How to clean and oil/grease a Luger?

bchamorro · 05-24-2008, 07:57 PM

I just got my first Luger and I want to know what parts to oil or grease. I also want to know what grease and oil brand /type is recommended.

I found some field strip videos on youtube. That takes care of the stripping.

John Sabato · 05-24-2008, 11:20 PM

bchamorro,

welcome to the Lugerforum I believe that you may be our only member from your country.

Grease is not really required for lubrication of a Luger pistol, but some use it on the slide grooves and where the toggle knobs strike the ears of the frame. Keep your Luger clean, and I personally use a lubricant called Breakfree. It does a very good job of lubrication. Lightly lubricate all parts. Do not let oil get on your grips however... keep your grips oil free.

What type of Luger do you own?

bchamorro · 05-25-2008, 02:45 AM

Thanks a lot for the info, John.
I own a 1911 Erfurt Luger. I recently bought it from a retired Nicaraguan grmy general. I wonder how he got his hands on a Luger? Lugers are not very common in Central America and specially Nicaragua. I've always wanted to own on and I think he gave me my only opportunity. He told me he also has a Luger from 1936 (didn't mention the manufacturer), but it has a lot of use. I might still buy it from him because these are the only Lugers I will be able to own (unless I buy one out of the country, which would be a hassle).

I believe you already saw my Luger thread

Thanks

Vlim · 05-25-2008, 08:00 AM

This may be helpful as well

http://home.concepts.nl/~vlimmere/Pa...m_cleaning.pdf

05-24-2008, 07:57 PM	#1
bchamorro User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Managua, Nicaragua Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How to clean and oil/grease a Luger? I just got my first Luger and I want to know what parts to oil or grease. I also want to know what grease and oil brand /type is recommended. I found some field strip videos on youtube. That takes care of the stripping.

05-24-2008, 11:20 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	bchamorro, welcome to the Lugerforum I believe that you may be our only member from your country. Grease is not really required for lubrication of a Luger pistol, but some use it on the slide grooves and where the toggle knobs strike the ears of the frame. Keep your Luger clean, and I personally use a lubricant called Breakfree. It does a very good job of lubrication. Lightly lubricate all parts. Do not let oil get on your grips however... keep your grips oil free. What type of Luger do you own? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-25-2008, 02:45 AM	#3
bchamorro User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Managua, Nicaragua Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks a lot for the info, John. I own a 1911 Erfurt Luger. I recently bought it from a retired Nicaraguan grmy general. I wonder how he got his hands on a Luger? Lugers are not very common in Central America and specially Nicaragua. I've always wanted to own on and I think he gave me my only opportunity. He told me he also has a Luger from 1936 (didn't mention the manufacturer), but it has a lot of use. I might still buy it from him because these are the only Lugers I will be able to own (unless I buy one out of the country, which would be a hassle). I believe you already saw my Luger thread Thanks

05-25-2008, 08:00 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	This may be helpful as well http://home.concepts.nl/~vlimmere/Pa...m_cleaning.pdf