1918 Scoped Erfurt Luger?

CAO · 09-04-2006, 04:18 PM

This is a WWII vet bringback all matching (as far as I can tell) 1918 Erfurt Luger that appears to have some kind of modification to allow a scope to be mounted. The 1916 holster has a slot cut in it to allow for the scope. Was this something that was done at the armory or did bubba do this? It came with 2 magazines as shown but I couldn't find a serial number on either mags.

There are lots of pictures at this link:

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...images/erfurt/

Would someone be so kind as to estimate what this whole setup is worth?

Ron Wood · 09-04-2006, 08:53 PM

Unfortunately, the news is not good. The rig has no collector value. It is a Bubba's basement special and the modifications have pretty much distroyed the gun and hoster (well, not exactly destroyed because you can still fire the Luger and carry it in the holster - so the function is still there but the worth isn't).

Hugh · 09-05-2006, 12:58 AM

Ron, it won't function too good with that broken ejector!

John Sabato · 09-05-2006, 10:01 AM

Since the collector value of this Luger has been lost, I would take advantage of the work that has been done... have the gun reblued, and if you don't have the original scope mount, find a machinest friend and have one fabricated... it should at least make an interesting shooter... with an appropriate pistol scope mounted...

Since the Luger is top ejecting, your mount should include a surface that would bounce the ejected shell casings off to the left...

You can get a replacement ejector from several sources... I would try Tom Heller first... (Lugerdoc).

I would only estimate the value to be between $250-$450 for the parts... as a shooter, the enjoyment value is limited only by your time, ammunition and a safe place to shoot...

I would keep it and use it as recommended above... although you could have this frame welded and restored, the price would be much more than gun is currently worth...

09-04-2006, 04:18 PM	#1
CAO New User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1918 Scoped Erfurt Luger? This is a WWII vet bringback all matching (as far as I can tell) 1918 Erfurt Luger that appears to have some kind of modification to allow a scope to be mounted. The 1916 holster has a slot cut in it to allow for the scope. Was this something that was done at the armory or did bubba do this? It came with 2 magazines as shown but I couldn't find a serial number on either mags. There are lots of pictures at this link: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...images/erfurt/ Would someone be so kind as to estimate what this whole setup is worth?

09-04-2006, 08:53 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,242 Times in 1,719 Posts	Unfortunately, the news is not good. The rig has no collector value. It is a Bubba's basement special and the modifications have pretty much distroyed the gun and hoster (well, not exactly destroyed because you can still fire the Luger and carry it in the holster - so the function is still there but the worth isn't). __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-05-2006, 12:58 AM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Ron, it won't function too good with that broken ejector! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

09-05-2006, 10:01 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Since the collector value of this Luger has been lost, I would take advantage of the work that has been done... have the gun reblued, and if you don't have the original scope mount, find a machinest friend and have one fabricated... it should at least make an interesting shooter... with an appropriate pistol scope mounted... Since the Luger is top ejecting, your mount should include a surface that would bounce the ejected shell casings off to the left... You can get a replacement ejector from several sources... I would try Tom Heller first... (Lugerdoc). I would only estimate the value to be between $250-$450 for the parts... as a shooter, the enjoyment value is limited only by your time, ammunition and a safe place to shoot... I would keep it and use it as recommended above... although you could have this frame welded and restored, the price would be much more than gun is currently worth... __________________ 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..."*