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bluesteel68 · 05-28-2009, 12:36 AM

Hello all. This is my first post here on the forum. I am new to Lugers, having just acquired one from my father-in-law. When they moved into their house, he found a Luger pistol in the attic. Being on the coast and unprotected, it was rusted over pretty bad. He never really did anything with it, and I made the comment this past weekend that it would be a fun project. He told me to take it since he would never do anything with it. The bottom of the magazine was broken off, and the spring was of course missing. After soaking in a penetrating oil, here is what I know so far.

It is a 1913 Erfurt Luger. The serial number is 7575. This number matches everything that is numbered on the pistol. The grip screws are rusted so I have not been able to remove them yet, but I have managed to free the side plate and remove the barrel. (After a longgggg soak in penetrating oil) I am hoping that after another long soak, I will be able to remove the grips and completely strip the pistol for a thorough cleaning.

Any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. I will post some pics as soon as possible.

Thanks for your time and all the great information I have received so far.

Mark

05-28-2009, 12:36 AM	#1
bluesteel68 New User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1913 Erfurt Luger Hello all. This is my first post here on the forum. I am new to Lugers, having just acquired one from my father-in-law. When they moved into their house, he found a Luger pistol in the attic. Being on the coast and unprotected, it was rusted over pretty bad. He never really did anything with it, and I made the comment this past weekend that it would be a fun project. He told me to take it since he would never do anything with it. The bottom of the magazine was broken off, and the spring was of course missing. After soaking in a penetrating oil, here is what I know so far. It is a 1913 Erfurt Luger. The serial number is 7575. This number matches everything that is numbered on the pistol. The grip screws are rusted so I have not been able to remove them yet, but I have managed to free the side plate and remove the barrel. (After a longgggg soak in penetrating oil) I am hoping that after another long soak, I will be able to remove the grips and completely strip the pistol for a thorough cleaning. Any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. I will post some pics as soon as possible. Thanks for your time and all the great information I have received so far. Mark