22 conversion kits

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Diver6106

I also bought a frame with barrel for my 22LR kit, see 2787 in unit ID for pictures.

See what/where???

You can post links; we don't mind...But attaching a pic to your post would be much better...

[sheepherder]

Here's an alert to you guys with the SE 08/2 Erma kits - This pin came out and plonked on the bench after shooting nine rounds single-shot...

I put it back in but I no longer trust the kit. Things keep coming apart...

[Ron Wood]

All of these neat posts about .22 conversions finally prodded me to rummage around in my unfinished projects box. Quite a number of years ago I acquired an American Eagle barrel/receiver in which someone had permanently installed a .22 conversion liner. As you can see from the photo, there wasn't a lot of original barrel remaining after it was bored out to accept the liner. I also found an interesting Erma .22 conversion toggle. It is the only one I have seen that has an adjustable rear sight. I have a couple of .22 conversion magazines but I have never put them all together on a frame to check it out. Maybe one of these days....

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

I have a couple of .22 conversion magazines but I have never put them all together on a frame to check it out. Maybe one of these days....

Tomorrow is a good day...

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There's a "Nazi" Erma conversion unit on GB, it almost looks like an adjustable rear sight (but I guess it's not!)...Quite different from the kit I looked at...

[lugerholsterrepair]

Ron, Camon..give it a try...you're almost there! How can you sleep at night not knowing...

[Diver6106]

When you put the 7" 22 barrel in, DO NOT cut it down (as done above). A complete kit should come with two barrel covers for the extension out the front of the barrel. One for a 4" barrel, the cover being 3", and a second for Lugers with 6" barrels, the cover being 1". Each will leave a short section of threads for the two locking nuts.

[Also if you look at my entry under "Unit Markings" you can see pics of my frame #2787, unit 7.D.18.]
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=33245

Addendum: As Sheepherder's pin came out above, mine was also loose. I peened it in on both sides and it has a vertical locking pin on the left side that also secures it. I hammered this locking pin in tight with a VERY small punch. Georg seemed to like these little locking pins. He also used one to secure the take down lever and a larger one on the safety lever. My first Luger was missing these last two pins, but worked fine. I have since put some pins in to tighten up these levers.

[sheepherder]

I found a parts breakdown for the Erma unit...

[bigbuck]

Dear all, great forum!!

I just got the Erma Wechselsystem SE08/2 für 08 Pistolen, Kaliber 22lfB, for my 1917 P08.

Is there any vital part missing in the box? Or are all essential items in the box for safe shooting?

I assume it is a post war Wechselsystem but will fit to my model of 1917.

Any of your hints/experience on using this system are very welcome

Greetings from sunny Bavaria

bigbuck

[hayhugh]

From 9-11-2014: [QUOTE Will post photos when I get back to Fl. next month. ][/QUOTE]

kina forgot about this post -Will check out what I have next time I get over to my safe and report back.....sorry, Hugh

[wlyon]

bigbuck
Can't really tell from the photo but you should have an ejector and a rear joint bolt. Bill

[bigbuck]

Hello,

ejector and rear pin was hidden but included, lucky i am.

System works and now i have to find the best ammo therefore.

bigbuck

[DonVoigt]

Modern "hi-speed" .22 lr will be needed for most sub-caliber kits. Standard velocity ammo is not quite "hot" enough to function the toggle. At least that has been my experience.

The Germans elected to go with the longer barrel in the .22 kit to get just a little more velocity and better function from the kit. I believe this is explained in the Goertz and Sturgess book.