1912 Erfurt Luger

whcoyote · 10-11-2010, 02:27 PM

I agree with Ron Wood- I don't think the pistol has been refinished. I'm looking at the halo around the bore gage, the hold-open pin (just aged) and the end mill marks left inside the frame "ears". These are all good indicators.
Concerning the broken take-down lever - if it were my pistol I would leave it alone and begin a search for an Erfurt replacement with matching number (Tom Heller in the above post sells Luger parts - also Phil Siacaccio in Afton, VA - sorry, no number). However, if you wish to have it repaired, that's your choice. Just pick someone who can do the job right.
Nice score - great price. It's way more than just a shooter.
Bob

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10-11-2010, 02:27 PM	#19
whcoyote User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I agree with Ron Wood- I don't think the pistol has been refinished. I'm looking at the halo around the bore gage, the hold-open pin (just aged) and the end mill marks left inside the frame "ears". These are all good indicators. Concerning the broken take-down lever - if it were my pistol I would leave it alone and begin a search for an Erfurt replacement with matching number (Tom Heller in the above post sells Luger parts - also Phil Siacaccio in Afton, VA - sorry, no number). However, if you wish to have it repaired, that's your choice. Just pick someone who can do the job right. Nice score - great price. It's way more than just a shooter. Bob