1910 .30 Luger

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by raygun

any ideas about 169, Erfurt made in 1921 !? would it be a comercial !? thought they would have been prohibited from manufacture about then, after the War. thanks for the help

Erfurt was a military arsenal and never made a commercial Luger. They also never made one in 1921...the auction description is obviously in error.

[raygun]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Erfurt was a military arsenal and never made a commercial Luger. They also never made one in 1921...the auction description is obviously in error.

exactly right, I asked them to send me a picture of the top of the receiver , turns out the "21" is the last two digits in the serial number that we are all familiar with on the toggle etc. the actual date on the receiver or cannon ring is 1914 !! someone at the auction house having a "senior" moment !

So it appears to be a nice original 1914 Erfurt with about 70% of the original finish. so I'm going to put in a bid -- wish me luck.

actually I have picked out 3 of the best lugers in the auction and am going to bid on them all !! hopefully I will get one or two. if I get them all I will be out a few thousand dollars and in for a heap of paperwork !!

[hansfischer007]

In my opinion....Life is short.....Go for it..!!...and as you say you might wind up with one of the three....but your stars may be aligned just right and you will get all there...I know ..first reaction will kinda take your breath away....but think what fun it will be when all three arrive.....I wish you luck..!!..Hans Fischer

[raygun]

Originally Posted by hansfischer007

In my opinion....Life is short.....Go for it..!!...and as you say you might wind up with one of the three....but your stars may be aligned just right and you will get all there...I know ..first reaction will kinda take your breath away....but think what fun it will be when all three arrive.....I wish you luck..!!..Hans Fischer

Thanks mate , well said ! Just had an E mail from the auction house and so far I am the High Bidder on all three Lugers !!
But a week to go -- here's hoping!