1913 Erfurt Luger - Page 2

DonVoigt · 12-21-2020, 09:03 PM

I, J, and Z are tough enough in lower case,
but just look at the "k" !

I agree it must be a "j", just not applied in Erfurt. JMHO.

Doubs · 12-22-2020, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

I, J, and Z are tough enough in lower case,
but just look at the "k" !

I agree it must be a "j", just not applied in Erfurt. JMHO.

After considerable though, I don't think it was stamped at the Erfurt arsenal either. The lack of halos suggests that the current finish was applied over the serial numbers and the suffix letter when it was refurbished. The suffix letter was likely stamped at that time. JMHO

The "k" is VERY interesting. LOL

mikearc99 · 12-27-2020, 12:43 PM

I don't mind what year this was made in as it works fine. I am wondering about the front sight as it does not have the square cut out as seen on regular Lugers

Doubs · 12-27-2020, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mikearc99

I don't mind what year this was made in as it works fine. I am wondering about the front sight as it does not have the square cut out as seen on regular Lugers

The contour of your front sight blade is standard military style. It is not, however, correct for your pistol. The base should be dovetailed and the sight blade should have a corresponding male dovetail. The picture below shows what a normal military front sight base and blade should look like. The "square cutout" you mention sounds like you're thinking of the sight used on earlier Lugers of the 1900, 1906 models and Swiss military Lugers. The German military used the ramp type sights as seen below.

Ron Wood · 12-27-2020, 02:43 PM

If you look closely you can see that the sight blade is dovetailed, it has just been filed flat.
Ron

Doubs · 12-27-2020, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

If you look closely you can see that the sight blade is dovetailed, it has just been filed flat. Ron

Ron, looking at it again, I believe you're right. Good catch.

The question is, why would anyone do that?

Ron Wood · 12-27-2020, 04:07 PM

Cuts down on the wind drag

tomaustin · 12-27-2020, 05:20 PM

it is a parts weapon..there is no year of manufacture........

12-21-2020, 09:03 PM	#21
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	I, J, and Z are tough enough in lower case, but just look at the "k" ! I agree it must be a "j", just not applied in Erfurt. JMHO. Attached Images __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

12-27-2020, 12:43 PM	#23
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12-27-2020, 02:43 PM	#25
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	If you look closely you can see that the sight blade is dovetailed, it has just been filed flat. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-27-2020, 04:07 PM	#27
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Cuts down on the wind drag __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-27-2020, 05:20 PM	#28
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	it is a parts weapon..there is no year of manufacture........