Replace all springs in my P38 including magazine spring

Deadeyeontarget · December 7, 2009, 01:06 PM

Where can I find easy to follow instructions on how to replace the springs in my (43) Walther P38?? I have the springs I ordered from Wolff. Thanks Deadeyeontarget

"IF WE LEARNED SOMETHING NEW EVERY SECOND OF OUR LIVES, IT WOULD TAKE THREE MILLION YEARS TO EXAUST THE CAPACITY OF THE HUMAN BRAIN." evolution is way overated

aarondhgraham · December 7, 2009, 01:12 PM

I have one but I've never disassembled it completely,,,

This manual might help you,,,
http://www.whog.org/p38manual/P38Manual.pdf

Aarond

Chris_B · December 7, 2009, 01:19 PM

Unless the trigger spring is a problem, leave it alone in my opinion.

Stripping the slide for access to those springs inside is easy. Getting the slide cover back on...not so easy. I use a hammer handle on my 1944 P.38's slide cover, and a hearty 'whack'

The recoil springs- get a tool that has a hook on the end, drag back the spring and piston. You'll see where the piston slides out. Careful. You could launch that thing into your face

Mag spring is like any other magazine

Try:

http://www.p38forum.com/

If nobody's done a thorough write up, I'm sure they will have the advice you need for anything to do with your P.38. That site is worth a bookmark

Deadeyeontarget · December 7, 2009, 05:47 PM

I have never replaced a mag spring. How do I go about removing the old spring? Thanks

Bill DeShivs · December 7, 2009, 08:26 PM

Unless the gun has been in a fire, the original springs should be fine.
If you are determined to change them anyway, keep the originals.

Deadeyeontarget · December 7, 2009, 09:01 PM

The reason I am replacing my recoil springs is because when I fire the pistol it ejects the emty brass and almost feeds the next round into the chamber. The old springs don't have enough power to push the next round into the chamber. Also since the original springs are so old I decided to replace them all.

Dfariswheel · December 7, 2009, 09:09 PM

To change the magazine spring, use a punch to press in on the hole on the magazine bottom as you slide the floor plate forward and off.
CAREFUL, the instant the floor plate moves off, the magazine spring will try to escape with great force.

With the floor plate off, ease the spring upward until the tension is off.
Lift off the floor plate catch, (the flat plate) and lift the spring out. Note which way the spring is orientated.

Dump the magazine follower out.

Replace in the reverse.
To do that, put the follower and spring in, lay the plate on the spring, then force both down into the magazine.
Slide the floor plate on the magazine.

December 7, 2009, 01:06 PM	#1
Deadeyeontarget Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Location: North Mississippi Posts: 12	Replace all springs in my P38 including magazine spring Where can I find easy to follow instructions on how to replace the springs in my (43) Walther P38?? I have the springs I ordered from Wolff. Thanks Deadeyeontarget "IF WE LEARNED SOMETHING NEW EVERY SECOND OF OUR LIVES, IT WOULD TAKE THREE MILLION YEARS TO EXAUST THE CAPACITY OF THE HUMAN BRAIN." evolution is way overated

December 7, 2009, 01:12 PM	#2
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	This might help you,,, I have one but I've never disassembled it completely,,, This manual might help you,,, http://www.whog.org/p38manual/P38Manual.pdf Aarond

December 7, 2009, 05:47 PM	#4
Deadeyeontarget Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Location: North Mississippi Posts: 12	P 38 Mag spring I have never replaced a mag spring. How do I go about removing the old spring? Thanks

December 7, 2009, 08:26 PM	#5
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	Unless the gun has been in a fire, the original springs should be fine. If you are determined to change them anyway, keep the originals. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 7, 2009, 09:01 PM	#6
Deadeyeontarget Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2008 Location: North Mississippi Posts: 12	P 38 Springs The reason I am replacing my recoil springs is because when I fire the pistol it ejects the emty brass and almost feeds the next round into the chamber. The old springs don't have enough power to push the next round into the chamber. Also since the original springs are so old I decided to replace them all.

December 7, 2009, 01:19 PM	#3
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	Unless the trigger spring is a problem, leave it alone in my opinion. Stripping the slide for access to those springs inside is easy. Getting the slide cover back on...not so easy. I use a hammer handle on my 1944 P.38's slide cover, and a hearty 'whack' The recoil springs- get a tool that has a hook on the end, drag back the spring and piston. You'll see where the piston slides out. Careful. You could launch that thing into your face Mag spring is like any other magazine Try: http://www.p38forum.com/ If nobody's done a thorough write up, I'm sure they will have the advice you need for anything to do with your P.38. That site is worth a bookmark

December 7, 2009, 09:09 PM	#7
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	To change the magazine spring, use a punch to press in on the hole on the magazine bottom as you slide the floor plate forward and off. CAREFUL, the instant the floor plate moves off, the magazine spring will try to escape with great force. With the floor plate off, ease the spring upward until the tension is off. Lift off the floor plate catch, (the flat plate) and lift the spring out. Note which way the spring is orientated. Dump the magazine follower out. Replace in the reverse. To do that, put the follower and spring in, lay the plate on the spring, then force both down into the magazine. Slide the floor plate on the magazine.