sear bar repair?

DonVoigt · 09-29-2021, 09:45 AM

GT,
You don't have to make them all the "same".
Sear bars were fit individually to the luger, as were other numbered parts.
So- welding and fitting to a single luger is probably more effective than doing a bunch of them to some arbitrary "norm". Then they will likely require be fit to individual pistol/striker for use.

Line up a series of sear bars and observe the height, location, and shape of the sear nose- there is considerable variation on original bars.

Don't let the "perfect" preclude the useful in this case.

G.T. · 09-29-2021, 04:23 PM

Hi Don, I agree, but as I may want to sell some of them in the future, They would have to be perfectly to spec for me to sleep well... It's a curse, I know, but i can live with it!

... best, GT

Eugen · 10-02-2021, 09:00 AM

When I read these posts of the passing of a talented Luger repair/restoration/customization gunsmith I have to wonder if the talent pool is shrinking to near the point of extinction. Is new talent appearing to replace the dear "artisans " lost?

ithacaartist · 10-02-2021, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugen

When I read these posts of the passing of a talented Luger repair/restoration/customization gunsmith I have to wonder if the talent pool is shrinking to near the point of extinction. Is new talent appearing to replace the dear "artisans " lost?

I think there are significant numbers of those with the particular, necessary skills who are coming along. But focus on Lugers may be missing. Odds are that a few will be bitten by the Luger bug.

09-29-2021, 09:45 AM	#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	GT, You don't have to make them all the "same". Sear bars were fit individually to the luger, as were other numbered parts. So- welding and fitting to a single luger is probably more effective than doing a bunch of them to some arbitrary "norm". Then they will likely require be fit to individual pistol/striker for use. Line up a series of sear bars and observe the height, location, and shape of the sear nose- there is considerable variation on original bars. Don't let the "perfect" preclude the useful in this case. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

09-29-2021, 04:23 PM	#2
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,541 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,743 Times in 1,020 Posts	same only different? Hi Don, I agree, but as I may want to sell some of them in the future, They would have to be perfectly to spec for me to sleep well... It's a curse, I know, but i can live with it! ... best, GT

10-02-2021, 09:00 AM	#3
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 797 Thanks: 403 Thanked 640 Times in 339 Posts	When I read these posts of the passing of a talented Luger repair/restoration/customization gunsmith I have to wonder if the talent pool is shrinking to near the point of extinction. Is new talent appearing to replace the dear "artisans " lost? __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

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