Digfind acquired: 1920 rework of a WW1 artillery

Bill Jensen · 12-31-2004, 12:01 PM

Here are some bigger Before pictures:

http://home.earthlink.net/~debbymayb...gerBigLeft.jpg

http://home.earthlink.net/~debbymayb...erBigRight.jpg

I have soaked the Luger for 2 days in Liquid Wrench. Last night I was able to free up the toggle and middle link, but the middle link broke at the joint where it joins the forward bolt link. I tried to get the bolt to break free but could not. I will try some more today. The grip area is falling apart from the impacts since there was little remaining metal after the rust was removed.

I have been working an hour and managed to move the bolt back 1/2" but it is now stuck there. The extractor is freed up, the spring still works to snap it back and I see the letters "ELADEN" on it. Magazine catch is free. Grips are taking a beating since they are so weak. Recoil lever free too. Soaking again in Liquid Wrench.

After 5 hours of soaking, the bolt slides free. Now I can begin to see inside it. I am having great difficulty freeing the receiver from the frame. Any suggestions? I can't break the rust seal.

Sincerely,
Bill Jensen

12-31-2004, 12:01 PM	#26
Bill Jensen User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here are some bigger Before pictures: http://home.earthlink.net/~debbymayb...gerBigLeft.jpg http://home.earthlink.net/~debbymayb...erBigRight.jpg I have soaked the Luger for 2 days in Liquid Wrench. Last night I was able to free up the toggle and middle link, but the middle link broke at the joint where it joins the forward bolt link. I tried to get the bolt to break free but could not. I will try some more today. The grip area is falling apart from the impacts since there was little remaining metal after the rust was removed. I have been working an hour and managed to move the bolt back 1/2" but it is now stuck there. The extractor is freed up, the spring still works to snap it back and I see the letters "ELADEN" on it. Magazine catch is free. Grips are taking a beating since they are so weak. Recoil lever free too. Soaking again in Liquid Wrench. After 5 hours of soaking, the bolt slides free. Now I can begin to see inside it. I am having great difficulty freeing the receiver from the frame. Any suggestions? I can't break the rust seal. Sincerely, Bill Jensen Last edited by Bill Jensen; 12-31-2004 at 11:35 PM.