For those that might be tracking a database of Erfurt lugers, I spotted the following 1914 Erfurt in Indiana at a gun shop called :
Switz City Guns
251 N. State Road 67
Switz City, IN.
(812) 659-9190
1914 Erfurt, serial # 7373 a, all matching numbers. Original finish is ~ 92-93%, with some light brown patina on the front grip strap. There was some evidence of a little cold blue on the right "ear" flat of the frame.
Unit front grip strap is marked "2.M.G.67"
Magazine is not correct as being blue, extruded, with aluminum bottom.
All small parts were Erfurt stamped except both grip screws, which look like modern replacements.
Small parts strawing was at about 50% or so.
Another problem noted is that the barrel witness mark is missing, but the frame witness mark is there. Barrel only has the "7373" serial number, with no "a". Barrel also is stamped with bore diameter and all barrel stamps have that "halo" effect.
Both wooden grips are in v-g condition with clean and decent checkering. The million dollar chip is not missing. Inside of both grip panels are nubmered "73" and have a Erfurt crown stamping.
Asking price was high at $1,100.00 but this included a very good brown luger holster with honest age and wear present.
The Owner of the shop was not in and the guys behind the gun case did not know if gun/holster would be sold separately and for how much each...
Regards,
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