Mauser Parabellum P-08 - bent extractor

rivieraranch · 12-26-2011, 10:37 AM

I was showing my Mauser last night and I noticed that the right side of the extractor, viewed from the outside, is bent outward a little bit. Don't tell me the extractor is going to break in this one, too.

FNorm · 12-26-2011, 10:59 AM

Are you sure it is seated properly?

FN

mrerick · 12-26-2011, 11:10 AM

Does it look like it's axially twisted (rotated along the long axis of the extractor)?

It may be worth removing the pin, and the extractor and spring and checking to see if there is dirt in there twisting the extractor to one side.

Marc

Ron Wood · 12-26-2011, 12:21 PM

Do you mean "extractor" (located in the breechblock) or "ejector" (located on the right side of the receiver)? Ejectors will sometimes exhibit a bit of a "bow" which may or may not indicate a replacement or forced (improper) installation. They usually still function OK.

Vlim · 12-26-2011, 01:02 PM

Both parts are not numbered on a Mauser Parabellum, so if either one would break, it's not a big issue.

rivieraranch · 12-26-2011, 10:42 PM

Ejector. I meant to write. I will make sure it is clean.

FNorm · 12-27-2011, 10:14 AM

Ejectors: It is sometimes difficult the get the middle tab to snap in. That would cause the bow. If the back, round button is in, push the triangular tab from the inside. Almost flush with the receiver. Then push really hard on the middle of the ejector. I love wooden chop sticks...

12-26-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Mauser Parabellum P-08 - bent extractor I was showing my Mauser last night and I noticed that the right side of the extractor, viewed from the outside, is bent outward a little bit. Don't tell me the extractor is going to break in this one, too.

12-26-2011, 11:10 AM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Does it look like it's axially twisted (rotated along the long axis of the extractor)? It may be worth removing the pin, and the extractor and spring and checking to see if there is dirt in there twisting the extractor to one side. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

12-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Do you mean "extractor" (located in the breechblock) or "ejector" (located on the right side of the receiver)? Ejectors will sometimes exhibit a bit of a "bow" which may or may not indicate a replacement or forced (improper) installation. They usually still function OK. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-26-2011, 10:59 AM	#2
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Are you sure it is seated properly? FN

12-26-2011, 01:02 PM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,031 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	Both parts are not numbered on a Mauser Parabellum, so if either one would break, it's not a big issue.

12-26-2011, 10:42 PM	#6
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Ejector. I meant to write. I will make sure it is clean.

12-27-2011, 10:14 AM	#7
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Ejectors: It is sometimes difficult the get the middle tab to snap in. That would cause the bow. If the back, round button is in, push the triangular tab from the inside. Almost flush with the receiver. Then push really hard on the middle of the ejector. I love wooden chop sticks...