Hold-open fitted after 1913
 

Hi All,
On page 31 of Jan C.Still new book Central Powers Pistols It is stated that in 1913 Lugers that were not manufactured with a hold-open were retrofitted with a hold-open by Erfurt rifle Factory and a pin was added to secure the hold-open. Where can I look for this pin, is it visible from the outside of the frame or it is in the inside? Thank You all.
Alf.

Alf,

Here you go. The pin should be in the white. the photos are of an early (no stock lug) 1913 Erfurt.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/120_2076.jpg

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/120_2078.jpg

Ron

Thank You Ron:cheers:

Alf

Let me thank you too Ron... I would have spent a hour or more going through my photo archive and probably wouldn't have come up with photos that are that good. :)