1916 Erfurt "Failure to ****"

DonVoigt · 08-13-2015, 11:07 PM

Sometimes the sear portion of the striker breaks off, yours may be missing.
Post some pictures of the areas involved.

You are correct you should be able to retain the striker in firing position and fire the "cannon" without it being installed in the frame at all; which would eliminate any side plate/lever associated problems.

Pictures really will help.

I do not think a bent spring is the problem; though it should be replaced.

08-13-2015, 11:07 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Sometimes the sear portion of the striker breaks off, yours may be missing. Post some pictures of the areas involved. You are correct you should be able to retain the striker in firing position and fire the "cannon" without it being installed in the frame at all; which would eliminate any side plate/lever associated problems. Pictures really will help. I do not think a bent spring is the problem; though it should be replaced.