Problem with a old ortgies pistol

[BruceW]

I'm cleaning a ortgies 32 acp (7.65) I'm attempting to remove the barrel. It is suppose to turn counter clockwise, but the thing is, it won't budge. I have soaked all the barrel contact points with hoppes and oil, and let it sit. No dice.

Anyone ever have this problem?
Anyone have any ideas on how to get it off?

Thanks.

 

[Billsail]

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[Billsail]

Try a penetrating oil like Kroil. Or try putting it in a freezer overnight. Expanding and contracting the metal, to break it free.

 

[IPSC_DRL]

Hmm. never seen one of these before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lVrJSgRv1k


Minute 3:00 shows the barrel being rotated out. Seems like ti would be pretty easy given the leverage available.


good luck.

 

[BruceW]

Try a penetrating oil like Kroil. Or try putting it in a freezer overnight. Expanding and contracting the metal, to break it free.

I'll give those a shot. Thanks for the advice!

 

[LarryGri]

So what happened. Did you ever get it to loosen up?

 

[EddieCoyle]

Bruce, if you still haven't gotten it apart, give it to me and I'll put it in my ultrasonic cleaner overnight.