1912 Erfurt questions

rockman96 · 12-23-2011, 09:53 PM

Thank you for the info so far. I found out a while ago that the pivot pin(?) at the rear of the toggle has a mis-matched number on it too. So, I definitely won't have reservation about shooting it now.

I had a gunsmith look at it today, he rated the bore as good-very good. In fact he is the one that saw the pivot pin didn't match.

My primary goal was to find a clean early example in 9mm with military markings, that I could shoot occasionally without hurting the value too much. It appears I've been successful in that. So what is a price range that is fair for this pistol, knowing what you know about it...short comings and all?

I don't suppose the holster helps any, since it is missing the strap?

Norme · 12-23-2011, 10:23 PM

Hi Dave, Your 1912 Erfurt has had a long history. Despite the shortcomings mentioned, it's an interesting gun and looks to be in decent shape. The rear toggle axles on 1912 Erfurts were unnumbered, but were stamped with the Erfurt test eagle, as shown in the photo. The holster, which I think dates from Imperial times, is worth repairing. Jerry Burney, here on the forum, can replace both the closure and pull-up straps. Can you post photos of the back of the holster and the marking inside the cover? Also, do the grip screws have inspection marks on them. Regards, Norm

rockman96 · 12-23-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Dave, Your 1912 Erfurt has had a long history. Despite the shortcomings mentioned, it's an interesting gun and looks to be in decent shape.

Also, do the grip screws have inspection marks on them. Regards, Norm

Thanks Norm....Are you deriving the "long history" from the proofing, or from it being a 1912 Erfurt with some repairs? I just made out a check and envelope to Jan for his 'Central Powers' book, hopefully between that and forum searches I'll learn more without having to bug you guys too much.

I forgot about your question regarding grip screws until just now, so here is another pic....only one screw is stamped, the other is plain but it looks like it belongs on the gun age and finish-wise:

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12-23-2011, 09:53 PM	#1
rockman96 User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you for the info so far. I found out a while ago that the pivot pin(?) at the rear of the toggle has a mis-matched number on it too. So, I definitely won't have reservation about shooting it now. I had a gunsmith look at it today, he rated the bore as good-very good. In fact he is the one that saw the pivot pin didn't match. My primary goal was to find a clean early example in 9mm with military markings, that I could shoot occasionally without hurting the value too much. It appears I've been successful in that. So what is a price range that is fair for this pistol, knowing what you know about it...short comings and all? I don't suppose the holster helps any, since it is missing the strap?