Walther LP53 question

[sulns]

Many thanks for those responses - just what I was hoping for and a very interesting link too. My LP53 is a new acquisition and seems to be working just fine but I was thinking about giving it a 'spring clean' at some stage and wondered about replacing the seal. I think it's probably late fifties (39544) and doesn't look as though it's been apart. Might be better to leave well alone!

[flogger]

Many thanks for those responses - just what I was hoping for and a very interesting link too. My LP53 is a new acquisition and seems to be working just fine but I was thinking about giving it a 'spring clean' at some stage and wondered about replacing the seal. I think it's probably late fifties (39544) and doesn't look as though it's been apart. Might be better to leave well alone!

Made in 1960 with serial No.39544.

[sulns]

Thanks for that!

[harvey_s]

I use a TR Robb one and the consistency is very good with a slight increase in power IIRC.
Good value for money IMO.
I can't say I noticed any difference in felt recoil.
I did keep a record of the mods I made and the physical differences in output, but that's on my work PC - if you PM your email address I can send you copy...