Luger P.08 Detail Strip & Maintenance

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In this video, Ray goes over the disassembly of a Luger P08 in full detail and shows how to prepare the handgun for long term storage using LPS Labs products available at your local industrial or hardware suppliers. Many of these techniques can be applied to other weapons as well, stay tuned for more How Tos to come.
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[@akefayamenay104]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. He speaks very clearly and intelligently. He doesn't ramble on, but answers everything someone might want to know. This is the kind of video I really enjoy watching. Hope to see more like this. Keep up the good work!

[@allmonkeysallthetime]

This video is by far the best comprehensive Luger info that has ever been published in any format. If you own one or are thinking about buying one watching all 48 seconds and 59 minutes is worth it. Even if you are not in those categories, it is still a great video and worth the watch.

[@davekai5074]

This gentleman is a pleasure to watch. A true craftsman. Precise and measured movements with everything he does. Extremely knowledgeable.

[@ringsidejudge4302]

Absolute gem of a video. Never in a thousand years did I expect so many small pieces to be part of this gun. I reckon if I was stripping this gun , it would never be put back together again.

[@alfredocuomo1546]

That's why you would use a Camera to record the entire process so you can always go back when reassembling, I did that with the CZ decocker sear cage with all the small levers & springs. Especially if you are going to have any time between reassembly.

[@MegaTubescreamer]

A104 year old piece of engineering genius ,its incredible that level of design and precision and those intricate details and components, when its all back together just looks "right" for the job in hand. great work and thanks for this tutorial,,very professional.

[@johnwizeman3894]

My father in law has a Luger that his dad brought home from WWII made in 1943 with matching all serial numbers, which includes the magazines and the holster too those were serialed to the gun as well. We took it to the range and the only way I can think to describe it is, it's like shooting a sewing machine, but a PAIN to disassemble and clean. Wish I knew about this video back then.

[@TRKGL1800]

I received my first Lugar today 1917 DWM It had been stored for years by a family member. I will be taking it apart and cleaning and inspecting soon. This video has been great for my needed information on the disassembly and cleaning.

[@alexanderfaust4192]

Also got my first one today, given to me by my uncle, his uncle having owned it since at least the 70's. It's also a 1917 DWM with all matching parts and original mag. Have you taken yours apart yet? Did you break it down to this degree? I want to do the bare minimum to be able to clean and oil it so I can shoot it. Any advice, videos or websites would be appreciated.

[@TRKGL1800]

@@alexanderfaust4192 I did do a very thorough take down and cleaning. I watched a few youtube videos and it really wasn't hard at all. Lots of old grease and dirt needed removed since it had been stored for years. action is very smooth now.

[@sabaof8]

I sincerely appreciate the effort and quality that you put into your videos. They are informative and entertaining. May Barry's memory be a blessing to you and to all.

[@AsmaAsma-ee6pz]

👍

[@pkonneker]

I came for the history lesson and stayed for that buttery smooth voice. :) Great video. Lugers fascinate me. Hope I get to shoot one someday.

[@KeatonEggleston]

I dig having Ray in videos. Helped me convert my first Saiga.

[@Yotakari14]

This is one of the main things I love about firearms, the precision engineering is amazing to look at and understand.

[@Whitehorze]

As you're watching this video, keep in mind that this work of art was HAND MADE. No CNC machining, Yes Luger used fixtures and such to align the parts but there was also a significant amount of hand fitting. This is the reason that's so important to get a matching numbers pistol. They really are works of art.

[@Joe-xo1re]

😊😊

[@vadimvolvo]

The best video of Luger P08 complete disassembly I ever found. Some parts left untouched, but still perfect explained video on KZbin!!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@jarheadsmith3887]

Excuse me while I clean the drool from my chin. Lugers are absolutely gorgeous. I could watch Ray in his element all day long. Such a wealth of knowledge.

[@avalon449]

One of the best disassembly vids on KZbin !

[@sourcemerlin]

An amazing video. I have several Lugers, 9 mms and 7.65 mms. You are an excellent teacher and this is a very well-produced and useful video, unlike some others that are out there. I will be referring to this video often as I learn how to work on and care for these beautiful guns. Thank you for making and posting this.

[@Eric-uh7nl]

Great video, there is a lot going on with the reassembly of this pistol. I had to pause, replay, rewind etc., several times before I got the hang of each intricate part assembly with my P08. Thanks for posting

[@Cobrahjh]

Another fantastic video by Ray! These videos are awesome. Never knew a gun could be so complex and to see Ray take it apart so easily. That man is good!

[@steventrostle1825]

Ray Thank you very much! I have Dad's Navy Luger with a long barrel that he brought back from Europe in 1945. I have often wanted to clean it up for storage but was wise enough to not try it myself and now will take it to a Gunsmith for the clean & store operation so it is done right.

[@ricks.1092]

Ray has a wealth of knowledge. A lot of guys a particular about who's their gunsmith. Sort of like picking your doctor. I definitely would use Ray to work on my guns. Provided I resided in the Moss Pawn area. I have to drive 23 miles to see my gunsmith (Jason) who happens to be a genius when it comes to all guns. Ray is definitely in the top league of gunsmiths imho.

[@bobdefalco]

Detail strip AND detailed explanation! This is like a masterclass in firearm maintenance. More of these on more common firearms, please!!

[@blueguitarbob]

Ray in his element. Very entertaining, if you appreciate fine engineering.

[@RobertoDonatti]

this video is plain fantastic! Hope you will bring us some more stuff from this gunsmith; he really knows what he's talking about. Thank you guys.

[@Lincoln9370]

Ray, my hat is off to you good sir. Simply a master class in Luger care. Are you sure didn't work for DWM in 1917?? I may have to come visit you with my 1918 so you can give her the royal treatment...Thanks for a great video...it was the best hour of my day.

[@golferwithguns]

I have a 1940 Luger in 8 of 10 condition (matching #'s). It has less than 200 rounds through it in the last 70 years. I would love to have this detail strip and clean done, but would only trust Ray. This gun came home from WWII (via my father) and will go to my son.

[@joshuaredhorse4030]

Very useful video. Just finished replacing the 4 coil springs in my recently acquired franken-luger with Wolff replacements from their Type 1 service pack. I have an almost all numbers matching 1941 Mauser produced Luger and the one non matching part is the barrel, which was apparently replaced at some point with a WW1 Artillery Luger barrel. Pristine bore condition with sharp rifling and no pitting or corrosion whatsoever, I'd swear it was a relined barrel if there weren't any indicators that it has ever been worked on. This video is definitely a go-to for learning how the Luger comes apart and goes back together.

[@codylowe9731]

Iraqveteran888, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the level of detail and excellent descriptions of your work on this. I just bought my first Luger, which will need some detailed cleaning although it is in good shape. This video gives me the confidence to work on it, knowing I can take care of such a piece of art, really, as well as make it a good shooter. It's unlike any other gun I own in many ways. Many, many thanks for your excellent post. I'll be looking for others of yours.

[@ONEROUNDLEFT]

+Cody Lowe Just broke my BYF "Mauser" Luger down and cleaned it while watching this.

[@ichabodgarfunckel1955]

Holy crap, I thought I'd wandered into a nutnfancy epic by mistake! ;-) Seriously, thanks for this video -- My dad had one of these. It, and he, are long gone, but it brings back good memories. He used to take us kids through handling procedures...

[@lesterdiamond6190]

finding good gunsmithing services is a nightmare where I live. this was great to watch.

[@rlafleur1966]

Ray has the perfect way of making this look easy. Great job, looking forward to more videos.

[@boykinlp]

Thanks for the extremely detailed disassembly and lubrication instructions, as well as, maintenance advice. It will help me out when I get my Luger.

[@ratagris21]

Thanks for posting and sharing this great informative video and entertaining too. Weapons preservation is the labor of love for a historical firearm. Great job and keep up the great work and sharing the wisdom!!!

[@551Newf]

This is great and will be a big help as I get into my 1939 P08 Mauser. Interestingly, the 1911 you are working on may have had the firing pin replaced. It is my understanding that the fluting on the striker didn't start until the WWII P08's. Your explanation of everything and careful way you show things is excellent. Thank you for your time and dedication to your craft.

[@MadPick]

Wow, what a TREMENDOUS video! Thank you so much! I just bought a Luger that needed a little TLC, and this video was absolutely perfect to help me through it. Thank you!

[@hawkot1]

I have watched this video multiple times. It’s so good and so right on. Just the best 👍

[@MrJRSLim]

Excellent video - thank you. I have an Aimco/Stoeger and have never found correct instructions for stipping it down. This is very helpful.

[@GradebeingoesNature]

Oh my god! 😍😍😍 thank you soooooooooooo much for this video!!!!! I have to maintain my P-08. Greetings from Germany!

[@Magnageek]

That was about the best and most valuable video I've ever seen on KZbin! You have a natural talent for teaching, my friend. I have an unfired, cosmoline-packed 1941 P08, which I wanted to clean up a bit so I could show it off. I followed your instructions step-by-step ... most of the way! I decided not to get into it too deeply and restricted myself to getting it looking good. Based on your caveats about parts replacement, I decided not to fire the gun. Thank you for posting this excellent and useful video! And if you'll permit me one question: How does a young guy like you become so proficient at gunsmithing a 75-100 year-old weapon? Keep up the good work!

[@SuperMarshall2009]

Great video. Just like some of the early IV888 C&R refinishing videos! I could have used this when I got an Artillery Luger last year. Keep more of these coming!

[@saratogaindustriesinc.1566]

VERY well done; clear, concise and a delight to see a real craftsman at work.

[@horsthempel9440]

Thank you for the video! So I was able to exchange the broken magazineholder-spring of my Luger by myself. Greetings from Germany!

[@jjab99]

This is a long video, but it seems to fly by because it is just so fascinating. It is so refreshing to see an expert strip down a weapon and explain in such a clear fashion what every piece of the hand gun does and how it all works. Great job Ray!!

[@daspiper8941]

Thank you much. I had forgotten a few things and this video refreshed my memory.

[@tydralle8822]

That is an awesome tutorial. I just purchased a luger and this will definitely help me in the disassembly and inspection.

[@marcelosebastiaofiorilinod456]

Greetings Sir. Excellent for the class. From Brazil. Mechanical technician. Gunsmith Armorer. Military Veteran. Special Forces. And Police. Lawyer with 9 Postgraduate degrees.

[@Lonnie-Young]

Incredible engineering great vid Ray you have the patients of a surgeon. I'd of broke the dam thing breaking it down thanks again sir

[@minutemanqvs]

This, sir, is absolutely the kind of useful and well made video I like to see!

[@DraconicBiker]

Excellent take down, very informative! Ray must have velvet hands he is so careful with his work!!

[@hawkeyeinthehouse2995]

Thank you VERY MUCH for this INFORMATIVE VIDEO on a P08. I've got one that I had to replace the recoil and striker springs. At first I thought it was a herculean task with a sping poundage of 38-40lbs but I saw a video on the Internet that showed the little TRICK that I didn't realize. I thought you needed a special tool just needed a small punch or skinny 2-3" steel rod. I had another P08 that I replaced the breach block and stoned it (slowly) to fit properly and tight but not too tight.😉👍😃 .

[@LeCafeRacer]

Watchmakers tip for not marring surfaces when punching. Use a plastic bag in between the punch and the surface you are punching. Helps when the punches slip, prevents marring. Worked well with my Luger. Watchmakers do this a lot when removing the hands from the dial.

[@camur]

What do you mean by plastic bag? A normal grocery store bag?

[@viol999]

My first gun was a DWM lugar with matching numbers in ,30 cal that I bought for $75 when I was 14 years old and sold for $75 a few years later. Wish I still had it.

[@anatoliy3323]

One of the best pistols in the world. Thank you for your video Mr veteran!

[@Duran-2a]

Thank you for this video my 1918 couldnt get through a full mag before i used this video to take apark and clean it up now it runs better than a SIG

[@Kabul6-e1r]

I've put many rounds through my 1917 Erfurt P 08. Today I was very proud fully disassembling it like Iraqveteran8888 and reassembling it with no parts left over 😊. Then I squeezed the trigger and nothing. No click. I had difficulty getting the bolt stop back in with the little hook under the leaf stop engaging, but after many attempts it is in correctly. Also had difficulty getting the hook and stirrup assembly back on to the main spring, but again after many attempts it is in correctly. The side plate and components were cleaned. The trigger bar moves freely with no issues. Trigger bar spring is in place and trigger bar plunger moves freely. With top assembly off I put a snap cap in and cycle toggle closed. When I press sear and firing pin strikes. Cycling toggle rearward the snap cap is ejected. Nothing appears wrong until I put it back together, which I have no disassembled/reassembled 4 more times. Before today I’ve shot this gun hundreds of times. I need a little help. No, the safety is not engaged. Any suggestions what to look at?

[@thefleaflop]

Great job sir.... Good video work as well. Complicated gun to work on but engineering is amazing.. . I built a hold back spring and it must need tweeking... Sometimes it works sometimes not...can you tell me the exact function of the hold back spring? I assume its designed to hold the latch down when not needed, but weak enough to allow the mag button to raise the latch to catch the bolt in the rear position after last round if fired.... Is that correct? Thanks...

[@nebelung1]

The luger is a fascinating piece of engineering!

[@lukedwelly]

A marvelous video - highly insightful and detailed (and quite obvious is this weapon smith's familiarity with the subject) I will watch more of your videos. An excellent video discussion and highly recommended.

[@molsenice]

thank you - fixed my trigger issue - the sear button was sticking - a good cleaning and some lube - we are good to go

[@thermionic1234567]

Amazing video. So glad to see people like you with such knowledge and skill!

[@reedykilowat]

Man, Ray makes great vids.

[@yuibot5998]

An alternative to the LPS3 is Rig Grease and a soft paintbrush...that's how I store my "safe queens" I don't shoot. I just slop RIG over and in between every surface with a fine paintbrush. It's easy to remove, isn't dark like other grease, isn't waxy like LPS3, and lasts for years.

[@trailduster6bt]

Nice to have detailed record of this

[@mikebridges8882]

This gunsmith is a professional that is welll of knowledge that you can tell he injoys. Teaching

[@reddevilparatrooper]

Fantastic video again guys!My Lugers love you!

[@DLAdventures2]

Cool to see all of the parts and function!

[@matthewmoloney7918]

Awesome upload, thank you for all you time dedication and effort for our enjoyment. Keep up the amazing work.

[@360Prairie]

Great video Ray! Really enjoyed it and learned a lot.

I am going to fondle my Luger P08 now :3

[@Golfspieler]

really really good!! Bruno from Switzerland👍👍👍

[@Mrgunsngear]

Great video!

[@olsenflank1668]

Interesting to see inside. Cheers Ray!

[@ChristofferKeizer]

Fantastic video! A pleasure to watch! Thank you.

[@michaelmcevoy2121]

Its a pleasure to listen to a master

[@beverke7]

excellent job Ray, keep 'em coming guys.

[@aries_9130]

Fantastic video! Keep these coming, please.

[@3ducs]

Excellent video, the best I've seen actually. I am getting my first Luger tomorrow, a 42 byf, it seems to be in very good condition. I think that if I were to determine that it needed the degree of takedown that this pistol was given I would take it to a qualified gun smith.

[@roberthoffmann9757]

Great video,best that i have ever seen!!! The only thing i would suggest is that the lighting would be better and more close up views

[@jeffhorton258]

Thank you for doing this video at this time. While shooting My P08 was on a table that was attached to a chair. long story short the P08 was knocked off the chair and on the dirt and some sandSo I need to disassemble and assemble the gun.. Your timing to make a video. .

[@MPGunther1]

Just and excellent video, GREAT JOB. What does it cost to have something like this done and are all gunsmith's as knowledgeable as the gentleman you have in the video

[@Iraqveteran8888]

A detailed cleaning on a pistol this complicated will generally run around 50-60 bucks. Most all standard cleanings run around 25-35. We all have our areas of expertise with Ray being the most well rounded as well as the head gunsmith. I generally handle the refinishing work and most of the stock work. Ray is no slouch when it comes to working on firearms.

[@LKagawasan]

I like the speed and the detail of the assembly and disassembly and cleaning instructions. There are a couple times I wish the camera was in a better position just due to the nature of handling equipment. But overall I think I'll subscribe

[@walterquave8023]

I have one and it helped me out with cleaning.

[@nutz4gunz457]

Great vid. I have a #'s matching 1916 P08 Luger and the striker doesn't have those notches cut in it. 1917 must have been the first year for that.

[@BigLisaFan]

My 1914 doesn't have them either. Another video says the flutes are indicative of a WW II pistol as the WW I pistols do not have them.

[@gunnersmatecpo]

Very interesting video. I will use it as a guide.

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

such a well engineered gun fantastic video ray i would like to see more i think some might agree your firearms knowledge must be vast

[@dillonhaynes19]

i love how his screwdriver stands up on its end

[@L72Chevelle427]

Ray, Ask for a gigantic raise - this is a tremendous, well detailed vid. You obviously know what you're doing. Sold a P-08 inherited from my WWII Father who passed away in 2010 for 1250.00. Numbers matching pistol w/ 98% bluing, mfg. in 1941 - all original. Probably got screwed, but I prefer newer pistols, namely my 1 Sig P226 and my M&P compact. Also sold the same LGS a M-1 carbine and a Browning Hi-Power in 9mm. Oh well...older guns don't do much for me...

[@MPGunther1]

you got any more? :-)

[@L72Chevelle427]

MPGunther1 Sorry MP - that was it.

[@avalon449]

Nice camera work too!!

[@OnlyTwoShoes]

Thanks for helping me clean up my great grandfather's WWII trophy. He took this from a Nazi Commander's home when his platoon occupied Germany. It's in mint condition, as most high officials never used their pistols. The one I have looks like it was hardly ever, if it was even, fired and probably just sat in its holster during the war. It is stamped with the German Eagle symbol over the swastika. I consider it a prized possession as it is proof of the history many people are trying to erase from our upcoming generations.

[@misteraustralian3335]

I have an Sauer 38H that was an SS officers sidearm. An awesome piece of history sadly being erased as you’ve said

[@sdgordon05]

Great video and thank you for posting this instructional takedown/reassembly!

[@jamesmbutler]

Great video, Ray - very interesting!! Except that now I have to add Luger to my list. I'm gonna need a second job...

[@ZorinDenu]

Great video, I really enjoyed it, Thank you!

[@49thStateBlades]

yup!

[@mbutka1]

Thank you for your style e.g. saying a step went well then going on to describe what needs to be done if it didn't

[@Hanx10]

Great video - thanks for creating this extensive tutorial!

[@vassal11]

Now that's a G-Smith VID. Raucous Ray Slips one in!

[@MrSpinteractive]

Very thorough! Thanks Ray!

[@lezdu95370]

Before this vid, I always thought this handgun is ugly.... But this is a masterpiece :o Wow

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

Why did you think the Luger was ugly?

[@GamerWheeler]

The angle of the grip is pretty comfortable.

[@fishlanding]

Interesting to watch, thanks Ray

[@EricFourhman]

the best video ever

[@TheHiddenPart]

Ok, so looks like Ray knows a thing or two about Lugers.. and the first is that they were some crazy engineers. Really, you could build 2 1911s with all the springs, steel and pins coming out of one Luger.

[@Llama212ify]

Love these videos. Looking forward to more.

[@geraldkeller2937]

Nice instruction on the P08!