Hi Kevin,
Welcome to the Forum. I for one would sure like to see more photos of your family's nice 1914 Erfurt artillery. Any chance of posting more ?
Your artillery luger's value depends on original finish condition, all factory matching and numbered parts, etc. More photos would help our LP-08 experts nail down a good price valuation for you.
The BATF establishes the status of weapons on the Curio & Relics list. You can download a free pdf-file copy of this list on their web site :
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/curios/index.htm
Basically, guns made prior to 1898 are considered "Antiques" and are not part of the C&R status and licensing. Guns made from 1899 to 1946 are considered C&R's. Some special guns made after 1946 may also have C&R status but you need to check the C&R list for those unique guns.
Registration requirements vary from State to State. I will let fellow LF members that live in Michigan give you their opinions.
You might also want to contact a firearms division in your State government offices...as that might be the most up-to-date info. In CA-State, we go to the Department of Justice, Firearms Division, for such registration info.
p.s. Our LF member, Big Norm, lives not too far from you and is quite the LP-08 collector. I am sure he will love to see this piece in person...!!! and would be able to help you to a detailed examination...
Regards,
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