Do all class or varieties have the same number of pieces

cirelaw · 02-20-2012, 02:23 PM

and are they interchangeable. Eric

mrerick · 02-20-2012, 07:11 PM

Hi Eric,

There were different frame lengths in variations of Lugers. There has been discussion on the board about identifying those. Here is Ron's "Early Frame Tutorial".

Each Luger was hand fitted. That's why they are numbered. So that all the parts of a hand fitted Luger go back. For that reason, they are not strictly interchangeable. Close, but not precise - and that precision is needed for a correctly operating pistol.

Marc

cirelaw · 02-20-2012, 07:23 PM

You made me see what a privaledgeit is to own a 100% real. I hold almost daily the 1917 all matching artillery. To make it through trenches with multible owners in the past century, I thank George daily and decided to never fire it.Beleive me I know what an honor a privalege to get you opinion. I guess in some way we are both LUCKY. Keep On Lugering! Eric

Lugerdoc · 02-21-2012, 10:12 AM

Marc makes a good point; although switched luger parts may fit, they may not work without some fitting. The Navy & LPO8 models with have a few more parts than the standard PO8 due to their adjustable sights. The grip safety lugers will also have at least one additional part, the grip safety spring. Over the early years at DWM many parts were modified as improvements: elimination of the toggle lock assy, improved extractor, breech block and FP, improved trigger & ejector, relieved sear bar and FP and probably many changes to spring tention that are not readily appearant. TH

Arizona Slim · 02-21-2012, 10:41 AM

Thanks Tom, some very interesting information here that I too, wondered about. Lon

cirelaw · 02-21-2012, 11:27 AM

Year ago Ralph sold me a beautiful 1908Navy #2525b. Later he sold me a board that not only doesnt fit but appears to be non military. I have George at the show lookind for a replacement reattaching my sight. Thanks for for yout most valuable insight! Eric

DavidJayUden · 02-21-2012, 12:05 PM

How does one tell that it is non-military?
dju

cirelaw · 02-21-2012, 02:43 PM

It generally have no marking or inspection stamps

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Marc makes a good point; although switched luger parts may fit, they may not work without some fitting. The Navy & LPO8 models with have a few more parts than the standard PO8 due to their adjustable sights. The grip safety lugers will also have at least one additional part, the grip safety spring. Over the early years at DWM many parts were modified as improvements: elimination of the toggle lock assy, improved extractor, breech block and FP, improved trigger & ejector, relieved sear bar and FP and probably many changes to spring tention that are not readily appearant. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Here is navy nightmare Year ago Ralph sold me a beautiful 1908Navy #2525b. Later he sold me a board that not only doesnt fit but appears to be non military. I have George at the show lookind for a replacement reattaching my sight. Thanks for for yout most valuable insight! Eric Attached Thumbnails

02-20-2012, 07:11 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Hi Eric, There were different frame lengths in variations of Lugers. There has been discussion on the board about identifying those. Here is Ron's "Early Frame Tutorial". Each Luger was hand fitted. That's why they are numbered. So that all the parts of a hand fitted Luger go back. For that reason, they are not strictly interchangeable. Close, but not precise - and that precision is needed for a correctly operating pistol. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Thanks Tom, some very interesting information here that I too, wondered about. Lon

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	How does one tell that it is non-military? dju

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	It generally have no marking or inspection stamps