1914 Luger

Garandsrus · 11-21-2022, 08:00 PM

Hi,

I am new to this forum and am a new Luger owner! I have wanted to get a Luger for quite a while and finally got one. It is matching except for the magazine, the locking bolt and side plate.

The locking bolt is broken so I ordered a replacement from Numrich. Is there any fitting required when replacing this part? I wouldn't think so.

The side plate is another story. I don't know why the bluing is gone, but I can try and cold blue it. Any ideas? I also read that final fitting may be required if I replace it, so that's probably not an option right now.

I have shot the pistol on one range visit and it functioned fine and shot well. It is really a fun pistol to shoot!

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!

Here is a picture:

Doubs · 11-21-2022, 08:47 PM

Welcome to the forum. A 1914 Luger is a fine one made at a time when craftsmanship was at it's peak at DWM.

If you shot it and it worked fine then the side plate is OK. The locking bolt may require some minor fitting... or it may not. You won't know until you have a chance to try it.

Bill_in_VA · 11-21-2022, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Garandsrus

well, the picture didn't get added....

Your link works for me

jeb111 · 11-22-2022, 09:02 AM

That’s a nice clean looking 1914 Luger. I wouldn’t worry about messing with the side plate it look fine to me. As you said they are fun to shoot.
Jim

Karl · 11-22-2022, 09:42 AM

Garandrus,

The surface of the side plate looks like it may be an aftermarket replacement. These are cast rather than the milled originals. That would also explain the lack of a number and blue. Nothing wrong with adding some cold blue.

KFS

jimmiej · 11-22-2022, 09:43 AM

Congratulations! Be warned they are addictive. Betcha can't shoot just one!

spangy · 11-22-2022, 02:21 PM

A couple of things regarding your Luger.
1st off ... congratulations ... like jimmiej says 'they are addictive' so make room for more.
2nd ... the trigger plate is definitively an aftermarket replacement IMO.
I think the original was probably damaged around the time the 'amateur' tried to force the take down lever down and 'broke' the round end from it ... insult to injury he then rounded the end to make it appear 'normal' lol.
Also your left grip has the dreaded million dollar chip which doesn't really affect the value because this is an obvious 'shooter' grade gun BUT it is still nonetheless a Luger and therefore deserving of a loving home and owner.

Have fun Garandsrus ... that's the main thing

Garandsrus · 11-27-2022, 01:31 PM

I replaced the take down arm and it works great now! I also blued the side plate and it made a huge difference.

Thank you for all the assistance…

Vlim · 11-27-2022, 04:11 PM

Please don't show your images using external links, but upload them to the forum.

Garandsrus · 11-27-2022, 09:58 PM

Vlim,

Thank you for the post. I didn't know how to add pictures here but figured it out and modified the two links with images.

11-21-2022, 08:00 PM	#1
Garandsrus New User Join Date: Nov 2022 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts	1914 Luger Hi, I am new to this forum and am a new Luger owner! I have wanted to get a Luger for quite a while and finally got one. It is matching except for the magazine, the locking bolt and side plate. The locking bolt is broken so I ordered a replacement from Numrich. Is there any fitting required when replacing this part? I wouldn't think so. The side plate is another story. I don't know why the bluing is gone, but I can try and cold blue it. Any ideas? I also read that final fitting may be required if I replace it, so that's probably not an option right now. I have shot the pistol on one range visit and it functioned fine and shot well. It is really a fun pistol to shoot! Thank you in advance for any help you can provide! Here is a picture: Last edited by Garandsrus; 11-27-2022 at 09:59 PM. Reason: add pic

11-22-2022, 02:21 PM	#7
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 617 Thanks: 3,065 Thanked 1,057 Times in 429 Posts	A couple of things regarding your Luger. 1st off ... congratulations ... like jimmiej says 'they are addictive' so make room for more. 2nd ... the trigger plate is definitively an aftermarket replacement IMO. I think the original was probably damaged around the time the 'amateur' tried to force the take down lever down and 'broke' the round end from it ... insult to injury he then rounded the end to make it appear 'normal' lol. Also your left grip has the dreaded million dollar chip which doesn't really affect the value because this is an obvious 'shooter' grade gun BUT it is still nonetheless a Luger and therefore deserving of a loving home and owner. Have fun Garandsrus ... that's the main thing __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

11-27-2022, 01:31 PM	#8
Garandsrus New User Join Date: Nov 2022 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts	I replaced the take down arm and it works great now! I also blued the side plate and it made a huge difference. Thank you for all the assistance… Last edited by Garandsrus; 11-27-2022 at 09:57 PM.

11-21-2022, 08:47 PM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,686 Times in 554 Posts	Welcome to the forum. A 1914 Luger is a fine one made at a time when craftsmanship was at it's peak at DWM. If you shot it and it worked fine then the side plate is OK. The locking bolt may require some minor fitting... or it may not. You won't know until you have a chance to try it.

11-22-2022, 09:02 AM	#4
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 712 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	That’s a nice clean looking 1914 Luger. I wouldn’t worry about messing with the side plate it look fine to me. As you said they are fun to shoot. Jim

11-22-2022, 09:42 AM	#5
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 271 Times in 118 Posts	Garandrus, The surface of the side plate looks like it may be an aftermarket replacement. These are cast rather than the milled originals. That would also explain the lack of a number and blue. Nothing wrong with adding some cold blue. KFS

11-22-2022, 09:43 AM	#6
jimmiej User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 91 Thanks: 18 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Congratulations! Be warned they are addictive. Betcha can't shoot just one!

11-27-2022, 04:11 PM	#9
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Please don't show your images using external links, but upload them to the forum.

11-27-2022, 09:58 PM	#10
Garandsrus New User Join Date: Nov 2022 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts	Vlim, Thank you for the post. I didn't know how to add pictures here but figured it out and modified the two links with images.