Sideplate study

Edward Tinker · 06-05-2016, 11:50 AM

SECOND PASS

This is a study of what an average sideplate looks like from each manufacturer

suggestions and comments welcome

Second pass

Ed

DonVoigt · 06-05-2016, 11:57 AM

Ed,
how many examples of each do you want?

It is easy enough - going forward- to add side plate pictures when doing photography of a new pistol, or an old one when doing more.

Also of "spare" side plates.

I have a couple Erfurt spares, not numbered, one in the white, I'll photo and add .

Or should we send them to you?

Just an oservation, but some of your trial pictures are too dark to show much detail.

mrerick · 06-05-2016, 01:40 PM

Hi Ed, I emailed you pictures of plates from two W+F Swiss I have.

Marc

cirelaw · 06-06-2016, 11:08 AM

1914 Erfurt #3097~

cirelaw · 06-06-2016, 11:13 AM

1914 dwm #1263~

sheepherder · 06-06-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Just an observation, but some of your trial pictures are too dark to show much detail.

Same here. If you're unable to lighten them, it would be better to attach them to your post, so we can download them and lighten them ourselves. Or perhaps an HTML document instead of a .PDF.

cirelaw · 06-06-2016, 06:55 PM

Try an outside shady table~

Karl · 06-07-2016, 09:21 AM

Ed,
I think this is a great idea but in my opinion you need larger images (at least as large as the actual side plate). I also think you should include supplemental information on interior markings.
KFS

Edward Tinker · 06-07-2016, 09:30 AM

My plan is to show them side by side then individually. Size is an jssue.

John Sabato · 06-07-2016, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

My plan is to show them side by side then individually. Size is an jssue.

Hey Ed, can't you show them side/side on opposite pages? That would allow you to make the images larger wouldn't it?

DonVoigt · 06-10-2016, 09:34 PM

Ed,
here are the pictures from the 1918/20 Erfurt.

Notice the "Y" on the tab and corresponding "Y' on the frame where the side plate covers it.

Eric,
I see an "S" on your Erfurt side plate, is there an "S" on your frame- you can see it with the side plate removed. The "Y" is a little faint, but just to the rear of the trigger pivot.

Edward Tinker · 06-10-2016, 11:48 PM

thanks

the primary purpose for me is to quickly look at each part - what would be fascinating is to have each part and do like I did with suffixes years ago, show 2-3 of each companies part. YOU would compare

Don, got the erfurt, bottom is fuzzy - I am unsure how many angles are good anyway, for sure full front straight on and full rear are best. Other angles might be hard to duplicate.

Ed

Edward Tinker · 06-12-2016, 11:56 AM

Second pass - lightened pictures - made them larger - made separate pages

06-05-2016, 11:57 AM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Ed, how many examples of each do you want? It is easy enough - going forward- to add side plate pictures when doing photography of a new pistol, or an old one when doing more. Also of "spare" side plates. I have a couple Erfurt spares, not numbered, one in the white, I'll photo and add . Or should we send them to you? Just an oservation, but some of your trial pictures are too dark to show much detail. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-06-2016, 11:08 AM	#4
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	1914 Erfurt #3097~ Attached Thumbnails

06-06-2016, 11:13 AM	#5
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	1914 dwm #1263~ Attached Thumbnails

06-10-2016, 09:34 PM	#11
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Ed, here are the pictures from the 1918/20 Erfurt. Notice the "Y" on the tab and corresponding "Y' on the frame where the side plate covers it. Eric, I see an "S" on your Erfurt side plate, is there an "S" on your frame- you can see it with the side plate removed. The "Y" is a little faint, but just to the rear of the trigger pivot. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-05-2016, 01:40 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Hi Ed, I emailed you pictures of plates from two W+F Swiss I have. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-06-2016, 06:55 PM	#7
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Try an outside shady table~

06-07-2016, 09:21 AM	#8
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Ed, I think this is a great idea but in my opinion you need larger images (at least as large as the actual side plate). I also think you should include supplemental information on interior markings. KFS

06-07-2016, 09:30 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	My plan is to show them side by side then individually. Size is an jssue.

06-10-2016, 11:48 PM	#12
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	thanks the primary purpose for me is to quickly look at each part - what would be fascinating is to have each part and do like I did with suffixes years ago, show 2-3 of each companies part. YOU would compare Don, got the erfurt, bottom is fuzzy - I am unsure how many angles are good anyway, for sure full front straight on and full rear are best. Other angles might be hard to duplicate. Ed

06-12-2016, 11:56 AM	#13
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Second pass - lightened pictures - made them larger - made separate pages