New member. My first Luger

[Checkman]

Hello. As the title says I'm a new member and I am now a new Luger owner.

Local gunshop had one in stock. It's a 1916 Erfurt model. It's in very good condition. It was on consignment and the seller was asking $700 for it. I was suprised at the price. It's always been my understanding that Lugers in nice shape don't price belwo (at least) $1,000 USD. But I field stripped it (thank you W.H.B. Smith) and checked it out. Everything is working and in very good shape. And from my research it has all the correct proof markings on all the right places for an Erfurt.

I traded a Glock 19 and a S&W 586 for it across the board. I've been wanting a Luger for many many years. This was an opportunity. I was willing to part with those two models if it meant getting a Luger.

Ever since I was a kid back in the seventies (41 now) I have wanted a Webley Mk VI revolver, a Luger and a C96 Mauser Broomhandle - actually a Bolo but I wouldn't turn a way a full size model. So now I own a Webley and a Luger. Now I have to learn about Lugers. So I'm joining here. I'm going to try to attach some photos. I didn't have a great camera so they aren't very detailed. Hopefully I'll be sending more later.

Be nice folks. I'm just starting. It's my understanding that Luger collectors consider the Erfurt models to be of the "Garden Variety" but we all have to start somewhere I suppose.