1914 Erfurt Police

Aaron · 02-02-2003, 10:04 PM

Gentlemen, I have just acquired a new Luger, but am not certain as to exactly what I have. Since I usually collect third reich Lugers, this one is pretty much out of my field of expertise, so I hope I can rely on you to tell me what it is. The pistol is a 1914 Erfurt, serial number 2921a. All parts are matching and Erfurt proofed except for a replacement barrel. The original cut for an artillery sight is present, as is the stock lug. The pistol appears to have its original WWI finish, but the barrel blue is of a different shade than the rest of the pistol. The barrel is stamped on the right side with an intertwined TP over an early type eagle and bears the land diameter of 8,82 on the underside. The pistol is fitted with a sear safety and a magazine safety, both functional. Grips are marked with S/42 and E/63. The firing pin is also matching and has the Erfurt proof, but I was surprised to find it has been grooved in the manner of later Lugers. Apparently the original firing pin was retained but machined to more modern specifications. The magazine is also matching. It is a type two satin plated Haenel Schmeisser mag with aluminum bottom, and is numbered 2921 without the suffix letter, and it also bears the number 1. Obviously this is a police rework which must have been done in 1933 or 1934, judging from the late modifications and the grips. The previous owner called it an “early Nazi police” pistol, and I tend to agree with him. By the way, this pistol retains about 99% of its finish, is about mint inside, 90% straw, and the grips are perfect, showing no wear. There is no grip strap marking. I would like some comments from forum members who can add anything to what I know.

02-02-2003, 10:04 PM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	1914 Erfurt Police Gentlemen, I have just acquired a new Luger, but am not certain as to exactly what I have. Since I usually collect third reich Lugers, this one is pretty much out of my field of expertise, so I hope I can rely on you to tell me what it is. The pistol is a 1914 Erfurt, serial number 2921a. All parts are matching and Erfurt proofed except for a replacement barrel. The original cut for an artillery sight is present, as is the stock lug. The pistol appears to have its original WWI finish, but the barrel blue is of a different shade than the rest of the pistol. The barrel is stamped on the right side with an intertwined TP over an early type eagle and bears the land diameter of 8,82 on the underside. The pistol is fitted with a sear safety and a magazine safety, both functional. Grips are marked with S/42 and E/63. The firing pin is also matching and has the Erfurt proof, but I was surprised to find it has been grooved in the manner of later Lugers. Apparently the original firing pin was retained but machined to more modern specifications. The magazine is also matching. It is a type two satin plated Haenel Schmeisser mag with aluminum bottom, and is numbered 2921 without the suffix letter, and it also bears the number 1. Obviously this is a police rework which must have been done in 1933 or 1934, judging from the late modifications and the grips. The previous owner called it an “early Nazi police” pistol, and I tend to agree with him. By the way, this pistol retains about 99% of its finish, is about mint inside, 90% straw, and the grips are perfect, showing no wear. There is no grip strap marking. I would like some comments from forum members who can add anything to what I know.