Cannot ID a part

wcmaas · 03-09-2010, 02:08 AM

On my 1916 Erfurt, there is a spring steel piece that rides on the exterior top of the trigger plate. It is pinned to the frame, I have not been able to find it identified on a parts diagram. I have, however, found it on some photos.

What is the story with this part? Sorry - no pics but one like it can be seen at: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...urt#post174689

Ice · 03-09-2010, 05:23 AM

Its a safety that prevents the sear from firing the pistol with the sideplate removed. The safety was installed only on Lugers used by the police; military weapons were exempt.

Charlie

wcmaas · 03-09-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice

Its a safety that prevents the sear from firing the pistol with the sideplate removed. The safety was installed only on Lugers used by the police; military weapons were exempt.

Charlie

Thanks Charlie. So if that part is present, could it have been a retrofit or does that mean it was destined for police service from it's first build?

policeluger · 03-09-2010, 10:12 AM

retro fit........

Don M · 03-09-2010, 10:36 AM

Bill,

The sear safety was probably installed on the gun in 1934 in response to orders issued in August 1933. Does the pistol have any markings on the front grip strap?

wcmaas · 03-09-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Don M

Bill,

The sear safety was probably installed on the gun in 1934 in response to orders issued in August 1933. Does the pistol have any markings on the front grip strap?

Yes - 2. A Crown over an "RC" over a Crown over a stylized "T" or "L" (I think).

Steinar · 03-11-2010, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wcmaas

Crown over a stylized "T" or "L" (I think).

Probaby an L.
But was it on the front grip strap?

wcmaas · 03-11-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Steinar

Probaby an L.
But was it on the front grip strap?

Yep - front grip strap. It has a twin on the right side of the receiver, adjacent to the chamber.

alanint · 03-11-2010, 01:35 PM

I think there is a confusion of semantics. Erfurts had factory stamps on the front triggerguard, not the front grip strap

wcmaas · 03-11-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by alanint

I think there is a confusion of semantics. Erfurts had factory stamps on the front triggerguard, not the front grip strap

Sheesh I'm a dope - front of the triggerguard...

03-09-2010, 02:08 AM	#1
wcmaas User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 22 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cannot ID a part On my 1916 Erfurt, there is a spring steel piece that rides on the exterior top of the trigger plate. It is pinned to the frame, I have not been able to find it identified on a parts diagram. I have, however, found it on some photos. What is the story with this part? Sorry - no pics but one like it can be seen at: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...urt#post174689 __________________ Bill Vocatus atque non vocatus, Deus aderit. NRA Member and Certified Instructor

03-09-2010, 10:36 AM	#5
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Bill, The sear safety was probably installed on the gun in 1934 in response to orders issued in August 1933. Does the pistol have any markings on the front grip strap? __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

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Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Its a safety that prevents the sear from firing the pistol with the sideplate removed. The safety was installed only on Lugers used by the police; military weapons were exempt. Charlie

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policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	retro fit........

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	I think there is a confusion of semantics. Erfurts had factory stamps on the front triggerguard, not the front grip strap