Stripping down and rebuilding a Walther CP88 Competition

[Dagwood]

When I get back from a week's holiday in Dorset I really must stripdown and reinsert the hammer pin in my CP88. Some time back I noticed that the floating pin had somehow dropped out of its alignment between the hammer and the gas valve and instead of fixing it I switched shooting to my CP99 and Sig Sauer P226, that's the trouble, or is it a benefit, of having a number of pistols.
Anyhow, as the 88 was a dream to shoot with it has to be fixed and I wondered if anyone has done this and whether there are tales of woe or points to be cautious about? Unfortunately the pin seems to be concealed behind a bar and unable to be extracted and realigned without a stripdown.
Any advice welcome,
Jim

[Troubledshooter]

You should have email.

[Dagwood]

You should have email.

Received ok, many thanks! You live and learn every day, I never realised you can send an email via forum! That does make sending photos etc a lot easier.
Many thanks Troubledshooter, I will have a read through that and let you, and others, know how I get on.
All best
Jim

[peddy]

I did same job for a friends cp88. It's very hard to split the case without a lot of parts becoming dislodged and difficult to figure out where they come from, well it was to me!! You will need to fully strip to sort the stupid safety thing. Also be careful of two flying ball bearings!!!I sorted it eventually, but I wish you well, prepare for some swearing!!

[wobbly bob]

Mine was always falling out. You don't need to do a complete strip. If you can’t wiggle the firing pin back into position with a paper clip or similar, you can retrieve and reposition it by removing the screw on the right hand side and manipulating the safety barrel or removing it. Be aware there is a sprung detent ball bearing under the left side, and an extra safety spring on the safety barrel if it’s a later model.

Completely stripping the CP88, removing the machine burrs, polishing up the mating surfaces with 1000 grit, and lubing is well worthwhile in terms of smoother performance though.

Excellent guide on UBC forum:

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/umar...ion-t2309.html

[Dagwood]

Just returned to this thread and all replies much appreciated. I'm delighted to read Wonnly Bob's post that indicates I shouldn't have to do a complete stripdown....yet!
Back shortly with staus report on how I get on
Cheers guys
Dagwood