Erfurt 1916

gunslinger99 · 01-15-2007, 10:51 PM

Hello,
I have just aquired an Erfurt Luger. Of course almost anyone can pickout a Luger from a line-up of hand guns. But I am new and intrigued by these handguns and the many varieties. I would appreciate any info I could get on mine. It is dated 1916 with the crown on top. I cant make out all of the 4 proofmarks but there is a bird at the end.The serial number ends with 88 and all the numbers match. Unfortunately it has been rebarreled with a 16 in. carbine type barrel. What a heartbreaker. I am not looking to restore this piece for purposes of selling or as some sort of priceless heirloom. I would however like to restore it with the proper barrel and to keep it as a fine shooter. Any suggestions and/or info?
Thanks, Ashby Snow

Edward Tinker · 01-15-2007, 10:57 PM

Welcome Ashby.

A 1916 would have a 4 inch barrel, that said, I personally like a 5 or 6 inch barrel as they shoot very nice like that.

Ed

George Anderson · 01-16-2007, 09:10 AM

Since the pistol is a "parts gun" I would suggest that the easiest and perhaps cheapest path for you will be to find another barrel with receiver(barrel extension) attached. They can be had for a rather modest price.

Following this course you would be able to quickly switch between a four inch shooter or a sixteen inch shooter to which you could attach a repro stock.

George Anderson · 01-16-2007, 11:07 AM

16" barrel is considered a rifle by BATF

gunslinger99 · 01-16-2007, 10:36 PM

Thankyou for your input.

Lugerdoc · 01-17-2007, 10:24 AM

GS, I have new 4,6 or 8 inch 9mm luger barrels in stock and the proper tools & experience in changing them. But as was stated above, this can be more expensive than purchasing a spare used barrelled receiver ($200 to $250) for your pistol. Even then, it may have to be fitted to your frame and should be head spaced by a knowledgeable gunsmith and a proper 9mm recoil spring installed. TH

c3006 · 01-17-2007, 01:57 PM

Ashby
I have this assembly if you would be interested pm me. clint

01-15-2007, 10:51 PM	#1
gunslinger99 New User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Erfurt 1916 Hello, I have just aquired an Erfurt Luger. Of course almost anyone can pickout a Luger from a line-up of hand guns. But I am new and intrigued by these handguns and the many varieties. I would appreciate any info I could get on mine. It is dated 1916 with the crown on top. I cant make out all of the 4 proofmarks but there is a bird at the end.The serial number ends with 88 and all the numbers match. Unfortunately it has been rebarreled with a 16 in. carbine type barrel. What a heartbreaker. I am not looking to restore this piece for purposes of selling or as some sort of priceless heirloom. I would however like to restore it with the proper barrel and to keep it as a fine shooter. Any suggestions and/or info? Thanks, Ashby Snow

01-15-2007, 10:57 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Welcome Ashby. A 1916 would have a 4 inch barrel, that said, I personally like a 5 or 6 inch barrel as they shoot very nice like that. 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

01-17-2007, 10:24 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	GS, I have new 4,6 or 8 inch 9mm luger barrels in stock and the proper tools & experience in changing them. But as was stated above, this can be more expensive than purchasing a spare used barrelled receiver ($200 to $250) for your pistol. Even then, it may have to be fitted to your frame and should be head spaced by a knowledgeable gunsmith and a proper 9mm recoil spring installed. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

01-17-2007, 01:57 PM	#7
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Ashby I have this assembly if you would be interested pm me. clint __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

01-16-2007, 09:10 AM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Since the pistol is a "parts gun" I would suggest that the easiest and perhaps cheapest path for you will be to find another barrel with receiver(barrel extension) attached. They can be had for a rather modest price. Following this course you would be able to quickly switch between a four inch shooter or a sixteen inch shooter to which you could attach a repro stock.

01-16-2007, 11:07 AM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	16" barrel is considered a rifle by BATF

01-16-2007, 10:36 PM	#5
gunslinger99 New User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thankyou for your input.