Source for Luger toggle axle?

Gewehr98 · October 31, 2002, 11:42 AM

My VOPO DWM Luger suffered a bit of a setback at the range - the rear toggle axle sheared or battered the lip on the one end of the axle, making it basically a straight pin. Now the axle will shift to the side, jamming the toggle in operation.

Looking through Gunparts Corporation, they're currently sold out. Anybody have a good place to look for this crucial part?

John Lawson · October 31, 2002, 05:32 PM

You can usually get one from Sarco. If not, any of the big collectors that advertise in the magazines will supply you with one.
However, you have another problem: The small retaining pin that passes through a hole drilled in the knurled portion of the toggle is missing or sheared off. You can obtain these from the same source, but drilling a broken off pin out of that hole at the correct angle will give you acid reflux disease. When the lock pin is properly inserted, the toggle pin cannot shift sideways.
If you can't get a toggle pin, apply a drop of red loctite to the end that once had the flange and the hole on the opposite side that receives the pin. Grease all other parts with vaseline first so as not to freeze the action.

October 31, 2002, 11:42 AM	#1
Gewehr98 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2000 Location: Token Creek, WI Posts: 4,067	Source for Luger toggle axle? My VOPO DWM Luger suffered a bit of a setback at the range - the rear toggle axle sheared or battered the lip on the one end of the axle, making it basically a straight pin. Now the axle will shift to the side, jamming the toggle in operation. Looking through Gunparts Corporation, they're currently sold out. Anybody have a good place to look for this crucial part? __________________ "Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round... Neural Misfires

October 31, 2002, 05:32 PM	#2
John Lawson Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 1999 Posts: 281	You can usually get one from Sarco. If not, any of the big collectors that advertise in the magazines will supply you with one. However, you have another problem: The small retaining pin that passes through a hole drilled in the knurled portion of the toggle is missing or sheared off. You can obtain these from the same source, but drilling a broken off pin out of that hole at the correct angle will give you acid reflux disease. When the lock pin is properly inserted, the toggle pin cannot shift sideways. If you can't get a toggle pin, apply a drop of red loctite to the end that once had the flange and the hole on the opposite side that receives the pin. Grease all other parts with vaseline first so as not to freeze the action. __________________ "Politicians are bilgewater in the ship of state."