1913 DATED ERFURT

12-17-2001, 11:05 AM

Need some advice regarding this gun that someone has offered for sale. It is a 1913 Dated Erfurt, no unit markings, but does have a shoulder stock lug. The references state that a 1913 with stock lug is much rarer. does anyone know? It has one matching clip, and period dated holster. About 90-95% condition. asking price $2000.00

Thanks for any help!

Best Regards

Tim

lugerholsterrepair · 12-17-2001, 12:39 PM

Tim, Man this must be some fine pistol! The Blue Book of Gun Values gives the 1913 pistol a top dollar value of $850.00 for 98%. The stock lug version is not rare enough to add another $1200.00 in my opinion. I have observed them on a regular basis over the years. Keep looking, this guy is trying to rip you off. Jerry Burney

Johnny Peppers · 12-17-2001, 01:52 PM

If you are using the Blue Book for pricing, it indicates that you should add 20% for a matching magazine. The pistol also has a period holster which would have to be judged on it's own merits. My own estimate for the value of the pistol as described would be in the $1100/1200 range.

I agree that the stock lug is not particularily rare, but is a scarce variation if you wanted both variations for your collection.

lugerholsterrepair · 12-17-2001, 08:07 PM

Johnny, That is about what it should be as a guestimate on the whole package. I suppose one could make an offer with this in mind. Jerry Burney

Big Norm · 12-18-2001, 09:44 PM

I would be a little cautious of the finish of this Luger. Erfurt did not harden their guns as much as DWM. That is why the bluing did not hold up as well. Take a close look to see it it has been refinished.

Big Norm

12-17-2001, 11:05 AM	#1
TIMOTHY CANNEY Guest Posts: n/a	1913 DATED ERFURT Need some advice regarding this gun that someone has offered for sale. It is a 1913 Dated Erfurt, no unit markings, but does have a shoulder stock lug. The references state that a 1913 with stock lug is much rarer. does anyone know? It has one matching clip, and period dated holster. About 90-95% condition. asking price $2000.00 Thanks for any help! Best Regards Tim

12-17-2001, 12:39 PM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	Re: 1913 DATED ERFURT Tim, Man this must be some fine pistol! The Blue Book of Gun Values gives the 1913 pistol a top dollar value of $850.00 for 98%. The stock lug version is not rare enough to add another $1200.00 in my opinion. I have observed them on a regular basis over the years. Keep looking, this guy is trying to rip you off. Jerry Burney

12-17-2001, 01:52 PM	#3
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1913 DATED ERFURT If you are using the Blue Book for pricing, it indicates that you should add 20% for a matching magazine. The pistol also has a period holster which would have to be judged on it's own merits. My own estimate for the value of the pistol as described would be in the $1100/1200 range. I agree that the stock lug is not particularily rare, but is a scarce variation if you wanted both variations for your collection.

12-17-2001, 08:07 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	Re: Accurate assesment Johnny, That is about what it should be as a guestimate on the whole package. I suppose one could make an offer with this in mind. Jerry Burney

12-18-2001, 09:44 PM	#5
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 1913 DATED ERFURT I would be a little cautious of the finish of this Luger. Erfurt did not harden their guns as much as DWM. That is why the bluing did not hold up as well. Take a close look to see it it has been refinished. Big Norm