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11-11-2018, 05:33 AM | #1 |
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100 years ago today- end of WW1! shot my first P08 after 2 years
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After 2 years of vascillating about whether I should shoot my collector P08 (a 1917 DWM) I finally decided to give it a go. I did NOT use the original matching mag, but rather the Swiss spare; I put 4 rounds of Winchester White Box 115 gr through it with no problems. (1 missed-eject, but that's all) Was a very special experience Especially on this special day of the end of WW1 (that was not planned) But now she goes back in the safe after a thorough clean- I'll shoot it at most once a year... maybe.
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A fitting way to celebrate the Armistice.
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If one "missed" ejection. Have a good look at the ejector before putting it away (that's a major sin to me, as you surely know by now ). I only start having "failures to eject" shortly before the ejector breaks.
Thank you Kurusu... I'm not sure what would indicate an "about-to-break-ejector" , but I will have a look. The failed eject was the 2nd shot out of 4. Spent case remained partway in the chamber preventing the loading of the following round. Perhaps also a dull extractor tip which actually catches the rim of the spent case when ejecting? or a spent case itself whose rim is a fraction of a mm too narrow? Doesn't take much.... Your opinion? |
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Images of closed bolt, the bolt pushes the forward tip of the ejector flush with the barrel extension. Images with open action, the slot cut in the right bolt face, allows the forward tip of the ejector to bend inwards. What breaks in the ejector is the foward tip when the "springness" is lost. The tell tale sign, besides starting to fail to eject, is the forward tip not bending inwards when the action is open. I hope I my explanation is clear. |
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If it left the empty cartridge in the chamber, then that is failure to extract, not eject. Your ejector is probably OK. The extractor should be examined, with its spring.
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I agree 100%. Take a good look at the extractor "claws" and be sure that they both are there(they are prone to break off). Also the extractor spring may well be "done", so to speak.
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Hi Kurusu, gunbugs, rhuff
Many thanks for all your efforts on my behalf, very much appreciated Kurusu, when you said, "Have a good look at the ejector before putting it away," I thought you meant the "extractor" - isn't that the part which lies just above the firing pin, with an internal spring which holds it down, unless a round is in the chamber, at which time it will be pushed up slightly, with the word "geladen" visible? I looked at that part first, please see 1st photo- the curved edge closest to the firing pin is sharp and unchipped, so I think it's OK. The spring is strong as well. It takes some doing to manually push it up to read the word "geladen." After reading your very clear explanation about the ejector spring, together with your photos, I took photos of my P08: Photo 2 with the action closed (spring flat against the right bolt face) and Photo 3 with action open (spring now tensioned inward as you described.) I think that my ejector spring looks OK... your opinion? The last two rounds were shot and extracted with no trouble. However, as this is really a collector's piece, and the risk of damage to a numbered part is very real, I will certainly not shoot it often... maybe once a year? But it was good to give it this one try.... and on this very special day. This gun is now 101 years old
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@ RShaw.
Both you extractor and ejector look healthy. On your first post you said failed to eject. So I thought ejector, and it's the one that breaks more often (luckily it's not a numbered part) what you describe on your second post is not an ejector problem but a failed extraction and that can happen once in a while without being gun related issues. Happens to me on an average of once every 500 rounds. No biggie (except on the timed part of a match). The extractor is a sturdy piece, it can break of course, but it is not that common. In 20 years, in our service pistol matches where only Lugers are allowed, only saw one break. The failure to eject a case that has cleared the chamber, on the other hand, is almost always an ejector ready to give up the ghost. Edit. Maybe the bolt face could be cleaner. Or, it's just picture quality. |
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My error Kurusu- poor choice of terms
The second empty case was 3/4 of the way out of the chamber after firing. The bolt face is definitely dirty now that I look at the photo.... Thanks for your feedback. Good to know also that the extractor does not tend to break THAT easily. On my (matched) shooter P08 (has since been sold) I broke the holdopen Got another one from Tom Heller, but I do not have the expertise to properly fit it- and a friend was really interested in the gun, so I traded it for a Colt 1911 (9 mm) special edition. (Franconia Belgium) Have been on the lookout for a good Luger shooter.... but they don't show up so often here. Fact is... in the Netherlands, one is allowed a max of 5 firearms, unless one has a collector's license. I'm working on that license- but it won't happen for another year. My problem is that I find many different firearms fascinating.... I'm also been torn between two Colt SAA's both third generation AND a recently available Swiss Luger 7,65/ So... I have to make up my mind!! I'm very happy to have my collector P08, and that it's still in good shape. I appreciate your comments, thanks
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Have you tried browsing egun? It's German of course, but there is much more "action" going on than in the Netherlands. I managed to buy a Colt 1903 from there. And they are not that common in Europe. For a "shooter", try to get a Mauser. It's more recent 1935 to 1942 and Mauser made more P.08s than everybody else combined(less rare). Last edited by kurusu; 11-11-2018 at 06:20 PM. |
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Yes, I have heard that Mauser metal quality is better than that of DWM. Have to be patient. egun is a good site, and I've heard good things about it... should perhaps get over my aversion to importing from Germany with all the paperwork. Good idea.
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I have an original condition, all numbers matching (incl. matching magazine) 1916 DWM that I inherited from my Grand Father, which I shoot very occasionally. For regular range shooting I've acquired a 1942 Mauser Luger, thoroughly enjoyable. Best, Mike |
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I’ve also heard that, if you can find one, Swiss Luger shooters are fantastically durable as well.
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The Swiss were the first to adopt the Luger(1901). We can even say that Lugers only exist because of the Swiss Army trials. All things considered all Lugers are durable. But I prefer to shoot the "less older", because I do shoot a lot with them. And eventually everything breaks. |
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Kurusu: All things considered all Lugers are durable. But I prefer to shoot the "less older", because I do shoot a lot with them. And eventually everything breaks.
Good point........ Mike: I have an original condition, all numbers matching (incl. matching magazine) 1916 DWM that I inherited from my Grand Father, which I shoot very occasionally. If I may ask, what ammo do you use in your grandfather's 1916 DWM? (My DWM is 1917.) Thanks |
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The common wisdom here is that these guns prefer hotter European ammunition, but whatever you do don't use +P ammunition. Best, Mike |
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Ahh interesting Mike
Good to know.... I have plenty of the S&B 124 gr... Noooo I won't go near the +P !! Thanks!
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