Help needed 1917 DWM

Danielharp44022 · 08-09-2005, 02:43 PM

Thanks John and Dwight:

The action does not stay open even with the grip off and using the mag that has a good round button. What ever the reason the hold open pin is not working, how does the fact that it doesn't work effect the functionality of the gun? If it were a shooter could you safely shoot the gun? What effect does a non working hold open pin have on the gun's value?

Since I don't own the gun yet removing the upper reciever doesn't seem like a good idea not to mention the fact that I don't have the tool or knowledge to do it.

Thanks for your continued comments, I have been taken by the beauty and history of this gun and can well understand the passion you all have for it as collectors. I am a gun owner through my grandfather and father's collection of hunting guns and pistols. They asked that the guns stay in the family and not be sold or traded so I never needed to know thier value. This is my first experience through my young son of a historic or military gun.

Daniel

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08-09-2005, 02:43 PM	#18
Danielharp44022 User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks John and Dwight: The action does not stay open even with the grip off and using the mag that has a good round button. What ever the reason the hold open pin is not working, how does the fact that it doesn't work effect the functionality of the gun? If it were a shooter could you safely shoot the gun? What effect does a non working hold open pin have on the gun's value? Since I don't own the gun yet removing the upper reciever doesn't seem like a good idea not to mention the fact that I don't have the tool or knowledge to do it. Thanks for your continued comments, I have been taken by the beauty and history of this gun and can well understand the passion you all have for it as collectors. I am a gun owner through my grandfather and father's collection of hunting guns and pistols. They asked that the guns stay in the family and not be sold or traded so I never needed to know thier value. This is my first experience through my young son of a historic or military gun. Daniel