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Originally Posted by LugerErik
for a 1913 erfurt the serial number range should be between 575-2563b with around 25,000 made. And I have seen completed auctions online sell them for around $1200-1300 in less desirable condition but with matching numbers.
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Hi Erik, Welcome to the forum! You seem to have misinterpreted the serial number data from Jan Still's "Imperial Lugers". At the time this book was written, some 20 years ago, the lowest REPORTED serial number was 575. Erfurt serial numbers started at 1 each year, so the fact that your gun has a serial number lower than 575 is in no way remarkable.
Other than that, I have to agree with Bill's comments. A refinished gun with one (at least) mismatched part is a "shooter", and should be priced accordingly.
Regards, Norm