This is a ghastly but important artifact of WW2 and clearly establishes the Nazi intent to instill terror and un-mitigated evil on those that they enslaved. These are guaranteed original examples and correspond completely with other known examples. This is the only completely intact SS reworked Luger rig that we have ever sold, most are located in old and famous collections and rarely are offered for sale. In 90 original condition, we have a very rare 1912 Erfurt Luger that was reworked for SS use and bears the Totenkapf Deaths Head lazy S on top of the receiver along with the correct corresponding holster. The right barrel extension has the standard 'Crown over script' proofs next to an 'Imperial Eagle' proof. The chamber is dated 1912, with the standard 'Crown/ERFURT' marking on top of the front toggle. This is fully rigged out with the spare mag and tool. Manufactured in 1912, this is an excellent example of a WWI German Erfurt produced Luger pistol. As rare as the pistol is, the holster is even rarer, we have only ever had one other example and this is identical in the marking of the Totenkapf as to the stamping an the location. It is believed that these pistols would have been carried by camp guards in the horrendous and odious Nazi work and death camps. It is believed that these guns were reworked no later than 1940 for SS use in the concentration camps that were expanding at the time. It also has a '172.R.M.G.56' regimental military marking on the front strap. The gun is all matching, has the proper Imperial German military proofs, and has the proper Erfurt proofs throughout. These are guaranteed original examples and correspond completely with other known examples. 11/5/21 - This is a very nice example of an early Erfurt Luger issued to the Imperial German military in 1912. In 90% original condition, we have a very rare 1912 Erfurt Luger that was reworked for SS use and bears the Totenkapf Deaths Head lazy S on top of the receiver along with the correct corresponding holster.
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