Couple of questions

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by Curss

Interesting thread, I did not know the breech block can slap the inside of the gun if the springs are weak. What sort of wear and tear could you visibly see if this was a problem? Might be a good idea to start checking for such damage before you buy a shooter grade gun!

-Chris

Chris,

Yes, this is a very good wear (abuse) indicator and should be checked, if possible, before a Luger is purchased.

After disassembly, take a look at the uppermost part of the rear frame. There you will see where the breach block can contact the frame at its uppermost rear position.

The breach block is hardened, but the frame is not. Where the breach block contacts the frame, there may be peen marks. If these marks are deep or disfiguring (something you can catch your fingernail on), you know that the hot stuff has been fired through the pistol.

Normally, if proper ammo is used, these marks will be only shadows in the bluing, if that, nothing more. Again, a proper load will not slam these parts together; causing the aforementioned, deep, disfiguring peen marks.

I hope this helps.


Sieger