First Luger? Help!

Fujix · 07-23-2005, 06:10 AM

I have an opportunity to acquire my first Luger: a choice between a 1918-dated Erfurt model or a 1940 S/42. Both appear to be in reasonable condition but neither (as far as I can tell) is especially originally ie non-matching numbers, the Erfurt has replacement grips etc. However, the Erfurt does have a wooden base magazine and a possibly interesting inscription on the front grip strap (15.AJR.8.18).

Which would you choose?!

Anything I should particularly look out for with either pistol? Neither, BTW, is a shooter. Both are deactivated according to specs here in the UK (groan!)

Jerry

George Anderson · 07-23-2005, 06:54 AM

Jerry, I would go with the Erfurt as it is unit marked and has a somewhat traceable history. Please check the marking again and repost it including any punctuation marks or slashes.

John Sabato · 07-25-2005, 10:30 AM

Jerry, Welcome to the Lugerforum. We look forward to you posting photographs of your purchase here on the forum...

jamese · 07-26-2005, 06:52 AM

Jerry,

I would be interested in the one that you don't want, Please e-mail me with the contact informaion....

jamesegg@bellsouth.net

Thank you,
Jim

Fujix · 07-26-2005, 07:51 AM

Thanks guys. I chose the Erfurt -- an extra 20 years or so of sweat, grime and history! I'll post a pic or two here as soon as I receive the pistol.

Jim: sorry but AFAIK the other pistol is already sold (both were part of an auction at www.speedbid.com, a militaria-oriented web auction site that offers the items Ebay won't!)

Regards
Jerry

Pete Ebbink · 07-26-2005, 10:02 AM

Link :

http://www.speedbid.com

07-23-2005, 06:10 AM	#1
Fujix New User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First Luger? Help! I have an opportunity to acquire my first Luger: a choice between a 1918-dated Erfurt model or a 1940 S/42. Both appear to be in reasonable condition but neither (as far as I can tell) is especially originally ie non-matching numbers, the Erfurt has replacement grips etc. However, the Erfurt does have a wooden base magazine and a possibly interesting inscription on the front grip strap (15.AJR.8.18). Which would you choose?! Anything I should particularly look out for with either pistol? Neither, BTW, is a shooter. Both are deactivated according to specs here in the UK (groan!) Jerry

07-25-2005, 10:30 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Jerry, Welcome to the Lugerforum. We look forward to you posting photographs of your purchase here on the forum... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-26-2005, 06:52 AM	#4
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 86 Times in 36 Posts	Jerry, I would be interested in the one that you don't want, Please e-mail me with the contact informaion.... jamesegg@bellsouth.net Thank you, Jim __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

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07-23-2005, 06:54 AM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Jerry, I would go with the Erfurt as it is unit marked and has a somewhat traceable history. Please check the marking again and repost it including any punctuation marks or slashes.

07-26-2005, 07:51 AM	#5
Fujix New User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys. I chose the Erfurt -- an extra 20 years or so of sweat, grime and history! I'll post a pic or two here as soon as I receive the pistol. Jim: sorry but AFAIK the other pistol is already sold (both were part of an auction at www.speedbid.com, a militaria-oriented web auction site that offers the items Ebay won't!) Regards Jerry

07-26-2005, 10:02 AM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Link : http://www.speedbid.com