Would any of the expert Luger collectors here please comment...

siegersallee · 05-04-2012, 07:35 AM

With respect to what type of Erfurt I am looking for, I want the non-arty model.

I think the regualer 4in ( 100mm ) is the quintisential, definitive Luger: no slight to arty model enthusiasts, that is just my humble opinion.

Growing up I remember from the movies German officers always with a "regular" Luger, so that is what is ingrained in my mind as the "proper" one.

Actually, I had not even known that there was an arty model. At first I thought someone had modified the thing.

Now I know that there is a strong following for the arty model and they are rare and highly collectable; but, I am still a "regular" Luger kinda guy.

Richard.

GySgt1811 · 05-04-2012, 11:14 AM

Richard,

I think you just defined for me the attachment I, too, have for the 4" Imperial. All Lugers are great, but the 4" Imperial bespeaks the essence of the "Prussian Officer Corp."

And, by the way, I'm intrigued by your avatar. Is that proper looking young Kadet perhaps a relative?

Best regards,

John C.

05-04-2012, 11:14 AM	#2
GySgt1811 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 237 Thanks: 1,238 Thanked 126 Times in 84 Posts	Left turn Richard, I think you just defined for me the attachment I, too, have for the 4" Imperial. All Lugers are great, but the 4" Imperial bespeaks the essence of the "Prussian Officer Corp." And, by the way, I'm intrigued by your avatar. Is that proper looking young Kadet perhaps a relative? Best regards, John C.

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05-04-2012, 07:35 AM	#1
siegersallee User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 293 Thanks: 112 Thanked 58 Times in 35 Posts	With respect to what type of Erfurt I am looking for, I want the non-arty model. I think the regualer 4in ( 100mm ) is the quintisential, definitive Luger: no slight to arty model enthusiasts, that is just my humble opinion. Growing up I remember from the movies German officers always with a "regular" Luger, so that is what is ingrained in my mind as the "proper" one. Actually, I had not even known that there was an arty model. At first I thought someone had modified the thing. Now I know that there is a strong following for the arty model and they are rare and highly collectable; but, I am still a "regular" Luger kinda guy. Richard.