Self Introduction

1913 Erfurt · 10-10-2004, 01:25 PM

I have just joined this great Forum. I am also a member of The Great War Forum. I am a military historian by hobby (BA History GMU Fairfax VA 1980)not by profession. I am a NRA member and former member North-South Skirmish Association (mid 1980's 7th Regt VA Vols. Potomac Region).I live in Manassas VA not far from the battlefield.My family on both sides originated from England and took part in the foundation of both the Mass. Bay and Plymouth Colonies. I have ancestors on both sides that took part in major engagemnts from the French and Indian War up to the U.N. War in Korea.
My interest in joining this forum stems from my possession of a 1913 Erfurt Luger that has been in my family since the Great War. My Great uncle removed it from a German officer during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in Nov. 1918. He was in the 80th Div. The unit markings on my Luger indicate it was issued to the 138th Infantry, 42nd Division.
It is a wonderful pistol and is in what I can assume to be about 85%to 90% All #'s match and still has a great bore. Very accurate. The clip is not original, nor is the holster (repro). I am looking forward to joing in on various discussions. Regards, 1913 Erfurt, aka Charlie

10-10-2004, 01:25 PM	#1
1913 Erfurt User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Manassas VA Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Self Introduction I have just joined this great Forum. I am also a member of The Great War Forum. I am a military historian by hobby (BA History GMU Fairfax VA 1980)not by profession. I am a NRA member and former member North-South Skirmish Association (mid 1980's 7th Regt VA Vols. Potomac Region).I live in Manassas VA not far from the battlefield.My family on both sides originated from England and took part in the foundation of both the Mass. Bay and Plymouth Colonies. I have ancestors on both sides that took part in major engagemnts from the French and Indian War up to the U.N. War in Korea. My interest in joining this forum stems from my possession of a 1913 Erfurt Luger that has been in my family since the Great War. My Great uncle removed it from a German officer during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in Nov. 1918. He was in the 80th Div. The unit markings on my Luger indicate it was issued to the 138th Infantry, 42nd Division. It is a wonderful pistol and is in what I can assume to be about 85%to 90% All #'s match and still has a great bore. Very accurate. The clip is not original, nor is the holster (repro). I am looking forward to joing in on various discussions. Regards, 1913 Erfurt, aka Charlie