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DonVoigt · 11-06-2015, 09:49 AM

I suppose it could have started as a "normal" 1917 Erfurt, and grew the barrel at a later date. Erfurt proofs on the receiver, but DWM on the bbl/rear sight base. Strange that the all important picture of the bottom of the barrel markings is missing. Condition of the rear sight leaf does not go with the rest of the piece. Someone either re-numbered or got lucky in finding the rear sight base with a "26" though.

Holster looks just like my indian reproduction, just aged a little, the "square" shape to the mag pouch is identical, and the square top strap is carefully tucked under. The straps also have the metal plate attached, and as someone said are quite thin.

He likely told the truth that this was the first 1917 Erfurt he had seen!

11-06-2015, 09:49 AM	#9
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	I suppose it could have started as a "normal" 1917 Erfurt, and grew the barrel at a later date. Erfurt proofs on the receiver, but DWM on the bbl/rear sight base. Strange that the all important picture of the bottom of the barrel markings is missing. Condition of the rear sight leaf does not go with the rest of the piece. Someone either re-numbered or got lucky in finding the rear sight base with a "26" though. Holster looks just like my indian reproduction, just aged a little, the "square" shape to the mag pouch is identical, and the square top strap is carefully tucked under. The straps also have the metal plate attached, and as someone said are quite thin. He likely told the truth that this was the first 1917 Erfurt he had seen!