Erma .22 Luger Research

roach · 10-04-2006, 03:36 AM

Trent and I are doing a story on the Erma .22 Luger clones. In our research there's some facts we need help on, and so I thought maybe someone here might help us.

Erma made .22 conversion kits for 9mm Lugers before and during WW2 for the German military.

In 1936 they produced a complete .22 Luger clone, now called the "Old Model" - questions... I can't find how many produced, and what the collector value of these are today.

In 1964 Erma introduced new.22 Luger pistol models. I know of a few model names, such as the Model LA and Model EP - I'm looking for a complete list of models. Also, from what I understand, mostly the differences were cosmetic. Yet I find references to the LA being very delicate (cheap) or prone to failure, while I hear the EP was a good Model. I can't seen to confirm that there are mechanical differences, or quality differences.

Trent has an EP that he says is far superior to the US made Stoeger .22 Lugers - and so has been written by many others (collectors and shooters). Is that sound?

Did Erma make any commercial firearms prior to WW2. Was the old model for the commercial market or the Nazi military? Did Erma make exclusively commercial firearms after WW2 in their new plant?

Finally, although there are a few good Luger books out there - we have some that mention .22 clones even. However, nothing that goes into detail on Erma Luger clones.
Is anyone aware of a book that has a lot of information about Erma .22 Luger clones?

We'd also interview and credit any experts too.

Thanks!

10-04-2006, 03:36 AM	#1
roach New User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Erma .22 Luger Research Trent and I are doing a story on the Erma .22 Luger clones. In our research there's some facts we need help on, and so I thought maybe someone here might help us. Erma made .22 conversion kits for 9mm Lugers before and during WW2 for the German military. In 1936 they produced a complete .22 Luger clone, now called the "Old Model" - questions... I can't find how many produced, and what the collector value of these are today. In 1964 Erma introduced new.22 Luger pistol models. I know of a few model names, such as the Model LA and Model EP - I'm looking for a complete list of models. Also, from what I understand, mostly the differences were cosmetic. Yet I find references to the LA being very delicate (cheap) or prone to failure, while I hear the EP was a good Model. I can't seen to confirm that there are mechanical differences, or quality differences. Trent has an EP that he says is far superior to the US made Stoeger .22 Lugers - and so has been written by many others (collectors and shooters). Is that sound? Did Erma make any commercial firearms prior to WW2. Was the old model for the commercial market or the Nazi military? Did Erma make exclusively commercial firearms after WW2 in their new plant? Finally, although there are a few good Luger books out there - we have some that mention .22 clones even. However, nothing that goes into detail on Erma Luger clones. Is anyone aware of a book that has a lot of information about Erma .22 Luger clones? We'd also interview and credit any experts too. Thanks!