Locking Bolt Spring Trouble

kingpin93 · 04-11-2010, 11:11 PM

I took my luger out to shoot the other day and discovered that the locking bolt will not lock any longer when the breech is open. It only stays in the proper position when the breech is closed and the gun is loaded. I am a newbie when it comes to lugers, but I believe I discovered the problem. Last time I disassembled it, somehow the locking bolt spring came out and I didn't notice it

. I was wondering if anyone could help me with some pointers on how to install a new one. I haven't been able to find any detailed videos or pictures of how you go about putting the spring in, and I am a little hesitant, don't want to break it. Thanks

kingpin93 · 04-12-2010, 02:29 PM

I guess I should add that it is a 1940 P08. I can't find a illustration of where the spring goes. I know it's a noob mistake, but I had no idea the spring was even in there, so I have no idea how to put the new one in.

I would really appreciate any help you guys can provide.

John Sabato · 04-12-2010, 02:58 PM

The little end of the "L" shaped spring goes through the hole in the frame and will protrude slightly. The long end lies in the recess at the bottom of the takedown lever hole and the bump in that spring leg fits into a recess on the bottom of the takedown lever...

This is hard to explain without photos, but I don't have access to my photo library from here.

Perhaps this answer can be found on the YOUTUBE videos on Luger disassembly that have been generously posted there by one of our members...

kingpin93 · 04-12-2010, 03:11 PM

I have checked out the videos on youtube, but I could not find one that showed any detail of the spring and its placement.

04-11-2010, 11:11 PM	#1
kingpin93 New User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Locking Bolt Spring Trouble I took my luger out to shoot the other day and discovered that the locking bolt will not lock any longer when the breech is open. It only stays in the proper position when the breech is closed and the gun is loaded. I am a newbie when it comes to lugers, but I believe I discovered the problem. Last time I disassembled it, somehow the locking bolt spring came out and I didn't notice it . I was wondering if anyone could help me with some pointers on how to install a new one. I haven't been able to find any detailed videos or pictures of how you go about putting the spring in, and I am a little hesitant, don't want to break it. Thanks

04-12-2010, 02:58 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	The little end of the "L" shaped spring goes through the hole in the frame and will protrude slightly. The long end lies in the recess at the bottom of the takedown lever hole and the bump in that spring leg fits into a recess on the bottom of the takedown lever... This is hard to explain without photos, but I don't have access to my photo library from here. Perhaps this answer can be found on the YOUTUBE videos on Luger disassembly that have been generously posted there by one of our members... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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kingpin93 New User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks I have checked out the videos on youtube, but I could not find one that showed any detail of the spring and its placement.

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04-12-2010, 02:29 PM	#2
kingpin93 New User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I guess I should add that it is a 1940 P08. I can't find a illustration of where the spring goes. I know it's a noob mistake, but I had no idea the spring was even in there, so I have no idea how to put the new one in. I would really appreciate any help you guys can provide.