The.45 Luger prototype serial number 2, believed to have been a back-up to Serial Number 1, survived the 1907 trials and is in private ownership. Skype xp. Its rarity gives its value of around US$1 million at the time the 'Million Dollar Guns' episode of History Channel's 'Tales of the Gun' was filmed, 23 recheck by Guns & Ammo as of 1994. Elm327 free abs software.
The Luger P08 pistol, also referred to as the Pistole Parabellum, was first produced in 1900. It was designed by Hugo Borchardt but patented by Georg J. Though the Luger was used mostly by German forces in World War I and II, Finland, Switzerland.
This model of the Luger was produced from 1914 until 1918 for the German Military. The extractor is marked 'Geladen' (loaded) and the thumb safety is marked 'Gesichert' (safe). The Erfurt's are the most proofed models of Parabellums. There are inspector marks all.
Has a stock lug and date of manufacture over chamber 1914-1918. Extractor and safety are both marked in German and front link marked 'ERFURT' under a crown. Finish on this model is rough; as war progressed in 1917 and 1918 finish got worse. Many thousands produced with one- to five-digit serial numbers, some with letter suffixes.
May 06, 2015 Manufacturer - Erfurt Model - Luger, 1918 Serial number - 6994 Date of manufacture - 1918 Estimated Value Range –see below. For your firearm, the following current values apply (from the Blue Book of Gun Values). Retail prices may be 20% higher. Percentages are based on the amount of original finish on the gun, and its operational ability.
I may have the opportunity to purchase a German Luger from as far as I can tell was made in the mid 1920's. I'm not sure exactly but I think it was not a military piece. This pistol is very rough and will need a lot of TLC to get it in any kind of operational condition but I think it may have potential. Does anyone have an idea what I should offer for this thing? I am going to see if I can 'borrow' it for further evaluation and should have some pictures soon. Any one have knowledge of these pistols?
1918 Erfurt Luger Serial Numbers Lookup
22.(#119P) Excellent WWI German 1918 Dated Erfurt Luger – Serial # 4344m,9mm cal,. 3 7/8″ round barrel, blue finish, walnut grips. Imperial Luger Pistol manufactured at Erfurt, the Prussian owned arms factory, during WWI. The chamber is dated “1918” and the toggle has the “crown/ERFURT” logo. Dull blue finish with straw colored small parts and finely checkered walnut grips. Serial number and suffix on the front of the frame, with “4344” stamped on the bottom of the barrel and the left side of the barrel extension. The partial serial number (44) is stamped on most of the small components including the inside of the grips. All of the serial numbers match with the exception of the magazine. The right side of the receiver has three “crown/gothic letter” army acceptance marks followed by the Imperial eagle and the “crown/RC” Reuisians-Commission rework stamp is marked above the first crown proof. This proof indicated that this Luger failed final inspection due to “our of tolerance” parts. The rework mark is also stamped on the left side of the barrel over a crown/gothic letter proof and the Imperial eagle is stamped on the right. The left side of the breechblock is also stamped with the Imperial eagle. Typical of Erfurt pistols a small “crown/gothic letter” acceptance mark is stamped on all of the small parts. Nickel plated magazine with wooden base numbered to another pistol.
1918 Erfurt Luger Serial Numbers 9206
CONDITION: Excellent! The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some wear on the muzzle , side plate, high edge and front strap. There is some light spotting on the front strap. 80% of the original straw color remains on the small components. Overall the grips are very fine with some wear on the checkering high points on the left heel and some minor wear on the lower edges. The checkering remains very crisp. The markings are clear (some highlighted in white). This pistol is mechanically excellent…$2,150.00.