76shuvlinoff
Member
Folks,
I have had Dad's bring back P-38 for 17 years, I get it out once a year, put a few rounds through it then oil it and put it away. The numbers all match but with some pitting I would call it shooter grade. This was the first pistol Dad had me shoot when I was a kid. I'm 52 now and it means a lot to me , and even more that Dad passed at 90 a few days ago.
Now some questions. When you flip the safety lever to expose the "S "with the hammer back should this pistol decock? This one does not and it seems someone told me it should years ago. Whether intentional or not I remember the firing pin was broken and dad had "a guy" make a new one. I am wondering if something is amiss there.
The pistol has two original mags, shoots and cycles fine. I would like to make it right if it is not mechanically perfect.
Thank you,
Mark
I have had Dad's bring back P-38 for 17 years, I get it out once a year, put a few rounds through it then oil it and put it away. The numbers all match but with some pitting I would call it shooter grade. This was the first pistol Dad had me shoot when I was a kid. I'm 52 now and it means a lot to me , and even more that Dad passed at 90 a few days ago.
Now some questions. When you flip the safety lever to expose the "S "with the hammer back should this pistol decock? This one does not and it seems someone told me it should years ago. Whether intentional or not I remember the firing pin was broken and dad had "a guy" make a new one. I am wondering if something is amiss there.
The pistol has two original mags, shoots and cycles fine. I would like to make it right if it is not mechanically perfect.
Thank you,
Mark