1900 luger firing pin

Az Frontsight · 09-09-2012, 05:54 PM

Any one know of a shop or person on this forum who I could send my firing pin in to to have the tip repaired befor I send the gun in to thor to have it restored thanks.

CAP Black · 09-09-2012, 10:19 PM

Why not let him repair the firing pin, also?
Jack

Az Frontsight · 09-10-2012, 01:39 AM

Said he does not do this repair.would have loved to.

alanint · 09-10-2012, 02:31 AM

Have you contacted Tom Heller, (Luger Doc) for a replacement?

Edward Tinker · 09-10-2012, 09:00 AM

There is a guy that repairs Japanese Nambu pins, I assume he could repair that type. I can check later, but you could go to the Banzai Japanese forum on main gunboards.com and ask the question there.

I am traveling and may not have access to the internet for a bit.

Ed

Az Frontsight · 09-10-2012, 08:33 PM

Tom doesn't have any for the 1900 Any other suggestions any one I know Im not the only person to have this problem.

sheepherder · 09-25-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Az Frontsight

Tom doesn't have any for the 1900 Any other suggestions any one I know Im not the only person to have this problem.

I pulled the firing pins out of my S/42 P08 and my 1900 AE to compare them...A quick and dirty examination leads me to believe that a P08 firing pin could be reconfigured to work in a 1900...

I'd have to get a P08 firing pin and file/machine it to 1900 profile, but since I want a spare anyway, I'll see what Numrich/Sarco have and put one in my next order...

John Sabato · 09-26-2012, 09:34 AM

Please post a photo of your damaged firing pin so I will know what type of repair to recommend or who to send it to.

Lugerdoc · 10-01-2012, 09:39 AM

Years ago, when I had an abundant supply of postwar Mauser Parabellum FPs, I had several altered to fit the M1900 luger. As I recall, this consisted of turning down the forward portion, so that the tip could extend further forward, cutting back the angled portion of the lug for the same reason and milling a flat from front to back, so that they could clear the arm of the mid toggle link. I'd consider altering some more of my $50 standard FPs, if the market for M1900 repros is now up to $100. TH

Karl · 10-01-2012, 07:53 PM

I didn't pay attention to this post until now. Difficult to tell but based on your photo you may have two P-08 firing pins. The M1900 pin has a very different profile (see photo). A P-08 FP will fit in a 1900 Luger and it will go "click" when you pull the trigger but not "bang." Both pins appear intact. Does your M1900 pin project from the breech block? If not it may be the wrong FP.
KFS

sheepherder · 10-01-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl

Difficult to tell but based on your photo you may have two P-08 firing pins.

Quite possible. After 101 years. Wups! My math is a bit off...111 years.

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The M1900 pin has a very different profile (see photo). A P-08 FP will fit in a 1900 Luger...

That P08 firing pin does not go into my 1900 AE breech block. The tail is too thick.

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Does your M1900 pin project from the breech block?

Both pins protrude from their breech faces.

I see what you mean about the profile being different (on yours). Mine is a later 1900 AE (serial 13246). Is your 1900 an early one???

Kitkat041836 · 10-01-2012, 11:16 PM

I have a orginial 1900 firing pin but it is not cheep,call me if you are instered in it.They are as hard yo find as hens teeth.My number is 1-(510)-523-6682.Thanks,George

sheepherder · 10-02-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitkat041836

I have a orginial 1900 firing pin but it is not cheep,call me if you are instered in it.They are as hard yo find as hens teeth.My number is 1-(510)-523-6682.Thanks,George

George -

Could you post a pic of your 1900 firing pin???

Karl · 10-02-2012, 09:43 AM

Rich,
This would be so much easier if we could swap out firing pins face to face, however, I am unclear on the situation: Your initial post stated that you wanted the FP tip repaired but judging from your photo the tip appears intact. You also stated that the FP does protrude from the breech block, suggesting again that the tip is intact. How far does the tip protrude? Have you test fired a primed case? Is there damage to the FP tip that is not evident in the photo? As a reference my 1900 FP projects about .050" from breech block.
KFS

Neil Young · 10-02-2012, 09:43 AM

Here's a 1902 firing pin. I think they may be the same.

Kitkat041836 · 10-02-2012, 10:30 AM

The 1900&1902 are the same type of firing pins.
Thanks,George

sheepherder · 10-02-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Karl

Rich,
This would be so much easier if we could swap out firing pins face to face, however, I am unclear on the situation: Your initial post stated that you wanted the FP tip repaired but judging from your photo the tip appears intact.

Karl - The mystery is simple to explain...I'm not the original poster...

09-09-2012, 05:54 PM	#1
Az Frontsight New User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1900 luger firing pin Any one know of a shop or person on this forum who I could send my firing pin in to to have the tip repaired befor I send the gun in to thor to have it restored thanks.

09-10-2012, 08:33 PM	#6
Az Frontsight New User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tom doesn't have any for the 1900 Any other suggestions any one I know Im not the only person to have this problem. Last edited by Az Frontsight; 09-12-2012 at 08:30 PM.

09-26-2012, 09:34 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Please post a photo of your damaged firing pin so I will know what type of repair to recommend or who to send it to. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-01-2012, 09:39 AM	#9
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Years ago, when I had an abundant supply of postwar Mauser Parabellum FPs, I had several altered to fit the M1900 luger. As I recall, this consisted of turning down the forward portion, so that the tip could extend further forward, cutting back the angled portion of the lug for the same reason and milling a flat from front to back, so that they could clear the arm of the mid toggle link. I'd consider altering some more of my $50 standard FPs, if the market for M1900 repros is now up to $100. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

10-01-2012, 07:53 PM	#10
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 262 Times in 115 Posts	I didn't pay attention to this post until now. Difficult to tell but based on your photo you may have two P-08 firing pins. The M1900 pin has a very different profile (see photo). A P-08 FP will fit in a 1900 Luger and it will go "click" when you pull the trigger but not "bang." Both pins appear intact. Does your M1900 pin project from the breech block? If not it may be the wrong FP. KFS Attached Images

09-09-2012, 10:19 PM	#2
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	Why not let him repair the firing pin, also? Jack

09-10-2012, 01:39 AM	#3
Az Frontsight New User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Said he does not do this repair.would have loved to.

09-10-2012, 02:31 AM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Have you contacted Tom Heller, (Luger Doc) for a replacement?

09-10-2012, 09:00 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	There is a guy that repairs Japanese Nambu pins, I assume he could repair that type. I can check later, but you could go to the Banzai Japanese forum on main gunboards.com and ask the question there. I am traveling and may not have access to the internet for a bit. Ed

10-01-2012, 11:16 PM	#12
Kitkat041836 RIP Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 195 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	1900 Firing Pin I have a orginial 1900 firing pin but it is not cheep,call me if you are instered in it.They are as hard yo find as hens teeth.My number is 1-(510)-523-6682.Thanks,George

10-02-2012, 09:43 AM	#14
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 262 Times in 115 Posts	Rich, This would be so much easier if we could swap out firing pins face to face, however, I am unclear on the situation: Your initial post stated that you wanted the FP tip repaired but judging from your photo the tip appears intact. You also stated that the FP does protrude from the breech block, suggesting again that the tip is intact. How far does the tip protrude? Have you test fired a primed case? Is there damage to the FP tip that is not evident in the photo? As a reference my 1900 FP projects about .050" from breech block. KFS

10-02-2012, 09:43 AM	#15
Neil Young Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsboro, Alabama Posts: 545 Thanks: 559 Thanked 442 Times in 168 Posts	Here's a 1902 firing pin. I think they may be the same. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Neil The hurrier I go the behinder I get. Sometimes it takes me all day to get nothing done.

10-02-2012, 10:30 AM	#16
Kitkat041836 RIP Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 195 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	1900&1902 The 1900&1902 are the same type of firing pins. Thanks,George