Finnish Luger from WWI??

Luke · 02-27-2006, 10:11 AM

Tim -

I don't understand the exact mechanical failure mechanism but the following two facts support John's comments, above.

1. The Finnish Army did use MG 9mm that was much hotter than present day ammunition.

2. I have observed four Finnish Parabellums with what appears to be unnumbered Mauser rear toggle link replacements.

I have inquired on Jan Still's forum about the nature of failures induced by the hotter 9mm ammunition, but I am not sure anyone has the answer.

By the way, I use the WalMart 100pack 115gr FMJ that John suggested with no problems.

Luke

02-27-2006, 10:11 AM	#4
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Tim - I don't understand the exact mechanical failure mechanism but the following two facts support John's comments, above. 1. The Finnish Army did use MG 9mm that was much hotter than present day ammunition. 2. I have observed four Finnish Parabellums with what appears to be unnumbered Mauser rear toggle link replacements. I have inquired on Jan Still's forum about the nature of failures induced by the hotter 9mm ammunition, but I am not sure anyone has the answer. By the way, I use the WalMart 100pack 115gr FMJ that John suggested with no problems. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther