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Dfariswheel · May 16, 2009, 06:44 PM

I suspect a signal pin and/or spring issue.

I don't remember the signal pins sticking out that far, so either the pin is a replacement, wasn't right to start with, or has been altered or mis-assembled.

Check the spring too, for proper size and length.

Here's an exploded view of the P-38.
Note how the front spring (part B) is orientated, with the "loop" over the top of the signal pin and the rear spring (part I) which fits over the round rear section.

http://www.stevespages.com/ipb-walther-p38.html

Fair warning: Careful with top cover disassembly and reassembly.
Spring the "fingers" on the cover, or get it back together wrong, and the cover will blow off under recoil, scattering parts far and wide.

May 16, 2009, 06:44 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	I suspect a signal pin and/or spring issue. I don't remember the signal pins sticking out that far, so either the pin is a replacement, wasn't right to start with, or has been altered or mis-assembled. Check the spring too, for proper size and length. Here's an exploded view of the P-38. Note how the front spring (part B) is orientated, with the "loop" over the top of the signal pin and the rear spring (part I) which fits over the round rear section. http://www.stevespages.com/ipb-walther-p38.html Fair warning: Careful with top cover disassembly and reassembly. Spring the "fingers" on the cover, or get it back together wrong, and the cover will blow off under recoil, scattering parts far and wide.