1918 erfurt value & history

[Edward Tinker]

Corey you did well, as I think you know, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> A "shooter" luger in my area is at least $400-$550, and you got a 2nd magazine ($75+ on e-bay) and a holster if in nice shape ($75-$200)!! I am sure that almost ANY member would gladly pay you an "extra" $200 for your "rig"

So, you did all right,

A little bit of basic info from the top of my head;

Year is of course 1918

Made by ERFURT

If no suffix, then by the ser # 9234 is the first 10,000 made that year out of 175,000 lugers made in 1918

**all parts have # 34 on them. Ensure that all correct parts have this numbering

**numerous proof stamps on the reciever side ( 3 next to each other...) More than likely normal markings, but can you provide pictures or a scan of these and the rest of the gun?

crown over RC (arsenal repair?) You can do a search for this marking on this forum for further information, although it is a "failed" part that was then accepted

The grips appear original and also have #34 stamped on inside. This is nice to have

You can scan in via a flatbed scanner or borrow a digital camera, as others would love to see your find.

PS, I wrote a note earlier today and it disappeared <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

Ed