Due to the relatively short production life, Erfurt-built pistols are desirable to collectors, but you will need a qualified appraiser who can examine the gun to give you a value. The last two digits of the serial number-on yours probably “03”-are stamped on many of the parts. Without better information we cannot identify specific markings, but those are either proof or inspector marks.
On most Luger pistols the year of manufacture is stamped on the frame over the chamber. I will try and keep a record on the front page of maker, year and serial number for reference 1. Two variations were made: the standard military model with a 4" barrel and the Artillery model with an 8" barrel. Otherwise, it appears to be in excellent condition.Ī: Between 19, Luger pistols were made at the Royal Arsenal in Erfurt. I cannot make out a series of stamps just aft of the barrel. The matching serial number also appears on the. Additionally, the “03” stamping appears on other parts of the gun. The rear of the barrel breech has 70255 and a backwards BF inspectors mark engraved around the front rim. The serial number is only four digits, and is stamped on the left side of the frame. pistol, 4 barrel length, serial 7778, with all matching visual serial numbers. This pistol is serial numbered in the German military style with numbers on nearly every part. The toggle is marked with a Crown/ERFURT. The 1913 Chamber date is the year of production by Erfurt, in this case very early in the war. There is a crown marking, and under that mark is stamped “ERFURT” with the numerals “03”. 1917 World War I German Luger Semi Automatic Pistol with holster. This is a 1913 dated early Imperial Luger manufactured by the Royal Arsenal at Erfurt. I cannot seem to find any markings or stamps that indicate the model designation or maker. Q: I have questions about the history, current value, collectability and other aspects of a German Luger in my possession. Image shown is an example of a German Erfurt Royal Arsenal Luger circa 1913, courtesy.
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