Firing pin spring guide

Spice · 08-15-2011, 06:23 PM

I have a 1916 DWM. Cocking my pistol, the spring guide pops out. I noticed the "lug" is severely worn. Can I get a replacement guide? Do I need a replacement for the firing pin also. I read one post here that said, for shooters, the WW I firing pin should be replaced with a vented WW II firing pin. I am reluctant to shoot with modern ammunition.

rocky3 · 08-16-2011, 02:11 PM

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Lugerdoc · 08-17-2011, 02:26 PM

S, I do have several exc orig PO8 FP retainers (spring guides) available @$25 each or new postwar Mauser ones @$20 + $3 S&H. I doubt that this will solve your problem --- sounds like you blew out the rear of your breech block (the hole should be perfectly round). TH

Spice · 08-18-2011, 05:49 PM

On the parts diagram they show 010 but there is no description in the list. Is 010 the breech block? I will post pictures of the parts if I can get them in an acceptable format. Lots to learn here besides gun stuff! I do not think the breech block hole is round, but please let me know if it is acceptable for a shooter, or needs replacement. It does have a matching number and proof mark. I also noticed after removing the pin, it is very loose, just falls out now. Guess it was the crud holding it in place.

Spice · 08-18-2011, 06:14 PM

Here are some pictures just to clarify the parts. I apologize for the poor quality. I'll get the hang of this eventually. First thing I noticed was the spring guide doesn't look like the one in the diagram, doesn't have the long taper. Let me know what you can tell from my lousy pictures. Thanks.

mrerick · 08-18-2011, 06:28 PM

I can't tell much from the photos, but it looks like the back of the breech block has been split away, and the retaining pin is broken off about 1/3 of the way.

The firing pins on newer Lugers (Mauser, etc) had fluted spacing in the front of the outside of the firing pin to prevent this kind of damage. It allowed overpressure gasses to escape rather than blow the retainer off the back of the breech block.

Marc

08-15-2011, 06:23 PM	#1
Spice New User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Firing pin spring guide I have a 1916 DWM. Cocking my pistol, the spring guide pops out. I noticed the "lug" is severely worn. Can I get a replacement guide? Do I need a replacement for the firing pin also. I read one post here that said, for shooters, the WW I firing pin should be replaced with a vented WW II firing pin. I am reluctant to shoot with modern ammunition.

08-17-2011, 02:26 PM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	S, I do have several exc orig PO8 FP retainers (spring guides) available @$25 each or new postwar Mauser ones @$20 + $3 S&H. I doubt that this will solve your problem --- sounds like you blew out the rear of your breech block (the hole should be perfectly round). TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-18-2011, 06:14 PM	#5
Spice New User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here are some pictures just to clarify the parts. I apologize for the poor quality. I'll get the hang of this eventually. First thing I noticed was the spring guide doesn't look like the one in the diagram, doesn't have the long taper. Let me know what you can tell from my lousy pictures. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

08-18-2011, 06:28 PM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	I can't tell much from the photos, but it looks like the back of the breech block has been split away, and the retaining pin is broken off about 1/3 of the way. The firing pins on newer Lugers (Mauser, etc) had fluted spacing in the front of the outside of the firing pin to prevent this kind of damage. It allowed overpressure gasses to escape rather than blow the retainer off the back of the breech block. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-16-2011, 02:11 PM	#2
rocky3 User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oregon coast Posts: 5 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...spx?catid=3124

08-18-2011, 05:49 PM	#4
Spice New User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	On the parts diagram they show 010 but there is no description in the list. Is 010 the breech block? I will post pictures of the parts if I can get them in an acceptable format. Lots to learn here besides gun stuff! I do not think the breech block hole is round, but please let me know if it is acceptable for a shooter, or needs replacement. It does have a matching number and proof mark. I also noticed after removing the pin, it is very loose, just falls out now. Guess it was the crud holding it in place.