H. Jones' Book - 1917 Erfurt Artillery ?

Pete Ebbink · 10-06-2002, 10:53 AM

In my 1975 re-print version of H. Jones' book, Luger Variations, on pages 138-139; there is pictured a 1917 Erfurt LP-08 luger (aka "Artillery" model).

The photo credit states this piece was in the Mr. Arnold Padilla collection; probably in the 1959 time frame when H. Jones' book was first put together.

Does anyone know anything about this 1917 Erfurt artillery ?

Given the fact that most experts now believe Erfurt made artillerys only in 1914, did any follow-up info. come out about Mr. Padilla's gun once Luger Variations came out ?

Was it proven to be a "parts gun" of some sort ?

Regards,

Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

10-06-2002, 10:53 AM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	H. Jones' Book - 1917 Erfurt Artillery ? In my 1975 re-print version of H. Jones' book, Luger Variations, on pages 138-139; there is pictured a 1917 Erfurt LP-08 luger (aka "Artillery" model). The photo credit states this piece was in the Mr. Arnold Padilla collection; probably in the 1959 time frame when H. Jones' book was first put together. Does anyone know anything about this 1917 Erfurt artillery ? Given the fact that most experts now believe Erfurt made artillerys only in 1914, did any follow-up info. come out about Mr. Padilla's gun once Luger Variations came out ? Was it proven to be a "parts gun" of some sort ? Regards, Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />