1912 Erfurt questions

Edward Tinker · 12-23-2011, 11:42 AM

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1) What does a lack of markings on the front strap indicate? I see a lot of these guns with regimental markings, mine has none...does this mean it did not see duty? MOST WERE NOT MARKED

2) What is the significance in these proof marks? SEE FAQ TO LEARN ABOUT ACCEPTANCE AND PROOF MARKINGS - ESSENTIALLY IT SHOWS THAT IT WAS ACCEPTED BY THE MILITARY FOR USE

3) I saw someone post about the "broken crown" guns....mine seems to be one of these. Good, bad, or ugly? JUST A FACT OF LIFE IN MANUFACTURING

4) What do you think the the two spots in the receiver (above the mag release) are from? WHO KNOWS.....

5) What would you consider an upper price-stop on this P08? Curious if I got a decent deal, or overpaid. how much did you pay?

12-23-2011, 11:42 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,980 Thanks: 2,079 Thanked 4,614 Times in 2,127 Posts	SEE BELOW 1) What does a lack of markings on the front strap indicate? I see a lot of these guns with regimental markings, mine has none...does this mean it did not see duty? MOST WERE NOT MARKED 2) What is the significance in these proof marks? SEE FAQ TO LEARN ABOUT ACCEPTANCE AND PROOF MARKINGS - ESSENTIALLY IT SHOWS THAT IT WAS ACCEPTED BY THE MILITARY FOR USE 3) I saw someone post about the "broken crown" guns....mine seems to be one of these. Good, bad, or ugly? JUST A FACT OF LIFE IN MANUFACTURING 4) What do you think the the two spots in the receiver (above the mag release) are from? WHO KNOWS..... 5) What would you consider an upper price-stop on this P08? Curious if I got a decent deal, or overpaid. how much did you pay? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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