Question about 1911 Luger

[Norme]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Very nice; now take it apart and see if the hold open is there or not!

No need to take it apart, the first photo in post #7 shows that this gun has not been retro-fitted with a hold-open.
Regards, Norm

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Norme

No need to take it apart, the first photo in post #7 shows that this gun has not been retro-fitted with a hold-open.
Regards, Norm

At least not by Erfurt.

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

At least not by Erfurt.

All hold open retrofit on both DWM and Erfurt Lugers was done by Erfurt. The only other option would be a private gunsmith. As Norm stated, appears clear that this gun does not have a hold open.

By the way Dan, that is a beautiful Luger. Are the photos of your gun or the one you found on line?

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

All hold open retrofit on both DWM and Erfurt Lugers was done by Erfurt. The only other option would be a private gunsmith. As Norm stated, appears clear that this gun does not have a hold open.

By the way Dan, that is a beautiful Luger. Are the photos of your gun or the one you found on line?

Of course you and Norm are correct; unfortunately I learned a long time ago to avoid using all, always, and never.

When I use "absolutes" I always get in trouble; perhaps it is the twisted history I have with analysing Japanese rifles and pistols, nothing is ever cast in stone with them for sure. So I always try to remember to "hedge" by using "likely or usually, etc.

I don't understand why the OP seems to be afraid to open up the pistol and confirm or just see where the hold open would be.
It is indeed a great looker, but as you point out, he may not have it in hand.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Norme

No need to take it apart, the first photo in post #7 shows that this gun has not been retro-fitted with a hold-open.
Regards, Norm

Norm, you know that without an explanation, all us dummies will have to open up our 'panic room', run to the safe, haul out the big canvas bag we pile all our Lugers in, search for one of that approximate vintage, and try to see where the hold-open shows from the outside...

I have mine out and don't see anything on the right outside to indicate a hold-open, although it does indeed have one...