Opinions needed on Luger Dates

siegersallee · 05-24-2012, 06:32 AM

Hi Hans,

I am also collecting the 1913 - 1918 Lugers. For now, I am focusing on Erfurts.

I have seen a handful of 1917-18 Erfurts. I agree with the view that in later years of the war the quality of the working parts did not suffer, only the finish and maybe a slackness with respect to the inspection marks for which Erfurts are famous.

I have noticed that, for example, the other side of the magazine catch, that is the strawed peice on the right-hand side, is usually not marked as it is on the earlier Erfurts (see my post entitled "Would a 1918 Erfurt have a proof..." in the new members forum).

So, if the pistol is otherwise collectible, and you like it, go for it.

Richard

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05-24-2012, 06:32 AM	#6
siegersallee User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 293 Thanks: 112 Thanked 58 Times in 35 Posts	Hi Hans, I am also collecting the 1913 - 1918 Lugers. For now, I am focusing on Erfurts. I have seen a handful of 1917-18 Erfurts. I agree with the view that in later years of the war the quality of the working parts did not suffer, only the finish and maybe a slackness with respect to the inspection marks for which Erfurts are famous. I have noticed that, for example, the other side of the magazine catch, that is the strawed peice on the right-hand side, is usually not marked as it is on the earlier Erfurts (see my post entitled "Would a 1918 Erfurt have a proof..." in the new members forum). So, if the pistol is otherwise collectible, and you like it, go for it. Richard