Erfurt Luger 1918

weslo1969 · 10-31-2013, 01:51 PM

Ok then it does not have the original barrel because there is no serial number on it. And since then gun is not operable then maybe 100 bucks for a parts gun or a little more? And one other question if I did get it operable and the barrel is chambered for .30cal or 7.62 then would some of the internal parts have been changed also to allow for the different cartridge? And when chambered for a different caliber would it be safe to shoot if made operable? The current bullets that were in the clip were bottle neck and that threw up red flags that it was not a 9mm as I have a few current day 9mm pistols.

John Sabato · 10-31-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by weslo1969

... if I did get it operable and the barrel is chambered for .30cal or 7.62 then would some of the internal parts have been changed also to allow for the different cartridge? And when chambered for a different caliber would it be safe to shoot if made operable? ...

Get the rust off, clean the gun thoroughly, have the headspace checked, and it should be good to go for shooting. The only parts that would have to change to make it a 9mm, would be the barrel, and the recoil spring in the frame that absorbs the recoil. The 9mm recoil is a little stiffer than the .30 caliber rounds... all other parts are the same, including the magazines.

If you get the gun for $100... you stole it!

weslo1969 · 10-31-2013, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the info you have help tremendously! The gun in current condition what would be an estimate if 100 is to low being that is not operable and not in original condition, or I should say what would you pay or offer as a fair price seeing that you have been doing this many years? I do not want to shaft this lady as I would feel bad doing it as she is a friend of mine.

10-31-2013, 01:51 PM	#1
weslo1969 User Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok then it does not have the original barrel because there is no serial number on it. And since then gun is not operable then maybe 100 bucks for a parts gun or a little more? And one other question if I did get it operable and the barrel is chambered for .30cal or 7.62 then would some of the internal parts have been changed also to allow for the different cartridge? And when chambered for a different caliber would it be safe to shoot if made operable? The current bullets that were in the clip were bottle neck and that threw up red flags that it was not a 9mm as I have a few current day 9mm pistols.

10-31-2013, 05:15 PM	#3
weslo1969 User Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the info you have help tremendously! The gun in current condition what would be an estimate if 100 is to low being that is not operable and not in original condition, or I should say what would you pay or offer as a fair price seeing that you have been doing this many years? I do not want to shaft this lady as I would feel bad doing it as she is a friend of mine.