Installing a new rear toggle link

dalek · 05-15-2017, 12:14 PM

Are they fitted (New one is larger in diameter and then take some off until they fit) or they have defined diameters?

DonVoigt · 05-15-2017, 03:52 PM

You need to explain a little more.
Are you talking about the Link or the pin?
Yes, pins (and the holes they go into) are "sized", normal and one or two over size diameters.

I doubt you can reduce the diameter of the pin accurately(no way to hold it), and you would need a reamer of the precise pin size to enlarge the holes.

Sounds like your "new" pin is an oversize one.

Why are you changing/replacing it ?

sheepherder · 05-15-2017, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Sounds like your "new" pin is an oversize one.

And there are people selling the O/S pins on eBay without noting that they are O/S...(Yes, I have first-hand experience)...So if you do buy one, get one from a reputable Luger parts dealer...

DonVoigt · 05-15-2017, 08:05 PM

Rich is correct - but in defense of "ignorant" sellers, most of them don't have a clue.

One would actually have to know the correct diameter and measure one to tell if it were oversize or not.

Original oversize pins are "usually" marked on the end, as in "+.05mm or +.1MM" IIRC; but not always.

Edward Tinker · 05-15-2017, 09:52 PM

I have a number of oversized pins - only needed one on one occasion

dalek · 06-26-2017, 03:29 PM

Update: got a pin from Sarco and it fit poifectly. It was smaller than the spare one I had (i.e. the one that would not fit and caused me to ask about the pin sizes).

Thanks for all the help!

05-15-2017, 12:14 PM	#1
dalek User Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Installing a new rear toggle link Are they fitted (New one is larger in diameter and then take some off until they fit) or they have defined diameters?

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	You need to explain a little more. Are you talking about the Link or the pin? Yes, pins (and the holes they go into) are "sized", normal and one or two over size diameters. I doubt you can reduce the diameter of the pin accurately(no way to hold it), and you would need a reamer of the precise pin size to enlarge the holes. Sounds like your "new" pin is an oversize one. Why are you changing/replacing it ? __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

05-15-2017, 08:05 PM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Rich is correct - but in defense of "ignorant" sellers, most of them don't have a clue. One would actually have to know the correct diameter and measure one to tell if it were oversize or not. Original oversize pins are "usually" marked on the end, as in "+.05mm or +.1MM" IIRC; but not always. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

05-15-2017, 09:52 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	I have a number of oversized pins - only needed one on one occasion __________________ 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

06-26-2017, 03:29 PM	#6
dalek User Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Update: got a pin from Sarco and it fit poifectly. It was smaller than the spare one I had (i.e. the one that would not fit and caused me to ask about the pin sizes). Thanks for all the help!