My 1st P.08, a 1914 Erfurt

MauserLugers · 08-14-2005, 11:46 AM

Interesting subject with no real answers.

Since the receivers are dated 1914 and notched, they were originally intended for a 1914 artillery. Since these have 4 inch barrels, the configuration (4 inch barrel) was added at some point/time after 1914.

My thoughts are these are Weimar assembled Lugers (reworks), made up from left over parts or dis-assembled Lugers, made to comply with the restrictions for the Weimar Military.

If -- that big word -- this pistol had a sear safety added, there would not be any questions about what it was, as we'd just say it was a reworked Weimar Police Luger. The only difference on this piece is that it escaped police use.

Anyway, the date, notched receiver, and 4 inch barrel suggest a rework of the Weimar era to me. -- Bill

08-14-2005, 11:46 AM	#29
MauserLugers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 1 Post	Interesting subject with no real answers. Since the receivers are dated 1914 and notched, they were originally intended for a 1914 artillery. Since these have 4 inch barrels, the configuration (4 inch barrel) was added at some point/time after 1914. My thoughts are these are Weimar assembled Lugers (reworks), made up from left over parts or dis-assembled Lugers, made to comply with the restrictions for the Weimar Military. If -- that big word -- this pistol had a sear safety added, there would not be any questions about what it was, as we'd just say it was a reworked Weimar Police Luger. The only difference on this piece is that it escaped police use. Anyway, the date, notched receiver, and 4 inch barrel suggest a rework of the Weimar era to me. -- Bill