First Luger

Parabellus · 04-19-2006, 01:47 AM

Greetings everyone!

I am three days into my ten-day waiting period to acquire my first Luger, a 1920 DWM military pistol. The numbers match and the outward condition looks good. It fires but the action is stiff and won't fully chamber a round. I have no knowledge nor desire to disassemble the weapon. The dealer says that a military cartridge instead of a standard 9mm may solve the problem. Once I take delivery I plan to head to the firing range. Is there any advice I can get concerning oiling, cleaning, etc? Needless to say I am very excited and anxious to make it work properly.

I am new to handguns in general though I became familiar with M14 and M16 rifles during the VietNam War. I did my year at the 43rd Signal Battalion near Pleiku and II Corps HQ.

It's good to find a group like this. I hope my selected username is not too pretentious.

Thank you all,
Parabellus

04-19-2006, 01:47 AM	#1
Parabellus User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 195 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	First Luger Greetings everyone! I am three days into my ten-day waiting period to acquire my first Luger, a 1920 DWM military pistol. The numbers match and the outward condition looks good. It fires but the action is stiff and won't fully chamber a round. I have no knowledge nor desire to disassemble the weapon. The dealer says that a military cartridge instead of a standard 9mm may solve the problem. Once I take delivery I plan to head to the firing range. Is there any advice I can get concerning oiling, cleaning, etc? Needless to say I am very excited and anxious to make it work properly. I am new to handguns in general though I became familiar with M14 and M16 rifles during the VietNam War. I did my year at the 43rd Signal Battalion near Pleiku and II Corps HQ. It's good to find a group like this. I hope my selected username is not too pretentious. Thank you all, Parabellus