Question about 1911 Luger

[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.