First post/First Luger/First problem

DavidJayUden · 12-24-2013, 07:20 PM

If I'm getting it right, it sounds like the actual striker is not staying back as the toggle comes forward, thus not being "cocked". Correct?
One word of warning, do not put live ammo into the gun as it could concievably fire once the toggle goes forward.
dju

nukem556 · 12-24-2013, 07:38 PM

The gun may very well be cocked, and you don't know it because the trigger lever has nothing to press on. Take off the sideplate and ensure the little spring loaded pin is projecting from the end of the sear bar. If it's stuck in flush, drip some penetrating oil in there and tap on it a bit.

PAcanis · 12-24-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nukem556

The gun may very well be cocked, and you don't know it because the trigger lever has nothing to press on. Take off the sideplate and ensure the little spring loaded pin is projecting from the end of the sear bar. If it's stuck in flush, drip some penetrating oil in there and tap on it a bit.

I'm pretty sure I watched enough vids to take the sideplate off. Thanks for the suggestion.
Not sure I know what to look for, but I guess I'll find out.

12-24-2013, 07:20 PM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	If I'm getting it right, it sounds like the actual striker is not staying back as the toggle comes forward, thus not being "cocked". Correct? One word of warning, do not put live ammo into the gun as it could concievably fire once the toggle goes forward. dju

12-24-2013, 07:38 PM	#2
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	The gun may very well be cocked, and you don't know it because the trigger lever has nothing to press on. Take off the sideplate and ensure the little spring loaded pin is projecting from the end of the sear bar. If it's stuck in flush, drip some penetrating oil in there and tap on it a bit.