New Guy with 1918 Erfurt Luger - Page 2

runscott · 02-28-2020, 02:59 PM

I don't see the post anymore, but someone had asked about the sideplate. Sadly, it is blank.

runscott · 03-02-2020, 02:14 PM

New mec-gar mag arrived today and everything now works fine. The spring on the old mag was shot and the lips were chewed and bent. I will try it at the range later today.

Thanks for all the advice and information. I look forward to spending more time on this forum.

runscott · 03-02-2020, 08:45 PM

I've probably about killed this topic, but in case anyone is still interested, the gun performed flawlessly today at the range with the new mag.

Doubs · 03-03-2020, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by runscott

I've probably about killed this topic, but in case anyone is still interested, the gun performed flawlessly today at the range with the new mag.

That's great. I've always favored the Imperial era Lugers over the later ones as I've found them to be more reliable.

It's nice that your Luger has proven to be a good one.

runscott · 03-03-2020, 11:50 AM

I have only fired 14 rounds out of it: 4 just to get the feel of it, then it felt so good that I shot a 10rd target from 30'. Ignoring two outliers, the other 8 were pretty tight. For me this is great, and I think it will get better.

I've heard negatives about Luger grip angle, etc., but this is a very comfortable gun to shoot.

I definitely 'need' more Lugers to confirm this.

runscott · 03-05-2020, 10:43 AM

One more question about this gun. Given that the side-plate is not original ('31' on bottom edge), the firing pin also does not match ('36') and the non-original mag does not function, was $1300 shipped a reasonable price to pay for the gun, holster and belt w/buckle?

I asked because the auction house described it as: 'Numbers match on the gun, but the magazine is unmarked and appears to be aftermarket.' I let them know that at minimum the firing pin and side-plate did not match, and I had not checked anything that required a further breakdown. They'll take it back if I want to return it.

I realize that jumping into auctions blindly and bidding on things you know little about is a bad idea, but I've watched a few Lugers in past auctions and never saw any go much lower than $1,500, so I thought if the parts matched as the auction said, and the magazine at least worked, I couldn't go wrong at that price.

rhuff · 03-05-2020, 01:25 PM

You have purchased a shooter Luger for your first Luger(wise decision). It came with a nice belt and holster, but the best thing, IT WORKS CORRECTLY!!! If it were me in your position, I would keep the Luger and enjoy it.

runscott · 03-05-2020, 02:02 PM

Thank you very much!

03-03-2020, 11:50 AM	#25
runscott User Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 36 Thanks: 10 Thanked 40 Times in 12 Posts	I have only fired 14 rounds out of it: 4 just to get the feel of it, then it felt so good that I shot a 10rd target from 30'. Ignoring two outliers, the other 8 were pretty tight. For me this is great, and I think it will get better. I've heard negatives about Luger grip angle, etc., but this is a very comfortable gun to shoot. I definitely 'need' more Lugers to confirm this. Attached Thumbnails

03-05-2020, 01:25 PM	#27
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02-28-2020, 02:59 PM	#21
runscott User Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 36 Thanks: 10 Thanked 40 Times in 12 Posts	I don't see the post anymore, but someone had asked about the sideplate. Sadly, it is blank.

03-02-2020, 02:14 PM	#22
runscott User Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 36 Thanks: 10 Thanked 40 Times in 12 Posts	New mec-gar mag arrived today and everything now works fine. The spring on the old mag was shot and the lips were chewed and bent. I will try it at the range later today. Thanks for all the advice and information. I look forward to spending more time on this forum.

03-02-2020, 08:45 PM	#23
runscott User Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 36 Thanks: 10 Thanked 40 Times in 12 Posts	I've probably about killed this topic, but in case anyone is still interested, the gun performed flawlessly today at the range with the new mag.

03-05-2020, 10:43 AM	#26
runscott User Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 36 Thanks: 10 Thanked 40 Times in 12 Posts	One more question about this gun. Given that the side-plate is not original ('31' on bottom edge), the firing pin also does not match ('36') and the non-original mag does not function, was $1300 shipped a reasonable price to pay for the gun, holster and belt w/buckle? I asked because the auction house described it as: 'Numbers match on the gun, but the magazine is unmarked and appears to be aftermarket.' I let them know that at minimum the firing pin and side-plate did not match, and I had not checked anything that required a further breakdown. They'll take it back if I want to return it. I realize that jumping into auctions blindly and bidding on things you know little about is a bad idea, but I've watched a few Lugers in past auctions and never saw any go much lower than $1,500, so I thought if the parts matched as the auction said, and the magazine at least worked, I couldn't go wrong at that price.

03-05-2020, 02:02 PM	#28
runscott User Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 36 Thanks: 10 Thanked 40 Times in 12 Posts	Thank you very much!