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Hello , I am new to this forum and just bought an 1914 Erfurt Artillery Luger . Everything other than the magazine is matching, however there is no number on the toggle pin !? Should there be a number? The gun has been re-blued hot , all straw parts including . It looks like it has been reblued a long time ago .Is it possible it has been reblued in the WW 2 era ?
On the trigger guard is a crown over RC , which I read in your forum stands for Repartur Commission. Oerall condition is good , barrel inside is rough. How would I be able to tell it is an original Artillery ? I bought in a gunshop ( consignment) .The gentlemen want it $1250 , and got for $ 1000. It came with repo stock and holster ( not so good quality ). It has a low serial number 34xx a. I would appreciate any feedback on this question and your opinon on this buy. Thanks , Guenter |
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Hi Guenter, We would really need to see photos to evaluate your gun, but $1,000.00 sounds cheap. As to that rear toggle pin, Erfurt pins were un-numbered, but they were stamped with the Army Test Proof, as in the photo. Regards, Norm
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Hi Norm,
attached are some photos of the Erfurt. My toggle pin does not have the proof mark. My bigger concern is if this luger started out as an artillery luger. I would appreciate any information. Greetings, Guenter |
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Hi Guenter, Assuming the front of the receiver has been bevelled to provide clearance for the tangent sight (not visible in your photos), I'd say it's a legitimate Erfurt Artillery. As you said, it's had an old re-blue, but Erfurt Artilleries are hard to find in any condition. I'd say you did OK. Regards, Norm
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Hello Norm,
Thank you very much for your help. Yes, the receiver is bevelled. Greetings, Guenter |
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