from a newbie with a 'new' luger

wil franken · 11-13-2004, 04:19 AM

finally got myself a 'new' luger (vopo, 1941 BYF with new barrel.) Can't wait to shoot it

Edward Tinker · 11-13-2004, 08:47 AM

GREAT Wil!! Welcome to the forum, I am sure it'll shooooot wonderful!

Ed

Vlim · 11-13-2004, 12:27 PM

Yes!

Glad you found the forum, Wil.

Another Dutch native won over to the wonderfull world of Luger-shooting!

We will be trying out this new VoPo tomorrow. I had a chance to look at it at a local gunshow and it is a very nice example, with no messed-up parts like some Vopo's. This one's crisp down to the serial number on the firing pin (no etched substitute, etc...).

The great condition of the parts, together with the VoPo barrel will make this one nice shooter!

wil franken · 11-14-2004, 05:23 AM

let's find out

wil franken · 11-14-2004, 01:26 PM

Indeed a very nice shooter! very accurate!
But, as in all things of age, a bit brittle. as i was firing it, it fell apart, due to a loose spring or lockingbolt. Fortunately Gerben had a replacement, so I could continue shooting.
Now I'm looking for a locking bolt and -spring (#24 and #25 in parts-list) preferrably stamped #31 ( as my luger has serial# 5531).
Who can offer me that?

Vlim · 11-15-2004, 01:48 PM

Yes,

The locking bolt/takedown lever was a bit worn, probably as the result of the failure of the original spring. During shooting the bolt went into 'dissasembly mode' and the luger was field stripped during firing

No harm done and a replacement bolt was quickly installed. And as expected, a darn nice shooter!

wil franken · 11-15-2004, 03:20 PM

perhaps refurbishing the old locking bolt? as i understand adding a 'new' part with matching number equalls fraud??

Vlim · 11-16-2004, 02:00 PM

Well, don't worry about it. 'Boosting' is certainly not appreciated. Trying to present something as something it is not.

Simply restoring a shooter to working order using parts on hand isn't really a problem.

If you manage to find a replacement part with the same number and you clearly state that fact when you want to sell the pistol is allright in my book.

11-13-2004, 04:19 AM	#1
wil franken User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	from a newbie with a 'new' luger finally got myself a 'new' luger (vopo, 1941 BYF with new barrel.) Can't wait to shoot it __________________ if it is made after 1937, it has been well tested...

11-14-2004, 05:23 AM	#4
wil franken User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	let's find out __________________ if it is made after 1937, it has been well tested...

11-14-2004, 01:26 PM	#5
wil franken User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Indeed a very nice shooter! very accurate! But, as in all things of age, a bit brittle. as i was firing it, it fell apart, due to a loose spring or lockingbolt. Fortunately Gerben had a replacement, so I could continue shooting. Now I'm looking for a locking bolt and -spring (#24 and #25 in parts-list) preferrably stamped #31 ( as my luger has serial# 5531). Who can offer me that? __________________ if it is made after 1937, it has been well tested...

11-15-2004, 03:20 PM	#7
wil franken User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	perhaps refurbishing the old locking bolt? as i understand adding a 'new' part with matching number equalls fraud?? __________________ if it is made after 1937, it has been well tested...

11-13-2004, 08:47 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	GREAT Wil!! Welcome to the forum, I am sure it'll shooooot wonderful! Ed __________________ 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

11-13-2004, 12:27 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,947 Times in 1,198 Posts	Yes! Glad you found the forum, Wil. Another Dutch native won over to the wonderfull world of Luger-shooting! We will be trying out this new VoPo tomorrow. I had a chance to look at it at a local gunshow and it is a very nice example, with no messed-up parts like some Vopo's. This one's crisp down to the serial number on the firing pin (no etched substitute, etc...). The great condition of the parts, together with the VoPo barrel will make this one nice shooter!

11-15-2004, 01:48 PM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,947 Times in 1,198 Posts	Yes, The locking bolt/takedown lever was a bit worn, probably as the result of the failure of the original spring. During shooting the bolt went into 'dissasembly mode' and the luger was field stripped during firing No harm done and a replacement bolt was quickly installed. And as expected, a darn nice shooter!

11-16-2004, 02:00 PM	#8
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,947 Times in 1,198 Posts	Well, don't worry about it. 'Boosting' is certainly not appreciated. Trying to present something as something it is not. Simply restoring a shooter to working order using parts on hand isn't really a problem. If you manage to find a replacement part with the same number and you clearly state that fact when you want to sell the pistol is allright in my book.