Re: I know that there is one being written as we type here by a member
John, I assumed he had meant $2,500 and added a 0 accidently, but of course, I can't imagine buying a gun that cost as much as my Jeep was new.
Anyway, I have several Luger books, in Jones, it has the 1914 DWM Arty, toggle DWM, dated from 1914 - 1918, gesichert on safety, geladen on extrator, frame serial #, severa thousand made, resaonably common, checkered walnut grips.
1914 Erfurt Arty, (that is what mine is, but mine has been reblued, has pitting, etc). Toggle, erfurt, dated same, safety same, extrator same, unknown number made but common, same on grips.
two date: 1920 or 21 above any date from 1910 - 1918, DWM or Erfurt. same as above for geladen, grips, etc.
1920 commercial, dwm or erfurt. many variations as these are reworks, this is where you will see fakes (I imagine).
Book says tat the 1923 Krieghoff commercial is possible but few made, he lists one. So...
My Datig book lists approx., the same info.
Kenyon's book says approx., the same thing, lists the 1914 Erfurt as having the above and with 9 position, adjustable rear sight. Proof marks on right side of receiver, barrel, left side of breechblock, inspectors proofs on all parts (usually). Military serial number of 1 to 5 digits, with or without a letter.
DWM in kenyon says the same.
It depends on if you want a shooter or a collectable on whether $2,500 is a lot. A shooter can be made up for a heck of a lot less, see Tom, Hugh, etc., and they can get you a nice shooter with a 6 or 8 inch barrel for less than $650.00 or so.
Ed
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