Sarco repro sideplate

saxman · 07-28-2002, 11:54 AM

Has anyone seen a Sarco repro sideplate? Does it look and fit okay?

ken d · 07-28-2002, 03:57 PM

Saxman

I ordered one about a year ago. It was not a "pop on" replacement. Rather a porous casting which required a lot of polishing on the outside and much fitting on the inside particularly in the area of the trigger axle. Eventually it did work.

Ken D

Hugh · 07-28-2002, 04:10 PM

I have bought a half dozen or so. As Ken stated, they are a rough casting and will need a lot of polishing and fitting to work, but they are ok if you do this. [img]frown.gif[/img]

saxman · 07-28-2002, 09:33 PM

Thanks - sounds like I need to hold out for an original one.

Marvin · 07-29-2002, 07:15 AM

Saxman,

Go to the "Links & Resources" section of the Forum and get the e-mail address or telephone number for Tom Heller. He should have some original sideplates in stock and he can help with your search. I think his e-maill address is <hellerarms@webtv.net>.

Tom is a well respected dealer and probably the largest Luger parts dealer in the US. Good Luck.

Marvin

Doubs · 07-29-2002, 01:48 PM

If Tom can't help, there are at least two original side plates on e-bay at the moment. Look under "Collectables" and do a search on "Luger".

ken d · 07-29-2002, 06:09 PM

saxman:
FYI THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN SIDE PLATES FOR POLICE LUGERS AND OTHERS(ARMY/COML). SIDE PLATES ON POLICE LUGERS HAVE A SMALL CUT OUT ON UPPER FLANGE TO ACCOMMODATE A SEAR SAFETY.(EBAY #2124666765 HAS THIS) YOU MIGHT WANT TO SPECIFY
WHICH ONE YOU WANT WHEN ORDERING..

KEN D

saxman · 07-29-2002, 08:56 PM

Thanks, Ken. I'm aware of the sear safety side plate, but only by a few days! There's a lot to learn about them, and I've just started.

Lugerdoc · 07-31-2002, 10:31 AM

I purchased a few of Sarco's in the white repro sideplate and had them fitted to a standard PO8, polished and hot dip blued. Selling these stripped for $50 or with repro lever (which will have to be fitted to your PO8) and pin @$75. Hellerarms@webtv.net

07-28-2002, 11:54 AM	#1
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sarco repro sideplate Has anyone seen a Sarco repro sideplate? Does it look and fit okay? __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

07-28-2002, 04:10 PM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	I have bought a half dozen or so. As Ken stated, they are a rough casting and will need a lot of polishing and fitting to work, but they are ok if you do this. [img]frown.gif[/img] __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

07-28-2002, 09:33 PM	#4
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks - sounds like I need to hold out for an original one. __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

07-29-2002, 08:56 PM	#8
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, Ken. I'm aware of the sear safety side plate, but only by a few days! There's a lot to learn about them, and I've just started. __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

07-31-2002, 10:31 AM	#9
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	I purchased a few of Sarco's in the white repro sideplate and had them fitted to a standard PO8, polished and hot dip blued. Selling these stripped for $50 or with repro lever (which will have to be fitted to your PO8) and pin @$75. Hellerarms@webtv.net __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-28-2002, 03:57 PM	#2
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Saxman I ordered one about a year ago. It was not a "pop on" replacement. Rather a porous casting which required a lot of polishing on the outside and much fitting on the inside particularly in the area of the trigger axle. Eventually it did work. Ken D

07-29-2002, 07:15 AM	#5
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Saxman, Go to the "Links & Resources" section of the Forum and get the e-mail address or telephone number for Tom Heller. He should have some original sideplates in stock and he can help with your search. I think his e-maill address is <hellerarms@webtv.net>. Tom is a well respected dealer and probably the largest Luger parts dealer in the US. Good Luck. Marvin

07-29-2002, 01:48 PM	#6
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,736 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,769 Times in 586 Posts	If Tom can't help, there are at least two original side plates on e-bay at the moment. Look under "Collectables" and do a search on "Luger".

07-29-2002, 06:09 PM	#7
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	saxman: FYI THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN SIDE PLATES FOR POLICE LUGERS AND OTHERS(ARMY/COML). SIDE PLATES ON POLICE LUGERS HAVE A SMALL CUT OUT ON UPPER FLANGE TO ACCOMMODATE A SEAR SAFETY.(EBAY #2124666765 HAS THIS) YOU MIGHT WANT TO SPECIFY WHICH ONE YOU WANT WHEN ORDERING.. KEN D