When did matching numbers become important ?
In early days it was to ensure it functioned as parts were fitted
No one in a war wants uncertainty - when needed it has to work

But I was referring to collectability
At the end of WWII the GI just wanted an iconic firearm to take home
as has been shown on this forum, as late as the 60's they sold for $29.95

and then at some point they became collectable to a wider audience
and then we got picky
It was no longer will it function - no urgency on function now
It was "Is it pretty" for the bluing, straw, grips, and bore
And then we get "Is it original" as it left the factory - for the first time
Those last two have led to the price stretch

Most collectable pricing directly corelates to rarity
As thousands of these were made - it became how many survived "perfect"
And like coins - the rarity varied by maker and year to start, and survival percentage later

I think the OP did very well for $700

Yes, that is the million-dollar chip. Overstamps are usually the work of hooligans. The decimal point on the toggle link is not an appropriate mark. Also notice the fonts used on the fours They should all be of the same style I believe. Not the same point size but the same style. The typical German four has a slanted top BUT the top is not completely closed. I am not an expert on Erfurts.
All in all you still got a great price if it shoots, and you do not have to be afraid to shoot it.

The sear also has the decimal point accompanying the over-stamp. Unusual, for sure

Yep.....It happens often if one is unfamiliar with Lugers.....gets in a hurry to remove the left grip....shooting Luger with loose grip...etc.



As mentioned above, it can be repaired if those grips are numbered to your Luger. If not matching numbers, then your choice as to what to do.

If you get a holster, do not store the gun in the holster.