Metal Manny
Member
Was really chuffed today as a brand new magazine arrived for my P54.
My recently acquired P54 came with an original 5-up magazine and an aftermarket 10 rounder. The original mag has come apart at the top where the side plates are joined to the curved verticals. I'm sure this is an easy fix with silver solder as someone has previously tried to re-peen the riveted tabs, and doubt this method has any future here. Additionally, the original mag spring has been "modified" by some over enthusiastic ignorance, and rendered near useless.
I understand that replacement magazines are virtually impossible to find, but luckily for me, there is a local mag manufacturer who happened to have some parts left over from an old production run, and kindly offered to specially make up a part. I think it was a steal shy of USD $28 including shipping for mag and extra spring? Pics show the original 5-up mag and damaged spring and the new replacement.
I have asked him to let me know if he has more inventory available, and if so, I will post his details here so interested parties can contact him directly.
I have also shared some pics of the rifle which I'd consider to be in very good condition for its age (circa 1970) - but it definitely needs some TLC - particularly the awful fitting butt pad! Apologies for the soft rifle images. I took them while not wearing my specs and assumed they'd be fine. Rifle is till at dealer awaiting license approval.
Thanks,
Manny
My recently acquired P54 came with an original 5-up magazine and an aftermarket 10 rounder. The original mag has come apart at the top where the side plates are joined to the curved verticals. I'm sure this is an easy fix with silver solder as someone has previously tried to re-peen the riveted tabs, and doubt this method has any future here. Additionally, the original mag spring has been "modified" by some over enthusiastic ignorance, and rendered near useless.
I understand that replacement magazines are virtually impossible to find, but luckily for me, there is a local mag manufacturer who happened to have some parts left over from an old production run, and kindly offered to specially make up a part. I think it was a steal shy of USD $28 including shipping for mag and extra spring? Pics show the original 5-up mag and damaged spring and the new replacement.
I have asked him to let me know if he has more inventory available, and if so, I will post his details here so interested parties can contact him directly.
I have also shared some pics of the rifle which I'd consider to be in very good condition for its age (circa 1970) - but it definitely needs some TLC - particularly the awful fitting butt pad! Apologies for the soft rifle images. I took them while not wearing my specs and assumed they'd be fine. Rifle is till at dealer awaiting license approval.
Thanks,
Manny
