Erfurt Double Date Police Rework

Ratsnake · 01-26-2018, 05:46 PM

I recently obtained a real nice Erfurt Double Date, Police Rework. Pictures posted, it has the "police safety sear" fantastic grips, matching mag. However, it appears that all of the "straw" parts ( I haven't checked the mag release) have a different number as the rest of the gun. The serial number is 1010, and the straw parts are marked 05, the rest of course 10. I would like some comments and any information you all might be able to provide me, Thanks,
Ratsnake also, no police unit makings on front of grip strap.

Edward Tinker · 01-26-2018, 06:48 PM

so, I see an army Erfurt luger that was 1920 property marked (not technically a date) and went into police service at some point, likely in the mid 20's.
It received a sear safety and a mag safety in the 30's, with the mag safety disconnected as required in a few years later.
Mismatched - hopefully you didn't pay too much?

oh, the numbers on the rear are sometimes said they are a rack number, but with the period afterwards, it makes it look to me like a weimar provisional marking (unit marking)

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rhuff · 01-27-2018, 01:15 PM

As Ed has stated, it is a "mix and match" parts Luger. If it was fitted correctly, it should be a good shooter for you, but has no collector value. A good "first Luger" to enjoy and learn from.

DonVoigt · 01-27-2018, 01:51 PM

Welcome.
You left out three important pictures, the bottom of the barrel, front of frame, and front of grip strap, a close up of the left hand chamber would be good too.
They often help with info.

01-26-2018, 05:46 PM	#1
Ratsnake User Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Erfurt Double Date Police Rework I recently obtained a real nice Erfurt Double Date, Police Rework. Pictures posted, it has the "police safety sear" fantastic grips, matching mag. However, it appears that all of the "straw" parts ( I haven't checked the mag release) have a different number as the rest of the gun. The serial number is 1010, and the straw parts are marked 05, the rest of course 10. I would like some comments and any information you all might be able to provide me, Thanks, Ratsnake also, no police unit makings on front of grip strap. Attached Thumbnails

01-26-2018, 06:48 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	so, I see an army Erfurt luger that was 1920 property marked (not technically a date) and went into police service at some point, likely in the mid 20's. It received a sear safety and a mag safety in the 30's, with the mag safety disconnected as required in a few years later. Mismatched - hopefully you didn't pay too much? oh, the numbers on the rear are sometimes said they are a rack number, but with the period afterwards, it makes it look to me like a weimar provisional marking (unit marking) ed ; __________________ 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

01-27-2018, 01:15 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	As Ed has stated, it is a "mix and match" parts Luger. If it was fitted correctly, it should be a good shooter for you, but has no collector value. A good "first Luger" to enjoy and learn from. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

01-27-2018, 01:51 PM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Welcome. You left out three important pictures, the bottom of the barrel, front of frame, and front of grip strap, a close up of the left hand chamber would be good too. They often help with info. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie