Toggle Axis pin problem

ACSoft · 08-26-2009, 07:23 PM

Hello,

This is my first message here and therefore, I would like to salute all the community. I would like also to congratulate for this very interesting forum, full of precious informations.

On the luger I just brought, I have remarked the following small problem:

The Breechlock group main axis is holded into position by a so called "Toggle Axis pin" (see No 17. of the disassembly description).

On my Luger, probably because this little pin was removed and reinstalled a great number of times, it didn't thight anymore well into the hole. I mean, it can be pushed easily from the inside and when it can be catched with the fingers from the outside, it can be removed with great ease.

Of course, in these circumstances, my fear is to loose, on day, this very small piece, when shooting or simply manipulating the luger.

What would you recommend to do in this case ?

Many thanks in forward for any help.

Alain

Edward Tinker · 08-26-2009, 07:26 PM

Alain, this is why they have oversized pins that the unit armorer would place a slightly larger pin into the hole and make it tight again.

Ed

policeluger · 08-26-2009, 07:48 PM

If you can't find round steel stock, try and give me the size you need, I will send you a small piece from my shop, I am only here for a day or so then gone for a week, so let me know...or try Tom Heller on the left side of screen under "links and resources" as he has all the Luger parts.....good luck. Welcome here...........

ACSoft · 08-26-2009, 07:53 PM

I see.

My problem is now to found my "unit armorer" LOL !!!

More seriously, they are some Luger specialists here in Switzerland. Hopefully I will found the appropriate oversized pin.

Alain

08-26-2009, 07:23 PM	#1
ACSoft New User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Toggle Axis pin problem Hello, This is my first message here and therefore, I would like to salute all the community. I would like also to congratulate for this very interesting forum, full of precious informations. On the luger I just brought, I have remarked the following small problem: The Breechlock group main axis is holded into position by a so called "Toggle Axis pin" (see No 17. of the disassembly description). On my Luger, probably because this little pin was removed and reinstalled a great number of times, it didn't thight anymore well into the hole. I mean, it can be pushed easily from the inside and when it can be catched with the fingers from the outside, it can be removed with great ease. Of course, in these circumstances, my fear is to loose, on day, this very small piece, when shooting or simply manipulating the luger. What would you recommend to do in this case ? Many thanks in forward for any help. Alain

08-26-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Alain, this is why they have oversized pins that the unit armorer would place a slightly larger pin into the hole and make it tight again. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-26-2009, 07:48 PM	#3
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	If you can't find round steel stock, try and give me the size you need, I will send you a small piece from my shop, I am only here for a day or so then gone for a week, so let me know...or try Tom Heller on the left side of screen under "links and resources" as he has all the Luger parts.....good luck. Welcome here...........

08-26-2009, 07:53 PM	#4
ACSoft New User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I see. My problem is now to found my "unit armorer" LOL !!! More seriously, they are some Luger specialists here in Switzerland. Hopefully I will found the appropriate oversized pin. Alain