Erfurt Luger Serial Numbers
FROM ALL THE NUMBERS I SAW,THEY ARE ALL MATCHING. 413 IS THE SERIAL # AND ALL SMALLER PARTS HAD THE LAST TWO OF THE SERIAL STAMPED ON THEM.THUS THE 13. THE RECEIVER ON THE SIDE.THE BARREL UNDERNEATH AND THE FRONT OF THE TRIGGER GUARD WHERE THE BARREL SLIDES IN. ALTHOUGH ON A WW1 MODEL THERE WAS A GERMAN SCRIPT LETTER FOLLOWING THE SER # TO DENOTE THE SERIES WHICH I DON'T SEE ON YOURS.
THERE WERE 9,999 IN THE SERIES THEN THEY STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN WITH THE NEXT LETTER AND SO ON. SOMETIMES THE TRIGGER SIDE PLATE HAD THE FULL # AS WELL. Mr Egg, thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge about Luger serial numbers.
WWI Erfurt Model 1908 Military P.08 Luger, Matching Numbers. Model: 1908 Military Luger. Serial Number: 7083a. Year of Manufacture: 1912. Caliber: 9mm Luger. Luger Identification Guide - Rework and non-DWM Lugers (1915-1945) This is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. The 1920 dated and double dated rework Lugers (DWM and Erfurt) are in the 'Lugers - DWM Commercial 1898-1929' Gallery. Serial number question. This is a discussion on Serial number question within the Pistols & Revolvers forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; I have a very old DWM German Luger. I have read about 'Lugers' and Erfurt specifically, but I would like an idea as to value. The gun is very low numbered as the earliest known serial number for the 1918 Erfurt is 304 and this is serial # 450. Even though the Erfurt's were 'rough', this one is very original and has been very well taken care of.
Only one exception was found on my pistol and is noted in the image. My guess is the exception, a 3, is a matching number and is used because a two digit number will not fit.
Is this correct? The Serial Numbers found are: ** '413 & m' **: Three Locations: barrel; clip- on bottom; frame- front, above the trigger guard ** 413 **: One- frame, left side, close to barrel ** '13': a- Qty two - variable back sight; b- lever above trigger on right; c- qty three - top mechanism; d- saftey mechanism when saftey is on; le- eft side, square plate above the trigger. IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO REMOVE THE SIDE PLATE, I'LL BET A BOTTLE OF SCRUMPY'S CIDER THAT YOU'LL FIND A #1 BEHIND DOOR #1. SOUNDS LIKE YOU'VE GOT AN ALL-MATCHER! OR IF YOU COCK THE GUN, THAT WILL MOVE THE BARREL GROUP TO THE REAR AND YOU MIGHT SEE THAT #1.
TO RELEASE THE BARREL GROUP, DROP THE MAG A HALF AN INCH AND PULL THE TOGGLE BACK AND THAT SHOULD LET THE BARREL GROUP SLIDE BACK TO REST. THERE ARE A LOT OF LITTLE LETTERS PUNCHED IN THE FRAME DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, SO IF YOU GET GOOD AT BREAKING DOWN THE PISTOL INTO LITTLE MOLECULES, YOU'LL SEE THEM BELOW WHERE THE RECEIVER WOULD SIT. GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY. I'LL SCAN PICS A FRIEND TOOK OF MINE WHEN I GET MY SCANNER OPERATIONAL. Download psxfin - psx emulator 1.13 bios plugins.zip.
USA_Finn wrote:Mr Egg, thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge about Luger serial numbers. Only one exception was found on my pistol and is noted in the image.
My guess is the exception, a 3, is a matching number and is used because a two digit number will not fit. Is this correct? The Serial Numbers found are: ** '413 & m' **: Three Locations: barrel; clip- on bottom; frame- front, above the trigger guard ** 413 **: One- frame, left side, close to barrel ** '13': a- Qty two - variable back sight; b- lever above trigger on right; c- qty three - top mechanism; d- saftey mechanism when saftey is on; le- eft side, square plate above the trigger Hi Finn, That is a very fine example you have there. All long-barreled lugers are sought after, but in very good condition, as yours is, with matching numbers and a matching magazine.very rare. Egg is correct, you will find the '1' behind the side plate. Post your questions and images on this site and see what feedback you get.
German Luger Value
You will have to register, but it only takes a few seconds.well woth a look for any luger or axis pistol questions.loads of expert advice to be had. Very nice luger.i hope you keep it.but if you do sell it, it commands top dollar.!!!
Erfurt Luger Serial Numbers
Wish i had one, but over here in England i would have to pay around £ 1,800.00 which is way out of my price range. Thanks for sharing it with us. Regards, Steve.