly where I saw it. I really wish that I could be more help to you.

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08-23-2015, 10:27 PM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Vic, You say above that is shoots well and is accurate, what are you tying to get running right? Sounds like it is, the breech block has failed in a minor way, but still works. IMO, until you get the front end "fixed", everything else is really secondary. The bolt is damaged and needs to be replaced, it won't get any better or heal itself-JMHO. Of course if you are happy with the appearance and possibility of greater damage you can just shoot it as it. Before you change the spring, count the coil turns and report.

08-24-2015, 03:32 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,750 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	Vic, I have to lean toward a faulty breechblock from a metallurgy standpoint(possibly a heat treatment issue). I am at a loss as to what else could cause this. There is a very strong chance that with this condition, and continued firing, that the two elevated areas on each side of the extractor channel will break off. There is a photo of a breechblock doing this very thing on this forum.....I can't remember exactly where I saw it. I really wish that I could be more help to you.