Opinions sought - First Luger - P08 Erfurt

RShaw · 02-20-2017, 10:24 AM

I do not present myself as an expert, but as more of ab observer trying to learn. Before reading the comments I noticed the following:
3rd photo of toggle just after the two photos of right and left sides:
The 83 between toggle knobs and Erfurt logo is very deep whereas the Erfurt logo is very worn. Surprising, unless the 83 is projected from wear by the higher sitting toggle knobs.
Just forward of the toggle joint, the edge appears badly worn / abused- it's not a straight line.
9th photo of the frame, just after the exposed trigger SN:
Frame appears damaged. Why is the right side (top of photo) longer than the left side of the frame (bottom)

This gun looks "well used" which is a nice way of saying "beat up).
I would hesitate to buy this gun for any purpose. Seller should verify that it's all matching instead of saying "in all the places you would expect."

George: would like to learn from you- what indicates to you that this is a 1914 artillery reworked to a 4 inch? and during the Weimar era? Trying to learn, not at all questioning your conclusion. Thanks.

02-20-2017, 10:24 AM	#7
RShaw User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Venlo, the Netherlands Posts: 350 Thanks: 160 Thanked 170 Times in 90 Posts	I do not present myself as an expert, but as more of ab observer trying to learn. Before reading the comments I noticed the following: 3rd photo of toggle just after the two photos of right and left sides: The 83 between toggle knobs and Erfurt logo is very deep whereas the Erfurt logo is very worn. Surprising, unless the 83 is projected from wear by the higher sitting toggle knobs. Just forward of the toggle joint, the edge appears badly worn / abused- it's not a straight line. 9th photo of the frame, just after the exposed trigger SN: Frame appears damaged. Why is the right side (top of photo) longer than the left side of the frame (bottom) This gun looks "well used" which is a nice way of saying "beat up). I would hesitate to buy this gun for any purpose. Seller should verify that it's all matching instead of saying "in all the places you would expect." George: would like to learn from you- what indicates to you that this is a 1914 artillery reworked to a 4 inch? and during the Weimar era? Trying to learn, not at all questioning your conclusion. Thanks.