Help me identify this Luger -

[45Wheelgun]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Would that be an Erfurt takedown lever? If so, it's a part from a third gun!

Not sure what an Erfurt is, but that does have a different 2 digit serial number (57) along with a proof symbol that I can't make out. Maybe a crown with a w. I don't think there is any doubt this is a parts gun. Are there any other parts that should be serial numbered I should look at?

Ron - the barrel length measured with a closed breach is exactly 4 1/16 inches long.

Gentleman, what is your opinion of the finish of the frame and barrel? Factory?

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by 45Wheelgun

Not sure what an Erfurt is, but that does have a different 2 digit serial number (57) along with a proof symbol that I can't make out. Maybe a crown with a w.

Lugers made by the Erfurt facility were primarily destined for the military, I believe. Erfurts' appropriate small parts, in addition to the serial digits, were each stamped, with a "crown over Gothic letter" by inspectors. Just theorizing as to the origin of the part from a third donor...