New Guy with 1918 Erfurt Luger

runscott · 03-03-2020, 11:50 AM

I have only fired 14 rounds out of it: 4 just to get the feel of it, then it felt so good that I shot a 10rd target from 30'. Ignoring two outliers, the other 8 were pretty tight. For me this is great, and I think it will get better.

I've heard negatives about Luger grip angle, etc., but this is a very comfortable gun to shoot.

I definitely 'need' more Lugers to confirm this.

runscott · 03-05-2020, 10:43 AM

One more question about this gun. Given that the side-plate is not original ('31' on bottom edge), the firing pin also does not match ('36') and the non-original mag does not function, was $1300 shipped a reasonable price to pay for the gun, holster and belt w/buckle?

I asked because the auction house described it as: 'Numbers match on the gun, but the magazine is unmarked and appears to be aftermarket.' I let them know that at minimum the firing pin and side-plate did not match, and I had not checked anything that required a further breakdown. They'll take it back if I want to return it.

I realize that jumping into auctions blindly and bidding on things you know little about is a bad idea, but I've watched a few Lugers in past auctions and never saw any go much lower than $1,500, so I thought if the parts matched as the auction said, and the magazine at least worked, I couldn't go wrong at that price.

rhuff · 03-05-2020, 01:25 PM

You have purchased a shooter Luger for your first Luger(wise decision). It came with a nice belt and holster, but the best thing, IT WORKS CORRECTLY!!! If it were me in your position, I would keep the Luger and enjoy it.

runscott · 03-05-2020, 02:02 PM

Thank you very much!

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runscott User Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 36 Thanks: 10 Thanked 45 Times in 12 Posts	I have only fired 14 rounds out of it: 4 just to get the feel of it, then it felt so good that I shot a 10rd target from 30'. Ignoring two outliers, the other 8 were pretty tight. For me this is great, and I think it will get better. I've heard negatives about Luger grip angle, etc., but this is a very comfortable gun to shoot. I definitely 'need' more Lugers to confirm this. Attached Thumbnails

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03-05-2020, 10:43 AM	#2
runscott User Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 36 Thanks: 10 Thanked 45 Times in 12 Posts	One more question about this gun. Given that the side-plate is not original ('31' on bottom edge), the firing pin also does not match ('36') and the non-original mag does not function, was $1300 shipped a reasonable price to pay for the gun, holster and belt w/buckle? I asked because the auction house described it as: 'Numbers match on the gun, but the magazine is unmarked and appears to be aftermarket.' I let them know that at minimum the firing pin and side-plate did not match, and I had not checked anything that required a further breakdown. They'll take it back if I want to return it. I realize that jumping into auctions blindly and bidding on things you know little about is a bad idea, but I've watched a few Lugers in past auctions and never saw any go much lower than $1,500, so I thought if the parts matched as the auction said, and the magazine at least worked, I couldn't go wrong at that price.

03-05-2020, 02:02 PM	#4
runscott User Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 36 Thanks: 10 Thanked 45 Times in 12 Posts	Thank you very much!