30 cal."erfurt"

John Sabato · 09-25-2002, 10:14 AM

virtually all Erfurts have the notched receiver... it was a standard manufacturing thing in case an artillery model was to be made from the receiver. Erfurts are not particularly rare, but Erfurt Lugers in nice condition are not that common either. Erfurts are not know to have been finished as nicely as the DWM's. They were a military arsenal and to my knowledge did not produce any commercial stock... but that doesn't mean that military guns were not sold as surplus on the commercial market after both wars.

Since it is all matching, and you believe it to be the original rust blue finish, it could be worth more than the average Luger of it's vintage. Posting photos here would be a positive step in determining the value...

Is there any suffix letter under the serial number on the front of the grip frame? Use the technical information sheets and markings listed under technical information on the home page to determine if there are any other marks to report.

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09-25-2002, 10:14 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	virtually all Erfurts have the notched receiver... it was a standard manufacturing thing in case an artillery model was to be made from the receiver. Erfurts are not particularly rare, but Erfurt Lugers in nice condition are not that common either. Erfurts are not know to have been finished as nicely as the DWM's. They were a military arsenal and to my knowledge did not produce any commercial stock... but that doesn't mean that military guns were not sold as surplus on the commercial market after both wars. Since it is all matching, and you believe it to be the original rust blue finish, it could be worth more than the average Luger of it's vintage. Posting photos here would be a positive step in determining the value... Is there any suffix letter under the serial number on the front of the grip frame? Use the technical information sheets and markings listed under technical information on the home page to determine if there are any other marks to report. Welcome to the Lugerforum. __________________ 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..."*