Take down pin

simoon · 12-14-2003, 05:02 PM

Anyone know what the pin is called that keeps the lever from opening ?
And where one may be found?

As Always,

Thanks!

Bob

policeluger · 12-14-2003, 05:33 PM

If you ID the part you need, reference the tech info to the left of your screen, and hang on for a day or so, Lugerdoc (here on the forum) will supply you with what you need.

Frank · 12-15-2003, 12:06 AM

Hi Bob, it's called a take down lever spring. I'm sure Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) can help. His email address is:

hellerarms@webtv.net

Lugerdoc · 12-15-2003, 08:06 AM

Simoon et al, I do have a few used originals @$15 or new repros of the same configuration @$10. TH

policeluger · 12-15-2003, 10:49 AM

Frank, are you sure that is the part he is needing?

Frank · 12-15-2003, 02:06 PM

Policeluger, pretty sure!! What else could it be???

simoon · 12-15-2003, 07:12 PM

Sorry I have been away! Thanks for the response!

Takedown lever spring sure sounds right. It is a small wire like spring that pushes up on the lever to keep it from turning down (opening) while not under pressure (like when firing).

There are two small holes in the bottom and right side of the receiver where the ends protrude or nub.

It's a nice shooter I'm considering having restored so I'll take your advice on used original or new.

I'll drop an email to the doctor.

Thanks! What a site!

Frank · 12-15-2003, 10:39 PM

Bob, yup that's it!! I would go with an original in excellent condition rather than a repro!!

Good Luck!! Tell Tom to pick out a nice one!

Dwight Gruber · 12-15-2003, 11:14 PM

Simoon,

Since you are dealing with a Luger for shooting, I recommend that you purchase a new spring.

Unlike most gun springs, this spring spends its entire existence in a state of compression, and so is constantly under stress. A survey of parts breakage in Lugers which are used for shooting reveals that this spring is the part second most subject to breaking, behind ejectors and just ahead of extractors.

A used spring will be nearing the end of its useful life, and since authenticity is not your primary consideration a new spring will provide you with the peace of mind which comes with the knowledge that this spring is less likely to break in use.

It will also help you avoid the embarrasment of having the lever unlock and your sideplate fly off under fire. When this happens, if you are lucky, you will be able to retrieve it before anyone else notices (if you are -really- lucky it will not fall in front of the firing line!).

Buy a new spring and save yourself the trouble.

--Dwight

simoon · 12-16-2003, 06:45 AM

Too late on the firing line... but only my buddy saw it, and he was willing to overlook based on the grouping I'd accomplished.
Guess I'll ask Tom for one of each to have a spare.
Thanks all.

Frank · 12-16-2003, 08:49 AM

Bob, while I might agree with Dwight, I still recommend an original spring in excellent condition. I have used new springs, in the past and found some of them are "soft" due to poor material or improper heat treatment. Of course your method has merit (one of each)

12-14-2003, 05:02 PM	#1
simoon User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Take down pin Anyone know what the pin is called that keeps the lever from opening ? And where one may be found? As Always, Thanks! Bob __________________ Good judgement comes from experience... experience comes from bad judgement.

12-15-2003, 08:06 AM	#4
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	Simoon et al, I do have a few used originals @$15 or new repros of the same configuration @$10. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-15-2003, 07:12 PM	#7
simoon User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sorry I have been away! Thanks for the response! Takedown lever spring sure sounds right. It is a small wire like spring that pushes up on the lever to keep it from turning down (opening) while not under pressure (like when firing). There are two small holes in the bottom and right side of the receiver where the ends protrude or nub. It's a nice shooter I'm considering having restored so I'll take your advice on used original or new. I'll drop an email to the doctor. Thanks! What a site! __________________ Good judgement comes from experience... experience comes from bad judgement.

12-16-2003, 06:45 AM	#10
simoon User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Too late on the firing line... but only my buddy saw it, and he was willing to overlook based on the grouping I'd accomplished. Guess I'll ask Tom for one of each to have a spare. Thanks all. __________________ Good judgement comes from experience... experience comes from bad judgement.

12-14-2003, 05:33 PM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	If you ID the part you need, reference the tech info to the left of your screen, and hang on for a day or so, Lugerdoc (here on the forum) will supply you with what you need.

12-15-2003, 12:06 AM	#3
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Bob, it's called a take down lever spring. I'm sure Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) can help. His email address is: hellerarms@webtv.net

12-15-2003, 10:49 AM	#5
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Frank, are you sure that is the part he is needing?

12-15-2003, 02:06 PM	#6
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Policeluger, pretty sure!! What else could it be???

12-15-2003, 10:39 PM	#8
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Bob, yup that's it!! I would go with an original in excellent condition rather than a repro!! Good Luck!! Tell Tom to pick out a nice one!

12-15-2003, 11:14 PM	#9
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Simoon, Since you are dealing with a Luger for shooting, I recommend that you purchase a new spring. Unlike most gun springs, this spring spends its entire existence in a state of compression, and so is constantly under stress. A survey of parts breakage in Lugers which are used for shooting reveals that this spring is the part second most subject to breaking, behind ejectors and just ahead of extractors. A used spring will be nearing the end of its useful life, and since authenticity is not your primary consideration a new spring will provide you with the peace of mind which comes with the knowledge that this spring is less likely to break in use. It will also help you avoid the embarrasment of having the lever unlock and your sideplate fly off under fire. When this happens, if you are lucky, you will be able to retrieve it before anyone else notices (if you are -really- lucky it will not fall in front of the firing line!). Buy a new spring and save yourself the trouble. --Dwight

12-16-2003, 08:49 AM	#11
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Bob, while I might agree with Dwight, I still recommend an original spring in excellent condition. I have used new springs, in the past and found some of them are "soft" due to poor material or improper heat treatment. Of course your method has merit (one of each)