Questions about an 1913 Erfurt

George Anderson · 09-27-2009, 09:05 PM

I beg to differ on a few points with Mauser720. A 1913 Erfurt should have very fine machining and finishing much like DWM Lugers. It is not until 1916 that the Erfurts get really rough although '14s can be a bit rough.
If, as you say, it is marked to the 30th Infantry Regiment one would expect it to have a hold-open added as the 30th was a Prussian unit. Bavarian and Wurtemberger units are noted for not having hold-opens added. It may just be missing the hold-open.

09-27-2009, 09:05 PM	#6
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	I beg to differ on a few points with Mauser720. A 1913 Erfurt should have very fine machining and finishing much like DWM Lugers. It is not until 1916 that the Erfurts get really rough although '14s can be a bit rough. If, as you say, it is marked to the 30th Infantry Regiment one would expect it to have a hold-open added as the 30th was a Prussian unit. Bavarian and Wurtemberger units are noted for not having hold-opens added. It may just be missing the hold-open.