byf 42 Luger

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by mlading

I'll probably take it to a gun smith and pass along the information you have provided.

As Gerry mentioned, 'gunsmiths' aren't very knowledgeable about WW II handguns. Your byf has a coil mainspring, I have never heard of one breaking but the guide could have a problem.

Here's a quick test - Take off the left grip and take a nice picture of the mainspring/gripframe area. We should be able to see any problem with the mainspring, coupling link or the recoil lever. Be careful taking the grip off - The part under the safety lever gets broken off easily. I've found it helps to press in the magazine release while lifting the grip off.