Fully engraved 1918 erfurt

padredan · 09-23-2012, 04:59 PM

I would say this is the ulitmate engraved and gold inlaid 1918 Erfurt. all matching numbers hand carved grips. this is what steel canvas looks like.

lugerholsterrepair · 09-23-2012, 05:05 PM

YIKES!! They missed a few spots! That thing is missing so much metal I don't know if it could be shot safely..Pretty in a trashy hooker sort of way but I prefer the girl next door type..unblemished with no makeup.

padredan · 09-23-2012, 05:15 PM

Some may even call it bling, but it far surpasses that.

Arizona Slim · 09-23-2012, 05:25 PM

If that was in my gun safe and you had a better one we would both be happy.

rhuff · 09-23-2012, 05:38 PM

I realize that gun engraving is not everyone's cup of tea. I, for one, like engraved handguns that are tastefully done by real craftsmen. I only own two of them, but I cherish them, and marvel at what a craftsman can do with bare hand tools and an eye for design.

That Luger, while nice to look at, is a bit too much engraving for my taste, but I wouldn't mind owning it. Someone spent a ton of time producing that degree of engraving.

padredan · 09-23-2012, 05:48 PM

It took over 100 hours from design to completion, i played a small part in prep and background on it over 15 years ago . the master engraver was Horace "Hoss" logan now deceased It now resides in a private collection. The current owner allowed me to see it and take a few pictures of it after learning i had a part in the engraving process, and i thought i might share a few pictures of it with the forum members. The pictures do not do it justice.

Patronen · 09-23-2012, 06:22 PM

I don't own any, but I like looking at engraved guns. The Luger along with the 1911,Hi-Power and the SAA seem to wear engraving well. Thanks for sharing!

sheepherder · 10-11-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padredan

The current owner allowed me to see it and take a few pictures of it after learning i had a part in the engraving process, and i thought i might share a few pictures of it with the forum members.

Padredan -

Is the young lady holding it the current owner??? I am curious as to what other handguns she may own...

cirelaw · 10-11-2012, 12:44 PM

On Rock Island Auction for $60 to $90k.

Greg B. · 10-11-2012, 06:17 PM

Beautiful pistols. Thanks for sharing guys.

Edward Tinker · 10-11-2012, 06:31 PM

I too like engraving, but less rather than more.

I do like the grips very much.

pitsword · 10-11-2012, 07:46 PM

This thread sorta reminds me about the 60's ?: Geez, how many blocks did you have to chase him to git that (shirt, tie, pair of pantz[not slacks], sneakers..what all). I cannot believe that any person that ever made a Luger, would endorse such horrible defiling of a piece of art.

09-23-2012, 04:59 PM	#1
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	Fully engraved 1918 erfurt I would say this is the ulitmate engraved and gold inlaid 1918 Erfurt. all matching numbers hand carved grips. this is what steel canvas looks like. Attached Thumbnails __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

09-23-2012, 05:05 PM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	YIKES!! They missed a few spots! That thing is missing so much metal I don't know if it could be shot safely..Pretty in a trashy hooker sort of way but I prefer the girl next door type..unblemished with no makeup. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

09-23-2012, 05:15 PM	#3
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	Some may even call it bling, but it far surpasses that. Attached Thumbnails __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

09-23-2012, 05:48 PM	#6
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	It took over 100 hours from design to completion, i played a small part in prep and background on it over 15 years ago . the master engraver was Horace "Hoss" logan now deceased It now resides in a private collection. The current owner allowed me to see it and take a few pictures of it after learning i had a part in the engraving process, and i thought i might share a few pictures of it with the forum members. The pictures do not do it justice. __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

09-23-2012, 06:22 PM	#7
Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	I don't own any, but I like looking at engraved guns. The Luger along with the 1911,Hi-Power and the SAA seem to wear engraving well. Thanks for sharing! __________________ Dave

09-23-2012, 05:25 PM	#4
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	If that was in my gun safe and you had a better one we would both be happy.

09-23-2012, 05:38 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,305 Thanks: 2,735 Thanked 991 Times in 727 Posts	I realize that gun engraving is not everyone's cup of tea. I, for one, like engraved handguns that are tastefully done by real craftsmen. I only own two of them, but I cherish them, and marvel at what a craftsman can do with bare hand tools and an eye for design. That Luger, while nice to look at, is a bit too much engraving for my taste, but I wouldn't mind owning it. Someone spent a ton of time producing that degree of engraving.

10-11-2012, 12:44 PM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Here a Legit one On Rock Island Auction for $60 to $90k. Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2012, 06:17 PM	#10
Greg B. User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Beautiful pistols. Thanks for sharing guys.

10-11-2012, 06:31 PM	#11
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	I too like engraving, but less rather than more. I do like the grips very much. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-11-2012, 07:46 PM	#12
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	This thread sorta reminds me about the 60's ?: Geez, how many blocks did you have to chase him to git that (shirt, tie, pair of pantz[not slacks], sneakers..what all). I cannot believe that any person that ever made a Luger, would endorse such horrible defiling of a piece of art.