First Luger? Help!
 

I have an opportunity to acquire my first Luger: a choice between a 1918-dated Erfurt model or a 1940 S/42. Both appear to be in reasonable condition but neither (as far as I can tell) is especially originally ie non-matching numbers, the Erfurt has replacement grips etc. However, the Erfurt does have a wooden base magazine and a possibly interesting inscription on the front grip strap (15.AJR.8.18).

Which would you choose?!

Anything I should particularly look out for with either pistol? Neither, BTW, is a shooter. Both are deactivated according to specs here in the UK (groan!)

Jerry

Jerry, I would go with the Erfurt as it is unit marked and has a somewhat traceable history. Please check the marking again and repost it including any punctuation marks or slashes.

Jerry, Welcome to the Lugerforum. We look forward to you posting photographs of your purchase here on the forum...

Jerry,

I would be interested in the one that you don't want, Please e-mail me with the contact informaion....

jamesegg@bellsouth.net

Thank you,
Jim

Thanks guys. I chose the Erfurt -- an extra 20 years or so of sweat, grime and history! I'll post a pic or two here as soon as I receive the pistol.

Jim: sorry but AFAIK the other pistol is already sold (both were part of an auction at www.speedbid.com, a militaria-oriented web auction site that offers the items Ebay won't!)

Regards
Jerry

Link :

http://www.speedbid.com