Unfired luger for 30 years, need help ASAP

mccracken · 02-10-2007, 05:56 AM

Hey guys,

I just picked up my first luger, a Interarms Mauser Parabellum from the 70's, which I don't suspect has been fired in at least 30 years.

I'm planning on shooting it a day from now, and I need quick advice on what to clean/oil to ensure the smoothest possible operation.

I'm a luger and handgun newbie, so any help provided would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys

Edward Tinker · 02-10-2007, 12:01 PM

Don't take it all the way down. Just do a simple tear down, take the toggle pin out and clean it, wipe everything down with oil, bore the brush and brush the bore.

It it appears to operate, then you are good to go.

Ed

Vlim · 02-10-2007, 01:30 PM

Hi,

Expect some 'break-in' firing to be needed. The blued parts need to wear in a bit to ensure smooth operation. Also the magazines can be a tad troublesome at times. I never got the original magazines to work properly in my 1972 Mauser. Switched to MecGars and no problems since.

mccracken · 02-10-2007, 02:16 PM

Ed,

I've never taken a gun apart before, so I'm a bit hesitant to take the luger apart...

Is there a written or video guide for how to do a simple tear down?

thegundude · 02-10-2007, 03:08 PM

Push the upper section back just a bit without folding the toggle. Hold it there while you swing the take down lever so that it points downward. Remove the metal panel from the gun and let the upper section go. Slide ot forward and off of the frame.

That's about all you have to do to field strip it. Assembly is the same only backward.

Good luck.

Vlim · 02-11-2007, 06:18 AM

Plus our forum member 'shadowdog' placed a number of luger instruction videos on YouTube. Do a search for 'luger' and you'll find them.

Or follow this link:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=shadowdog500

mccracken · 02-15-2007, 01:14 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I figured out how to take down the luger into the three pieces, but was afraid to go any farthur until I become more familiar. Those videos are very useful in showing what to expect, but I've found I need to use slightly different methods for my Interarms Mauser.

Anyway, the shooting trip planned for last Sunday had been cancelled due to weather, and it might be a while before I can get another one organized. I'll have plenty of time to become more familiar with my luger.

Thanks all.

02-10-2007, 05:56 AM	#1
mccracken User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unfired luger for 30 years, need help ASAP Hey guys, I just picked up my first luger, a Interarms Mauser Parabellum from the 70's, which I don't suspect has been fired in at least 30 years. I'm planning on shooting it a day from now, and I need quick advice on what to clean/oil to ensure the smoothest possible operation. I'm a luger and handgun newbie, so any help provided would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys

02-10-2007, 12:01 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Don't take it all the way down. Just do a simple tear down, take the toggle pin out and clean it, wipe everything down with oil, bore the brush and brush the bore. It it appears to operate, then you are good to go. 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

02-10-2007, 03:08 PM	#5
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Push the upper section back just a bit without folding the toggle. Hold it there while you swing the take down lever so that it points downward. Remove the metal panel from the gun and let the upper section go. Slide ot forward and off of the frame. That's about all you have to do to field strip it. Assembly is the same only backward. Good luck. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-10-2007, 01:30 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,020 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	Hi, Expect some 'break-in' firing to be needed. The blued parts need to wear in a bit to ensure smooth operation. Also the magazines can be a tad troublesome at times. I never got the original magazines to work properly in my 1972 Mauser. Switched to MecGars and no problems since.

02-10-2007, 02:16 PM	#4
mccracken User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed, I've never taken a gun apart before, so I'm a bit hesitant to take the luger apart... Is there a written or video guide for how to do a simple tear down?

02-11-2007, 06:18 AM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,020 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	Plus our forum member 'shadowdog' placed a number of luger instruction videos on YouTube. Do a search for 'luger' and you'll find them. Or follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=shadowdog500

02-15-2007, 01:14 AM	#7
mccracken User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the replies. I figured out how to take down the luger into the three pieces, but was afraid to go any farthur until I become more familiar. Those videos are very useful in showing what to expect, but I've found I need to use slightly different methods for my Interarms Mauser. Anyway, the shooting trip planned for last Sunday had been cancelled due to weather, and it might be a while before I can get another one organized. I'll have plenty of time to become more familiar with my luger. Thanks all.