1917 DWM Luger with a bent frame

IrishEddie · 12-10-2008, 06:55 PM

Hi,

I have tried several recommendations, such as hammering wood between the frame ears and using a flat punch to relieve the dent. So far everything has been to no avail. I do not believe I am strong enough to lodge the receiver from the frame.

Interestingly, a couple of centimeters of the receiver protrudes from the frame. I have contemplated placing the luger in a vise to see if I can push the receiver back into the frame. Perhaps this would fix the intrusion made by the dent. I cannot help but wonder if this was not some sort of home-made deactivation.

Thanks for all of your help,
Eddie

12-10-2008, 06:55 PM	#16
IrishEddie User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, I have tried several recommendations, such as hammering wood between the frame ears and using a flat punch to relieve the dent. So far everything has been to no avail. I do not believe I am strong enough to lodge the receiver from the frame. Interestingly, a couple of centimeters of the receiver protrudes from the frame. I have contemplated placing the luger in a vise to see if I can push the receiver back into the frame. Perhaps this would fix the intrusion made by the dent. I cannot help but wonder if this was not some sort of home-made deactivation. Thanks for all of your help, Eddie