1900 luger toggle lock repair

DonVoigt · 01-05-2018, 09:23 AM

Well,
I would not do it.
The old solder will be the high temp type, requiring at least orange heat to melt.

I would not want to heat a spot, might warp, will require re-finish.

If the missing latch bothers you, I would suggest you sell the offending pistol and buy one with an intact latch. JMHO.

As said before, it is not needed for function.

I have a very nice and scarce 1900 variant with a broken latch; I would never consider repairing it- as is often said: "it's part of the history".

01-05-2018, 09:23 AM	#6
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Well, I would not do it. The old solder will be the high temp type, requiring at least orange heat to melt. I would not want to heat a spot, might warp, will require re-finish. If the missing latch bothers you, I would suggest you sell the offending pistol and buy one with an intact latch. JMHO. As said before, it is not needed for function. I have a very nice and scarce 1900 variant with a broken latch; I would never consider repairing it- as is often said: "it's part of the history". Attached Thumbnails __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie