who can repair my luger?

lee2 · 02-19-2012, 03:19 PM

looks like the breechblock is is missing a section on the rim that holds the firing bin spring retainer guide in place (see pic). anyone who can repair this?
this is a mismatched shooter.
your help is greatly appreciated.
thanks.

Edward Tinker · 02-19-2012, 03:30 PM

I deleted the 2nd thread, as it was a duplicate in another forum.

I also moved your request for repair, to the Repairs, Restoration & Refinishing
part of the forum...

Admin

Edward Tinker · 02-19-2012, 03:32 PM

What does the retainer do, just pop out or? You have to push it in and then twist it (the 3rd use for the screwdriver / loading tool)

Ed

lee2 · 02-19-2012, 03:34 PM

when i twist in place it just pops out.

lee2 · 02-19-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

I deleted the 2nd thread, as it was a duplicate in another forum.

I also moved your request for repair, to the Repairs, Restoration & Refinishing
part of the forum...

Admin

thanks i didnt know where to post this.

Thor · 02-19-2012, 05:09 PM

usually from an overload, case fails or primer is punched by High pressure, slams the fireing pin reward and punches out a small retained nub from the breechblock. Cheaper in a shooter Luger to replace the breechblock, check head space, rock on!

lee2 · 02-19-2012, 05:25 PM

thanks for the update. is this something that can be repaired?
Does anyone here have a replacement breechblock?
thanks.

rhuff · 02-19-2012, 06:18 PM

I am pretty sure that Tom Heller(Luger Doc) on this forum has some unnumbered breechblocks that are for sale. I don't know of anyone that would/could repair your breechblock, but perhaps someone on the forum knows otherwise.

alanint · 02-19-2012, 06:53 PM

I really don't see any problem with your breechblock. The channel looks intact and I don't see anything missing. I suspect that perhaps the "ear" on your firing pin spring guide is excessively worn. A much cheaper solution may be available if you swap out this part first and see if it holds within the breechblock. Borrow someone else's and try it.

lee2 · 02-19-2012, 07:04 PM

if you look in the red circle of this pic the rim should be solid with no gap.

Lugerdoc · 02-21-2012, 09:01 AM

The "blown" breech block shown above is not an uncommon problem caused by excess pressure on the FP, which acts as a piston to knock out the missing chunk of the rear of BB. As Thor mentioned above, it will be cheaper on a mismatched luger, to just replace the BB. On a few ocassions on matching lugers, I've had the rear of the BB welded up, but the hard part is getting the excess weld out of the channel in which the retainer turns. TH

lee2 · 02-21-2012, 09:07 AM

I want to thank you all for the information that you have provided.I have exactly five rounds of Winchester white box thru it. I cannot speak for the other owners though. It is presently with a local gunsmith. Depending on what he says, I may sell it or part it out. It may be several weeks before I know anything.
Thanks again ,
Lee

LugerMan.com · 02-21-2012, 10:18 AM

I can repair the breach block for $75 or i can sell a replacement for $140

Contact: Eugene@LugerMan.com

Thanks.

02-19-2012, 03:19 PM	#1
lee2 User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	who can repair my luger? looks like the breechblock is is missing a section on the rim that holds the firing bin spring retainer guide in place (see pic). anyone who can repair this? this is a mismatched shooter. your help is greatly appreciated. thanks. Attached Thumbnails

02-19-2012, 03:32 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	What does the retainer do, just pop out or? You have to push it in and then twist it (the 3rd use for the screwdriver / loading tool) Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-19-2012, 05:09 PM	#6
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	usually from an overload, case fails or primer is punched by High pressure, slams the fireing pin reward and punches out a small retained nub from the breechblock. Cheaper in a shooter Luger to replace the breechblock, check head space, rock on! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

02-19-2012, 07:04 PM	#10
lee2 User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	if you look in the red circle of this pic the rim should be solid with no gap. Attached Thumbnails

02-21-2012, 09:01 AM	#11
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	The "blown" breech block shown above is not an uncommon problem caused by excess pressure on the FP, which acts as a piston to knock out the missing chunk of the rear of BB. As Thor mentioned above, it will be cheaper on a mismatched luger, to just replace the BB. On a few ocassions on matching lugers, I've had the rear of the BB welded up, but the hard part is getting the excess weld out of the channel in which the retainer turns. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-19-2012, 03:30 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	I deleted the 2nd thread, as it was a duplicate in another forum. I also moved your request for repair, to the Repairs, Restoration & Refinishing part of the forum... Admin

02-19-2012, 03:34 PM	#4
lee2 User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	when i twist in place it just pops out.

02-19-2012, 05:25 PM	#7
lee2 User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the update. is this something that can be repaired? Does anyone here have a replacement breechblock? thanks.

02-19-2012, 06:18 PM	#8
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	I am pretty sure that Tom Heller(Luger Doc) on this forum has some unnumbered breechblocks that are for sale. I don't know of anyone that would/could repair your breechblock, but perhaps someone on the forum knows otherwise.

02-19-2012, 06:53 PM	#9
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I really don't see any problem with your breechblock. The channel looks intact and I don't see anything missing. I suspect that perhaps the "ear" on your firing pin spring guide is excessively worn. A much cheaper solution may be available if you swap out this part first and see if it holds within the breechblock. Borrow someone else's and try it.

02-21-2012, 09:07 AM	#12
lee2 User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I want to thank you all for the information that you have provided.I have exactly five rounds of Winchester white box thru it. I cannot speak for the other owners though. It is presently with a local gunsmith. Depending on what he says, I may sell it or part it out. It may be several weeks before I know anything. Thanks again , Lee

02-21-2012, 10:18 AM	#13
LugerMan.com User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 377 Thanks: 91 Thanked 364 Times in 116 Posts	Repair I can repair the breach block for $75 or i can sell a replacement for $140 Contact: Eugene@LugerMan.com Thanks.