Luger question

[GunClick Rick]

I have an old Luger and would like to get a couple new clips,is that possible or do they have to match by numbers or whatever,the originals are a little used,on one the screw on the hold down button you use to reload is a bit bent and the other doesn't have one one at all... Also would like to get a good cleaning,i do not know what to do as far as cleaning and i don't know of any gunsmiths in my area.The old feller that gave it to me never cleaned it as far as i can tell.

[St. George]

The blued magazine's a late replacement.

As to numbering - originals were numbered to the individual weapon, but period replacements usually give evidence of an acceptance mark, though they're usually free of numbering.

Thanks to the Russians opening up their WWII captured weapons armories a few years ago - there are still many original magazines extant - finding one should be fairly easy, though prices are rising exponentially.

You don't need a gunsmith - you need to find one of the big NRA Guides on Handgun Disassembly, and follow the instructions - remembering that with automatics, it's 'assemble in reverse order'...

Scouts Out!

[GunClick Rick]

Was hopin you would chime in,it's a bit sticky and a good cleaning would help,pulling it back is a tad hard.I found this video and he does his real slick and easy and i am sure it would be alot easier if mine was slicked up and cleaned real well.

[Tuolumne Lawman]

IIRC, the mag loading button is unnecessary. Just push the loaded rounds in from the front and down like other automatics.  Gunbroker is a good source for magazines, and I believe IMA (International Military Antiques) also had some awhile back.  If all else fails "Luger magazines"!

[GunClick Rick]

Roger that Although i did try,them springs must be awful tight

[Old Top]

Rick,

Some where I have the assembly and dissassembly on the Luger.  I will try to find it and make a copy for you and get it to you the next time I am up there.

Old Top

[GunClick Rick]

That would be great,be glad to see ya to..Thank you my friend

[St. George]

Those springs are 'supposed' to be tight - that's why they function as they do.

Any sort of penetrating lubricant can make the action seem smoother, so if you do nothing else, remove the grip panels and hose out the insides with something like WD-40 - then follow with a light lube to displace that, and you should be fine.

Scouts Out!

[Tuolumne Lawman]

A technique I have used on old guns is too flush liberally with WD40, then follow with some spray on Rem-Oil.  The WD40 helps the RemOil migrate into the action, then evaporates leaving the RemOil.

[DeaconKC]

If yo can find a Mec Gar magazine, they are new built and work great. Also, my 1915 DWM loves the Winchester White Box ammo.

[GunClick Rick]

If yo can find a Mec Gar magazine, they are new built and work great. Also, my 1915 DWM loves the Winchester White Box ammo.

Thanks for the info Will check both suggestions out..