What is this piece?

DonVoigt · 12-19-2020, 12:00 AM

These two "things" came in a lot of luger parts, and they are not for a luger- but what are they for. But I am curious.

They have an assembly or serial number, what looks like a depression for a spring, ears for a pin, one has a script "R" and the other a script "R" in a circle.

Likely a gun part, but I have no idea what for!

Info or guesses welcome.

Edward Tinker · 12-19-2020, 01:48 PM

maybe for a 22 LR version

ithacaartist · 12-19-2020, 02:19 PM

It isn't a part from an Erma .22 conversion kit.

To me, it appears to be an adjustable rear sight base. The depression would hold the end of a coil spring, and the thing would pivot on a pin through the 2 "ears." But this does not solve the mystery of what gun it would belong on.

Edward Tinker · 12-19-2020, 03:36 PM

I was thinking not a conversion kit but one of these luger lookalikes, perhaps even a metal die cast type?

gunbugs · 12-20-2020, 12:19 AM

Seems like a magazine catch to me.

Lugerdoc · 12-20-2020, 09:29 AM

At least one of the parts shown is for a 7.65mm Ortgies pistol, which holds the wood grips to the frame. TH

sheepherder · 12-20-2020, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

At least one of the parts shown is for a 7.65mm Ortgies pistol, which holds the wood grips to the frame. TH

Tom has nailed it, as usual!

DonVoigt · 12-20-2020, 11:15 AM

Yes,
It surely appears Tom correct! (and they are both the same).

Thanks Tom.

Anyone that needs one- just let me know!

Thanks to all for their input!

12-19-2020, 02:19 PM	#3
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12-20-2020, 09:29 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	At least one of the parts shown is for a 7.65mm Ortgies pistol, which holds the wood grips to the frame. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-20-2020, 11:15 AM	#8
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Yes, It surely appears Tom correct! (and they are both the same). Thanks Tom. Anyone that needs one- just let me know! Thanks to all for their input! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

12-19-2020, 01:48 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	maybe for a 22 LR version

12-19-2020, 03:36 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	I was thinking not a conversion kit but one of these luger lookalikes, perhaps even a metal die cast type?

12-20-2020, 12:19 AM	#5
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 681 Thanks: 375 Thanked 1,227 Times in 414 Posts	Seems like a magazine catch to me.