Nickeled 4 inch Bull Barrel

Edward Tinker · 09-20-2002, 06:31 PM

Well, I just got back from Puerto Rico for work and looked at my new acquisition! It is sweet Tom, I love it!

It is a John Martz barrel, the frame is nickeled, the bull barrel is burnished metal. I know that Mr. Martz has done that on other occasions and it does look very nice. Shoots good, the last couple of rounds didn't fire, I cleaned her up and took a look at the firing pin, but it appeared fine, although the rounds show only a light indentation.

Any suggestions?

Thor · 09-20-2002, 07:05 PM

Cleanup the firing pin tunnel in the breech block, see if the pin is sliding easy, oil the pin lightly, replace the firing spring with a Wolff replacement spring. Go shoot it and provide test targets......that baby has GOT to me accccccurate!!!

Ron Wood · 09-20-2002, 07:46 PM

Holy Toledo! You know there are going to be comments about pimp guns, but I have got to say that is one FINE LOOKING LUGER! Congratulations! I agree with Thor, I want to see how that critter shoots once you get the mis-fire problem fixed. I'll bet it will shoot better than you can. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Russ · 09-20-2002, 08:02 PM

Ed your new luger looks great. i have been looking for a heavy barrel, but have not been able to find the right one.
<img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Russ

Edward Tinker · 09-20-2002, 08:07 PM

Thanks guys, will take her apart and clean the pin good. Never taken the firing pin out, any tricks I should know?

Russ, my last two Lugers I picked up from the forum, by mentioning that I was looking for something. Now Hugh has this 6 inch bull barrel that is really sweet looking... [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Russ · 09-20-2002, 08:14 PM

When he posted pics, that is what got me intrested in a bull barrel luger.{ we have all those sage rats that are a lot of fun to shoot}

Ed
maybe next spring i will meet you in eastern ore. and go shoot a few?

russ <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

Edward Tinker · 09-20-2002, 08:16 PM

Always sounds good! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Hugh · 09-20-2002, 10:59 PM

Ed,

They can look down their noses at us all they want, but them shiny nickel guns is PURTY!
<img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Edward Tinker · 09-20-2002, 11:50 PM

Yup Hugh, now we can "both" smile at 'em! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

John Sabato · 09-23-2002, 10:22 AM

Ed, regarding removal of the firing pin. there are no tricks involved. just turn the firing pin retainer one quarter turn counter clockwise but be prepared for the spring to jump. It is held in place by a simple tongue in grove type mechanism (looks like a screw) that works similar to the barrel bushing on a 1911A1 Colt.

And don't just clean the firing pin, make sure you clean the crud out of the firing pin recess in the bolt. Lots of dirt can accumulate there over the years. too much dirt means not enough travel and that in turn means light or insufficient primer hits.

BTW, Cool looking shooter Luger!

Doubs · 09-23-2002, 11:05 AM

[quote]Originally posted by Ron Wood:
<strong>Holy Toledo! You know there are going to be comments about pimp guns,..... </strong><hr></blockquote>

That, Sir, is no pimp's gun! It's a full-fledged Juarez Madam's gun if I ever saw one! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Seriously Ed, that's a fine looking Luger. I'd like to have one with a slightly lighter 6" bull barrel in .30 caliber. Like everyone else, I'm anxious to see what yours will do.

Lugerdoc · 09-23-2002, 12:45 PM

Ed, I love your photos. Almost makes me sorry that I sold it. If you need a new firing pin or spring, just send me the old ones for a no cost exchange. Tom H.

Edward Tinker · 09-23-2002, 07:40 PM

Thanks Tom, will test fire after I get home, RK told me how to take the pin out, EASY once you know how [img]biggrin.gif[/img] and I'll see if cleaning her up fixed her [img]smile.gif[/img]

09-20-2002, 06:31 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Nickeled 4 inch Bull Barrel Well, I just got back from Puerto Rico for work and looked at my new acquisition! It is sweet Tom, I love it! It is a John Martz barrel, the frame is nickeled, the bull barrel is burnished metal. I know that Mr. Martz has done that on other occasions and it does look very nice. Shoots good, the last couple of rounds didn't fire, I cleaned her up and took a look at the firing pin, but it appeared fine, although the rounds show only a light indentation. Any suggestions? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-20-2002, 07:05 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Cleanup the firing pin tunnel in the breech block, see if the pin is sliding easy, oil the pin lightly, replace the firing spring with a Wolff replacement spring. Go shoot it and provide test targets......that baby has GOT to me accccccurate!!! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

09-20-2002, 07:46 PM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	Holy Toledo! You know there are going to be comments about pimp guns, but I have got to say that is one FINE LOOKING LUGER! Congratulations! I agree with Thor, I want to see how that critter shoots once you get the mis-fire problem fixed. I'll bet it will shoot better than you can. [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-20-2002, 08:02 PM	#4
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Ed your new luger looks great. i have been looking for a heavy barrel, but have not been able to find the right one. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> Russ __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

09-20-2002, 08:07 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Thanks guys, will take her apart and clean the pin good. Never taken the firing pin out, any tricks I should know? Russ, my last two Lugers I picked up from the forum, by mentioning that I was looking for something. Now Hugh has this 6 inch bull barrel that is really sweet looking... [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-20-2002, 08:14 PM	#6
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	When he posted pics, that is what got me intrested in a bull barrel luger.{ we have all those sage rats that are a lot of fun to shoot} Ed maybe next spring i will meet you in eastern ore. and go shoot a few? russ <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

09-20-2002, 08:16 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Always sounds good! [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-20-2002, 10:59 PM	#8
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Ed, They can look down their noses at us all they want, but them shiny nickel guns is PURTY! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

09-20-2002, 11:50 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Yup Hugh, now we can "both" smile at 'em! [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-23-2002, 10:22 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Ed, regarding removal of the firing pin. there are no tricks involved. just turn the firing pin retainer one quarter turn counter clockwise but be prepared for the spring to jump. It is held in place by a simple tongue in grove type mechanism (looks like a screw) that works similar to the barrel bushing on a 1911A1 Colt. And don't just clean the firing pin, make sure you clean the crud out of the firing pin recess in the bolt. Lots of dirt can accumulate there over the years. too much dirt means not enough travel and that in turn means light or insufficient primer hits. BTW, Cool looking shooter Luger! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-23-2002, 11:05 AM	#11
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 772 Thanked 1,617 Times in 526 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by Ron Wood: <strong>Holy Toledo! You know there are going to be comments about pimp guns,..... </strong><hr></blockquote> That, Sir, is no pimp's gun! It's a full-fledged Juarez Madam's gun if I ever saw one! [img]biggrin.gif[/img] Seriously Ed, that's a fine looking Luger. I'd like to have one with a slightly lighter 6" bull barrel in .30 caliber. Like everyone else, I'm anxious to see what yours will do.

09-23-2002, 12:45 PM	#12
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Ed, I love your photos. Almost makes me sorry that I sold it. If you need a new firing pin or spring, just send me the old ones for a no cost exchange. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

09-23-2002, 07:40 PM	#13
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Thanks Tom, will test fire after I get home, RK told me how to take the pin out, EASY once you know how [img]biggrin.gif[/img] and I'll see if cleaning her up fixed her [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV