Ortgies .25 Cal Pocket Pistol Problem

[sellscottsell]

I have an Ortgies .25 pocket pistol manufactured by "DEUTSCHE WERKE, WERK ERFURT". It's in very good condition however it just isn't firing properly. We have tried a couple of ammunition variations but to no avail. What happens is that the round will chamber properly, but not fire. After the round is ejected, inspection reveals that there is a fairly good strike mark on the shell, but no bang. Does anyone have a .25 cal Ortgies? If so, what kind of ammo are you firing and is the gun finicky?

 

[SKS Ray]

Could be a weak firing pin spring. If the gun even has one, I don't know the first thing about these types. JuergenG posts info on old pistols like that in the gallery and milsurps section. If he doesn't chime in here, send him a PM and ask him.

 

[JuergenG]

Sorry, I don't have any clue on the Ortgies pistols (yet).
Anyway, this sounds like either a weak spring or a worn
firing pin.

 

[Bugs100]

The Ortgies pistol is one the hardest pistols ever made to work on. Here's a web address of a company that has directions and parts for repair
www.marstar.ca/ortpps.htm

 

[sellscottsell]

Thank you gentlemen. I have ordered a new firing pin, firing pin spring and recoil spring. I figure it's a small investment to see if I can fix the problem. The Ortgies is a well crafted little pistol and it will be fun to shoot I'm sure. I'll let you all know how it turns out.

 

[sellscottsell]

Just to let you all know how Dad and I made out, the Ortgies fires well now. We replaced all of the springs and it shoots like a champ. It's a bit small to get used to after having been firing a Glock 22 for a while, but its definitely fun (and perhaps heavier than my full size Glock!)

 

[dwarven1]

Just to let you all know how Dad and I made out, the Ortgies fires well now. We replaced all of the springs and it shoots like a champ. It's a bit small to get used to after having been firing a Glock 22 for a while, but its definitely fun (and perhaps heavier than my full size Glock!)

Score another one for the NES community.

Way to go, Bugs100.