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08-11-2016, 08:19 PM | #1 |
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locking bolt spring broken and stuck in frame.
Working on restoring an old luger and noticed today that the locking bolt spring is partially missing. There is a little tab left (not enough to grab) and from the bottom I can not find the hole that the spring sits in to punch it out. I thing this tab of spring that is left is the original and fitted so well that there is no visible marks showing the hole.
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08-11-2016, 08:44 PM | #2 |
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it is a fairly obvious or should be?
perhaps someone filled it in once? But no idea why anyone would do that...
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08-11-2016, 08:50 PM | #3 |
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I see it!
It's just to the left of dead center on your circle? I think? ...You need to fabricate a correct dia. (undersized) pin punch, but it has to be very short... just enough to move the remnant spring tang.. once loose, you can push it out with anything?... GT....
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I think I just see it. I'll give it a wack tomorrow. See if it comes lose. Thanks.
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08-12-2016, 08:57 AM | #5 |
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You can punch it slightly from the inside, until it becomes visable on the outside of the frame for more accurate removal. TH
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Yes, an excellent suggestion!
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08-12-2016, 04:40 PM | #7 |
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Why so surprised? Tom is the Luger Doctor...
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08-13-2016, 01:26 PM | #8 |
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As soon as it gets below feeling like 110 out here I'll give her a good wack and see if she will show herself.
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