Anyone disassembled a Borchardt?

Ron Wood · 05-28-2011, 01:34 AM

The T-lug on the Borchardt is actually peened over on the outside of the spring plate to fasten it. I once was handed a nearly pristine Borchardt that some ham-handed individual had attempted to replace the spring plate incorrectly and torqued the T-lug out of alignment. Using a pair of smooth jaw pliers I was able to rotate it back into the proper orientation but I was sweating BBs the whole time. Nothing like risking breaking a part on a $25K+ gun to get your undivided attention.

Bill, I am in awe of your machining skills and reverse-engineering ability. You are really talented.

05-28-2011, 01:34 AM	#10
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	The T-lug on the Borchardt is actually peened over on the outside of the spring plate to fasten it. I once was handed a nearly pristine Borchardt that some ham-handed individual had attempted to replace the spring plate incorrectly and torqued the T-lug out of alignment. Using a pair of smooth jaw pliers I was able to rotate it back into the proper orientation but I was sweating BBs the whole time. Nothing like risking breaking a part on a $25K+ gun to get your undivided attention. Bill, I am in awe of your machining skills and reverse-engineering ability. You are really talented. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction