Hold-open fitted after 1913

A.Mifsin · 02-21-2008, 02:35 AM

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.

Ron Smith · 02-21-2008, 09:41 AM

Alf,

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

Ron

A.Mifsin · 02-21-2008, 10:20 AM

Thank You Ron

Alf

John Sabato · 02-21-2008, 11:55 AM

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.

02-21-2008, 02:35 AM	#1
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	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. __________________ I prefer a Luger

02-21-2008, 09:41 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Alf, Here you go. The pin should be in the white. the photos are of an early (no stock lug) 1913 Erfurt. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

02-21-2008, 10:20 AM	#3
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Thank You Ron Alf __________________ I prefer a Luger

02-21-2008, 11:55 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	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. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*