1914 Erfurt Artillery Luger

tma00 · 09-23-2009, 10:03 PM

I have a 1914 Erfurt Artillery Luger. S/N is 4036 as indicated on all appropriate parts except the wood tipped clip (no s/n) and the wood stock (no s/n). I have found no evidence or remanufacturing or modification. Bluing is worn but appears original with little to no pitting. Stamped with "GERMANY" in english. I have not identified all proofs but the ones I have identified indicate military (not commercial). I would appreciate any knowledge anyone can share in determining what I really have and what it may be worth. Attached is a photo. More photos available (please specify viewing angle). Thank you!

tma00 · 09-23-2009, 10:39 PM

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Mauser720 · 09-23-2009, 10:53 PM

tma00

It's one of the more valuable artilleries, since only about 23,000 were made.

Is there a chip out of the left grip, near the base of the safety lever?

Have you had it apart to see if the internal numbered parts also match?

More pictures of the stock will help. Even if it isn't numered, does it have any markings on it?

Thanks

Edward Tinker · 09-23-2009, 10:59 PM

Nice artillery, you are about 25-75 miles from me

I will be at the Allentown show in a couple of weeks, me and Tom W set up a couple tables each show, I think row N1 and N2

Erfurts were only made in 1914 as artilleries; and although fewer made, surprisingly you see a lot of them. The stock is worth from $400-$800, unless matched to the luger. The luger anywhere from $1400-$2000 or so, depending on who wants it. Wide ranges I know...

Ed

NoLuck · 09-24-2009, 12:02 AM

Hey I have this ones brother in the next post ! Do you have a pic of the stock ? I'd like to see the shape of yours in comparison to mine.

tma00 · 09-24-2009, 09:53 AM

I can't tell for sure (not knowing enough about it) whether there is a chip out of the upper left grip. It was either made that way or is chipped and smoothed. I will take a few more pics and post including the stock, holster, and sight key.

09-23-2009, 10:03 PM	#1
tma00 New User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Conestoga, PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1914 Erfurt Artillery Luger I have a 1914 Erfurt Artillery Luger. S/N is 4036 as indicated on all appropriate parts except the wood tipped clip (no s/n) and the wood stock (no s/n). I have found no evidence or remanufacturing or modification. Bluing is worn but appears original with little to no pitting. Stamped with "GERMANY" in english. I have not identified all proofs but the ones I have identified indicate military (not commercial). I would appreciate any knowledge anyone can share in determining what I really have and what it may be worth. Attached is a photo. More photos available (please specify viewing angle). Thank you! Attached Thumbnails

09-23-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
tma00 New User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Conestoga, PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1914 Erfurt - More Photos

09-23-2009, 10:53 PM	#3
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	tma00 It's one of the more valuable artilleries, since only about 23,000 were made. Is there a chip out of the left grip, near the base of the safety lever? Have you had it apart to see if the internal numbered parts also match? More pictures of the stock will help. Even if it isn't numered, does it have any markings on it? Thanks __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

09-23-2009, 10:59 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,914 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,504 Times in 2,079 Posts	Nice artillery, you are about 25-75 miles from me I will be at the Allentown show in a couple of weeks, me and Tom W set up a couple tables each show, I think row N1 and N2 Erfurts were only made in 1914 as artilleries; and although fewer made, surprisingly you see a lot of them. The stock is worth from $400-$800, unless matched to the luger. The luger anywhere from $1400-$2000 or so, depending on who wants it. Wide ranges I know... 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

09-24-2009, 12:02 AM	#5
NoLuck User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario , Canada Posts: 65 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hey I have this ones brother in the next post ! Do you have a pic of the stock ? I'd like to see the shape of yours in comparison to mine.

09-24-2009, 09:53 AM	#6
tma00 New User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Conestoga, PA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't tell for sure (not knowing enough about it) whether there is a chip out of the upper left grip. It was either made that way or is chipped and smoothed. I will take a few more pics and post including the stock, holster, and sight key.