1914 Erfurt Artillery

Sarcastro · 01-17-2015, 03:46 PM

A couple of years ago I posted in this thread:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=30128

that my father in law had given me six Lugers. (the seventh one in the picture is an Erma .22, also a gift from him.)

Finally getting around to asking for specific information on them. Don't know much about them, and haven't had a chance to do a lot of research (one of those years was spent in Afghanistan, I just got back and can now focus on "fun" stuff), so I'd greatly appreciate any specifics anyone can provide.

First one, a 1914 Erfurt Artillery.

His only history of ownership is where he bought it from (a private seller at a gun show in Washington state). This pistol also came with a 1915 dated holster, cleaning rod, field strip tool, and repro flat board shoulder stock. It has a non-matching ser # magazine.

Any information would be appreciated. I'll post separate threads on the others over the next couple of days.

Please assume I know nothing about Lugers--which I don't, except their old and look good. Going to start doing a LOT of reading now.

Neil Young · 01-17-2015, 03:52 PM

This is a good looking and desirable Luger. However, I believe the side plate is a replacement--the numbers look a little strange and the top of the plate has the appearance of a previous cut for a police sear safety. Can't tell, but it looks like it may have been filled in.

Sarcastro · 01-17-2015, 04:06 PM

Looking at it and other sideplates, I can't tell the difference. What makes it a police sear safety? Would pictures of the sideplate's reverse side help?

lugerholsterrepair · 01-17-2015, 04:09 PM

A slot cut into the top.

MikeP · 01-20-2015, 12:28 AM

Nice piece, but I believe the sideplate is replaced.

01-17-2015, 03:46 PM	#1
Sarcastro New User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	1914 Erfurt Artillery A couple of years ago I posted in this thread: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=30128 that my father in law had given me six Lugers. (the seventh one in the picture is an Erma .22, also a gift from him.) Finally getting around to asking for specific information on them. Don't know much about them, and haven't had a chance to do a lot of research (one of those years was spent in Afghanistan, I just got back and can now focus on "fun" stuff), so I'd greatly appreciate any specifics anyone can provide. First one, a 1914 Erfurt Artillery. His only history of ownership is where he bought it from (a private seller at a gun show in Washington state). This pistol also came with a 1915 dated holster, cleaning rod, field strip tool, and repro flat board shoulder stock. It has a non-matching ser # magazine. Any information would be appreciated. I'll post separate threads on the others over the next couple of days. Please assume I know nothing about Lugers--which I don't, except their old and look good. Going to start doing a LOT of reading now.

01-17-2015, 03:52 PM	#2
Neil Young Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsboro, Alabama Posts: 541 Thanks: 557 Thanked 438 Times in 165 Posts	This is a good looking and desirable Luger. However, I believe the side plate is a replacement--the numbers look a little strange and the top of the plate has the appearance of a previous cut for a police sear safety. Can't tell, but it looks like it may have been filled in. __________________ Neil The hurrier I go the behinder I get. Sometimes it takes me all day to get nothing done.

01-17-2015, 04:06 PM	#3
Sarcastro New User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	What on the side plate are you looking at? Looking at it and other sideplates, I can't tell the difference. What makes it a police sear safety? Would pictures of the sideplate's reverse side help?

01-17-2015, 04:09 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,763 Thanks: 4,868 Thanked 3,106 Times in 1,429 Posts	A slot cut into the top. __________________ 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."

01-20-2015, 12:28 AM	#5
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	Nice piece, but I believe the sideplate is replaced.