Help me with this dumb question!!!

[Douglas Jr.]

Hi everybody,

I usually do not post any messages here, because I learn so much just reading... However, this time I need your help about a Luger from a friend. It is a standard DWM 1918, chambered to 9mm with German Army Imperial proofs, with a WWII magazine.

My doubt is about the fact that the toggle does not stay open with the empty magazine inside the un (as happen with my DWM 1914 Luger). Can someone explain what is going on? It is a technical problem or only a common thing with these late war pistols?

At last I must say that I�´ve read in other messages something about the "hold-open". Where is this piece in a Luger? There is pistols that do not have it?

Sorry for such dumb questions, but here is the only place where I can find some serious help.

Best regards,

Douglas.