1914 Erfurt Luger – Unusual details

DonVoigt · 04-13-2020, 09:18 AM

Well, looks like the breech block is "homemade" too.

The "notch" on the receiver has been altered(by filing it appears) as it is too wide/deep; it may
have been an artillery receiver or it may not. The alteration makes it impossible to say for sure, but it really does not matter to this modified luger. JMHO.

It is a good example of local "ingenuity" to make something work that was missing a couple main pieces. Very interesting.

aldo35 · 04-13-2020, 02:41 PM

The breach block looks like it has the characteristic missing piece next to the extractor,left side looking from rear.

gunbugs · 04-13-2020, 05:58 PM

I think the breech block is original, but has been "cut down" on the bottom. Perhaps to work with or clear the blacksmith magazine. The top side certainly looks good, barring the broker extractor notch.

John Sabato · 04-14-2020, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gunbugs

I think the breech block is original, but has been "cut down" on the bottom. Perhaps to work with or clear the blacksmith magazine. The top side certainly looks good, barring the broker extractor notch.

I concur, the magazine looks like one of those early hand made Mexican "quality" mags to me. I have never seen one quite like it either! (and hope I never do again... would somebody pass the eye bleach please.)

04-13-2020, 09:18 AM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Well, looks like the breech block is "homemade" too. The "notch" on the receiver has been altered(by filing it appears) as it is too wide/deep; it may have been an artillery receiver or it may not. The alteration makes it impossible to say for sure, but it really does not matter to this modified luger. JMHO. It is a good example of local "ingenuity" to make something work that was missing a couple main pieces. Very interesting. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 402 Thanks: 2,351 Thanked 187 Times in 92 Posts	Erfurt luger The breach block looks like it has the characteristic missing piece next to the extractor,left side looking from rear.

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04-13-2020, 05:58 PM	#3
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 683 Thanks: 375 Thanked 1,228 Times in 415 Posts	I think the breech block is original, but has been "cut down" on the bottom. Perhaps to work with or clear the blacksmith magazine. The top side certainly looks good, barring the broker extractor notch.