This is my first luger 1912..with questions

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Originally Posted by hrbla

I cleaned, lubed, and took pictures to post it here. My first luger has a serial no. of 7124 with non-matching byf-29 bolt and toggle and a 932 magazine. Before proceeding further on restoration, I would like to how far should I (or could I) go. I have narrowed my thoughts into following questions and am very appreciated for your responses:

(1)Is this a DWM or Erfurt luger? I can not tell from the maker stamp.
A: It's an Erfurt
(2) Is it realistically possible to can find a bolt and toggle marked "24" and DWM/Erfurt logo to match the pistol?
A: Possible - contact Tom Heller in St. Charles, MO or Phil Siaccacio in Afton, VA
(3) For a magazine butt to match this pistol, should it be made of wood? or the currnet aluminum one is close enought.
A: Magazine bottom would be wood. Just buy a WWI mag. Mismatched numbers on mags are a routine thing for WWI Lugers.
(4) Is the finish on the pistol good to keep? or a re-blue is recommanded?
A: Never reblue a Luger that has the potential of being restored
(5) Even the dealer test fired the pistol (for unknown rounds) and ended up ok, is it safe to fire non-matching luger since the luger was hand-fitted and numbered accordingly.

A: Make your dealer guarantee you that the headspace is correct and use only good quality factory loads in the pistol.