F.L. Selfloader Model I

[Nick Link]

This is my newest toy. Does anyone know how to take them appart properly? I'm sure that the two screws have something to do with it, but I want to do it right, and not end up with missing or extra parts.

[militarynut]

hi sir
hope i can help you thats very nice early pistol you have there before you atempt to take it apart i believe the book small arms of the world shows how to field strip it just about every auto pistol in that book best of luck andy militarynut

[bingo1]

Round screw at the rear of the slide unscrews and can be removed. The stirrup attached the slide can be swiveled up and the slide removed to the rear. Grip plates removed after screws taken off. Go no further. The stirrup attachment is the weak point of the design. Continual firing could loosen the rear screw, allowing it to some out and the stirrup up and then the slide goes into your face on firing.

[Nick Link]

Thanks, Gents. I appreciate your time and advice. NGL.

[Nick Link]

I suppose getting extra magazines for these little gems is like trying to find a Knight's Cross at a yard sale. Does anyone collect these pistols? What about holsters? Will one for any 7.65mm work, or did they have something special?