Inherited 1918 Erfurt with police holster and two mags

lew1 · 11-12-2018, 09:18 PM

I hated to let it go, but I needed some cash so I disposed of about 15 pieces most of which were on the low end of condition. The pistol was not in the best condition as it showed considerable wear. But it will turn up again.

I guess when it comes down to it, I can't keep everything and there is a priority such as a cherry 3 corner cupboard made for my Great Grandmother's wedding by her father, or a chest of drawers with a marble top with a mirror that belonged to my wife's grandmother. Then there is this single shot muzzle loading pistol that will fit into a pocket that belonged to my grandfather and a 1917 Artillery Luger with a matching numbered stock, with all of the leather and a snail drum (only) that my wife gave me for our first anniversary. (And a bunch of other stuff.)

OBXmom · 11-12-2018, 09:38 PM

Thank you Charlie for all that info! I've been finding this research facinating. It sounds like your piece has a lengthy tale to tell. I can see how an uncle and nephew could spend hours speculating on its travels. Its interesting that the paths of these pieces have intersected once again.
I'm grateful that you contributed the photo to Don's book. Since we're not collectors, we're completely satisfied with that. Who knew it would later lead to a match up? Tuck our email address away, and if you ever hear from the purchaser, please pass it along. These pieces have crossed paths twice now, they say the third time is the charm. Maybe one day the spare magazine and this 100 year old Luger will be reunited.
Many Thanks,
Diane

11-12-2018, 09:18 PM	#1
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	I hated to let it go, but I needed some cash so I disposed of about 15 pieces most of which were on the low end of condition. The pistol was not in the best condition as it showed considerable wear. But it will turn up again. I guess when it comes down to it, I can't keep everything and there is a priority such as a cherry 3 corner cupboard made for my Great Grandmother's wedding by her father, or a chest of drawers with a marble top with a mirror that belonged to my wife's grandmother. Then there is this single shot muzzle loading pistol that will fit into a pocket that belonged to my grandfather and a 1917 Artillery Luger with a matching numbered stock, with all of the leather and a snail drum (only) that my wife gave me for our first anniversary. (And a bunch of other stuff.) __________________ charlie

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11-12-2018, 09:38 PM	#2
OBXmom User Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 20 Thanks: 24 Thanked 34 Times in 14 Posts	Thank you Charlie for all that info! I've been finding this research facinating. It sounds like your piece has a lengthy tale to tell. I can see how an uncle and nephew could spend hours speculating on its travels. Its interesting that the paths of these pieces have intersected once again. I'm grateful that you contributed the photo to Don's book. Since we're not collectors, we're completely satisfied with that. Who knew it would later lead to a match up? Tuck our email address away, and if you ever hear from the purchaser, please pass it along. These pieces have crossed paths twice now, they say the third time is the charm. Maybe one day the spare magazine and this 100 year old Luger will be reunited. Many Thanks, Diane