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MFI
Is there a good reference source for Luger serial numbers?
I was contacted by a lady wanting to sell her late fathers Lugers, she feels one of them is very valuable, has 2 magazines, a case and the officers name and service number on the holster. I have not looked at them yet, and she has very limited knowledge about fire arms. There are several other handguns listed in the estate, 8 Colts including a Python and a 1911 Gold Cup, but she feels this one Luger is the pick of the litter. Anyway, the two serial numbers for the Lugers are 8241 and 3444. I have no idea which one is which yet. If some one could lead me in the right direction it would be great. I won't get to look at them until next thursday, I'll take pictures and post them then. I'd like to have a little more knowledge befor I look at them, if thats possible.
Thanks for looking and thanks for the help.
W.D.
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  • MFI
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=240644354

    We have several of these and I know nothing about them. What do I have here with this one? Model, what should it sell for ?

    All numbers match as I can tell including the magazine. My fathers notes have Model 1917/1920.. Serial #7132, all numbers match on left side of frame. Right frame has several markings. Top of receiver after chamber is 1926.. 1917. Before chamber a crown and under that ERFURT..Front part of grip says POL and three numbers.
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    In that condition it is a 'shooter', I'd say about $500/600 ymmv
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  • rufe-snow
    It's a double date Erfurt Luger. The 1920 date signifies that it was used by the post World War I German Army. Although a desirable Luger to a collector, it's condition is very rough because of the pitting. Because of this I agree with Mike, it would be very difficult to sell to to a collector. Questionable the way things are going now, that it would sell as a $500/$600 "Shooter", very quickly?

    EDIT #1, 1917 Erfurt Lugers should have a lug/fitting on the rear grip for a shoulder stock. It appears that this one has had it machined off. Not a positive as far as collectors are concerned.


    EDIT #2, Don't recall seeing other "Double Date Lugers" with a ground off stock lug. Although it's possible that it was done at the direction of the unit commander when it was inventoried and date stamped for issue to the post World War I German Army.
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  • givette
    OyVey!! I didn't notice the stock lug thing! Put it on auction, and see if it will fly (it has a matching magazine, of course)..Do you start them at .01c? If not, the $500 is a reach, if I'm reading my gut accurately. Good luck! Joe

    (If the 1920 protocol required removal of stock lugs, then it's an authorized re-work, much as an 'AA' stamped M1911..and is still a part of history in that condition)
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  • Spartacus
    agree with above comments. a year ago it would be an $800 shooter. now, $600 tops.
    problem with it is the pitting, can't even be refinished with good results.
    show us some pics of the others you have[:p]
    tom
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  • Hawk Carse
    I recall reading that at one time, a pistol with shoulder stock fitting like a P08, was considered to be shoulder stocked even if you did not have a stock for it, and therefore a NFA weapon. There are probably a number of Lugers out there with the stock lugs ground off. The restriction was dropped for originals and there is nothing against a lugged gun, you can even have the stock if it is the correct pattern for the model of gun.

    The Mitchell stainless repro does not have a functional stock lug, just a cosmetic rib to look like a P08 but with no groove or notch so a stock cannot be attached. It is not a curio/relic and is not permitted a stock.
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