New to forum - my 1938 P08

[mrerick]

Double check that the little hooks on the lever that attaches to the recoil spring have properly engaged with the "S" shaped linkage on the toggle train in the receiver. if this misses the hooks, things can go wrong.

On first glance, your Luger looks to be all matching and in original finish. If this is true it would be considered collectible. Look at the inside of the trigger plate for the numbers "37" or "38". That plus the last digits of the serial on the outside confirms it's original to the pistol.

Be sure that the dissassembly locking bolt at the front of the frame is properly installed, and not binding or blocked when in it's horizontal position. There is a little flat slightly "L" shaped spring that holds it in the operate position.

We have published a very useful reference PDF FAQ document that you'd probably like. Just follow the FAQ links at the top of evry forum page.