Need info for Luger Erfurt 1917

ERFURT_LUGER · 03-19-2004, 12:51 AM

Hello =)

To make a short story, I'm from Montreal, Canada. I got a Luger from my grandfather who did WW2. I know he went to Germany but I don't know if he took the Luger from there. Maybe he just bought it after. I don't know. =(

I think my Luger has a little something special. I'll tell you why later in this post.

First, I'm not really informed about Lugers. I'd like to know more about the history of these nice guns. So I'll try to learn more about them.

I know it's a Erfurt 1917 (1917, is this the year? And Erfurt, is this the manufacturer). Many of the parts is marked with 64. I can see three numbers 5964 on it. I guess it's the serial number. I can see a lots of small logos everywhere on the Luger. I think it's was the aprobations when they made it. Soon, I will be able to show some pictures.

Here comes the greatest part. What is very special on it, there is,I think, an officer name on the handle. It's exacly engrave like that:

Offz.Stellv. Barthel
5.172.

This is very interesting I think. I wonder if it's really a German Officer? I wonder if somebody has a name on is Luger like I have on my. Is anybody saw this before? I'm sure I'm not the only one but maybe it is very rare?

I will try to upload or set up a small web page of my Luger's pictures as soon as possible so it will be easier to see all the details for those who would like to tell me more about it.

Thanks for your help.

Sorry if my english sound bad. I did my best. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

03-19-2004, 12:51 AM	#1
ERFURT_LUGER User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need info for Luger Erfurt 1917 Hello =) To make a short story, I'm from Montreal, Canada. I got a Luger from my grandfather who did WW2. I know he went to Germany but I don't know if he took the Luger from there. Maybe he just bought it after. I don't know. =( I think my Luger has a little something special. I'll tell you why later in this post. First, I'm not really informed about Lugers. I'd like to know more about the history of these nice guns. So I'll try to learn more about them. I know it's a Erfurt 1917 (1917, is this the year? And Erfurt, is this the manufacturer). Many of the parts is marked with 64. I can see three numbers 5964 on it. I guess it's the serial number. I can see a lots of small logos everywhere on the Luger. I think it's was the aprobations when they made it. Soon, I will be able to show some pictures. Here comes the greatest part. What is very special on it, there is,I think, an officer name on the handle. It's exacly engrave like that: Offz.Stellv. Barthel 5.172. This is very interesting I think. I wonder if it's really a German Officer? I wonder if somebody has a name on is Luger like I have on my. Is anybody saw this before? I'm sure I'm not the only one but maybe it is very rare? I will try to upload or set up a small web page of my Luger's pictures as soon as possible so it will be easier to see all the details for those who would like to tell me more about it. Thanks for your help. Sorry if my english sound bad. I did my best. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> __________________ Hello There! =) Bonjour!