First Luger? Help!

Fujix · 07-23-2005, 07:10 AM

I have an opportunity to acquire my first Luger: a choice between a 1918-dated Erfurt model or a 1940 S/42. Both appear to be in reasonable condition but neither (as far as I can tell) is especially originally ie non-matching numbers, the Erfurt has replacement grips etc. However, the Erfurt does have a wooden base magazine and a possibly interesting inscription on the front grip strap (15.AJR.8.18).

Which would you choose?!

Anything I should particularly look out for with either pistol? Neither, BTW, is a shooter. Both are deactivated according to specs here in the UK (groan!)

Jerry

07-23-2005, 07:10 AM	#1
Fujix New User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First Luger? Help! I have an opportunity to acquire my first Luger: a choice between a 1918-dated Erfurt model or a 1940 S/42. Both appear to be in reasonable condition but neither (as far as I can tell) is especially originally ie non-matching numbers, the Erfurt has replacement grips etc. However, the Erfurt does have a wooden base magazine and a possibly interesting inscription on the front grip strap (15.AJR.8.18). Which would you choose?! Anything I should particularly look out for with either pistol? Neither, BTW, is a shooter. Both are deactivated according to specs here in the UK (groan!) Jerry