Broken detent spring?

Dale914 · 08-08-2013, 09:08 PM

So while reading another thread, I noticed that while I have the take down lever detent spring, if I turn my take down lever down, it can be pulled out. Is that bad?? And it's a 1939 military

alanint · 08-08-2013, 09:11 PM

It is more likely debris or built up grease. Try wiggling it while applying gentle pressure on the back end of the lever. Sometimes you have to rock them around a little and slowly work them out. I can't imagine a broken detent spring preventing this.

mrerick · 08-08-2013, 09:12 PM

Some of these fit more loosely than others.

The spring should have a slight bend along it's long axis. this fits into a slot on the side of the lever. If the spring has lost it's bend, it becomes easier to remove the take down lever.

If this is a problem, consider getting and installing a replacement spring.

Marc

alvin · 08-09-2013, 07:18 AM

The take down lever can be pulled out at down position, I think that's normal, that's the way to disassemble it. At down position, the lever does not fall out freely, or fall out by shaking the frame, you have to pull it or push it out by applying some force from fingers -- at least, that the way it behaves on my Lugers. If it does fall out freely, sounds like hole on the frame and the lever are not fitting very well..... is the lever numbered to the gun?

sheepherder · 08-09-2013, 08:49 AM

I have had a Luger with the "L" shaped takedown lever spring so worn that the lever would fall out in the down position...A new/repro spring fixed it...

Lugerdoc · 08-09-2013, 02:59 PM

Dale, You luger sound normal. If the TD lever falls out, you probably have a worn spring. I only stock the new German made ones (better quality than the US made repro shown above) @$25 postpaid. TH

sheepherder · 08-09-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

I only stock the new German made ones (better quality than the US made repro shown above) @$25 postpaid. TH

I hope it's better quality...The 'repro shown above' is the original worn one...

DaveL · 08-10-2013, 09:32 AM

I bought one of the Luger Doc's springs and it was of very good quality and worked great.

Zorba · 08-10-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveL

I bought one of the Luger Doc's springs and it was of very good quality and worked great.

I have one on the way, myself. Mine was missing altogether - thanx to some sharp eyed folks here, I found out about it. I would have been too stupid on my own...

Dale914 · 08-15-2013, 09:12 PM

Thanks guys, postino, is that a 1911 long slide in your avatar?

Ron Wood · 08-15-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale914

Thanks guys, postino, is that a 1911 long slide in your avatar?

I'm guessing either a Weimaraner or a Colt 1900.

alanint · 08-15-2013, 10:04 PM

Or a Third Marine Division Patch. I get SO dizzy!!!!

ithacaartist · 08-16-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zormpas

I have one on the way, myself. Mine was missing altogether - thanx to some sharp eyed folks here, I found out about it. I would have been too stupid on my own...

We can tell you're not a stupid person, so your cover is blown. Really, it's merely a matter of education and experience. Hard to spot something missing if you never knew it could exist...

Before you know it, you'll be changing main springs, extractors, and ejectors along with the best of them, able to completely dis/reassemble a Luger--and able to identify any part by looking at it.

Ron Wood · 08-16-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Before you know it, you'll be changing main springs, extractors, and ejectors along with the best of them, able to completely dis/reassemble a Luger--and able to identify any part by looking at it.

Ah yes, such is Luger madness.

Zorba · 08-16-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

We can tell you're not a stupid person, so your cover is blown. Really, it's merely a matter of education and experience. Hard to spot something missing if you never knew it could exist...

Before you know it, you'll be changing main springs, extractors, and ejectors along with the best of them, able to completely dis/reassemble a Luger--and able to identify any part by looking at it.

Actually, it turns out that part of the spring was still there - hoping LugerDoc's replacement shows up tomorrow as I'm taking the pistol to the range on Sunday!

08-08-2013, 09:08 PM	#1
Dale914 User Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Broken detent spring? So while reading another thread, I noticed that while I have the take down lever detent spring, if I turn my take down lever down, it can be pulled out. Is that bad?? And it's a 1939 military

08-08-2013, 09:12 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Some of these fit more loosely than others. The spring should have a slight bend along it's long axis. this fits into a slot on the side of the lever. If the spring has lost it's bend, it becomes easier to remove the take down lever. If this is a problem, consider getting and installing a replacement spring. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,441 Times in 2,329 Posts	I have had a Luger with the "L" shaped takedown lever spring so worn that the lever would fall out in the down position...A new/repro spring fixed it... Attached Images __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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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	Dale, You luger sound normal. If the TD lever falls out, you probably have a worn spring. I only stock the new German made ones (better quality than the US made repro shown above) @$25 postpaid. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-08-2013, 09:11 PM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	It is more likely debris or built up grease. Try wiggling it while applying gentle pressure on the back end of the lever. Sometimes you have to rock them around a little and slowly work them out. I can't imagine a broken detent spring preventing this.

08-09-2013, 07:18 AM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The take down lever can be pulled out at down position, I think that's normal, that's the way to disassemble it. At down position, the lever does not fall out freely, or fall out by shaking the frame, you have to pull it or push it out by applying some force from fingers -- at least, that the way it behaves on my Lugers. If it does fall out freely, sounds like hole on the frame and the lever are not fitting very well..... is the lever numbered to the gun?

08-10-2013, 09:32 AM	#8
DaveL User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I bought one of the Luger Doc's springs and it was of very good quality and worked great.

08-15-2013, 09:12 PM	#10
Dale914 User Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys, postino, is that a 1911 long slide in your avatar?

08-15-2013, 10:04 PM	#12
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Or a Third Marine Division Patch. I get SO dizzy!!!!