Help deciding

jetteraf · 08-04-2009, 08:41 PM

So, I purchased the pistol discussed here:previous thread, and the seller has given me the choice between the mismatched magazine that came with the gun and an unmarked period replacement. The replacement seems in better shape, and I was going to opt for it, but wanted the thumbs up before choosing. The copper-toned magazine in the pictures below is the unmarked one.

ken d · 08-04-2009, 09:12 PM

Take the copper-tone. Much nicer of the two.

Ken D

Mike B · 08-04-2009, 10:50 PM

John,
The "copper" colored mag is an Erfurt mag. Although probably more valueable than the DWM if both were side by side on a gun show table. However, to match your DWM, the choice is clear.

Mike

jetteraf · 08-05-2009, 09:42 PM

so, what gives the Erfurt mags the copper color?

Mike B · 08-05-2009, 09:57 PM

Greetings,
I presume a different type of material was used on the Erfurt. If you are wondering how to tell the difference, please note the small indenture just below the thumb screw. An Erfurt mag has a perfectly rectangular indenture, whereas on a DWM the indenture is almost semi-circle. In my experience, most of the Erfurt mags I have seen have a green tint. I would think the Erfurt mag in question here will eventully have that tint.

Mike

08-04-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
jetteraf User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Help deciding So, I purchased the pistol discussed here:previous thread, and the seller has given me the choice between the mismatched magazine that came with the gun and an unmarked period replacement. The replacement seems in better shape, and I was going to opt for it, but wanted the thumbs up before choosing. The copper-toned magazine in the pictures below is the unmarked one.

08-04-2009, 09:12 PM	#2
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Take the copper-tone. Much nicer of the two. Ken D

08-04-2009, 10:50 PM	#3
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	John, The "copper" colored mag is an Erfurt mag. Although probably more valueable than the DWM if both were side by side on a gun show table. However, to match your DWM, the choice is clear. Mike

08-05-2009, 09:42 PM	#4
jetteraf User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	so, what gives the Erfurt mags the copper color?

08-05-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	Greetings, I presume a different type of material was used on the Erfurt. If you are wondering how to tell the difference, please note the small indenture just below the thumb screw. An Erfurt mag has a perfectly rectangular indenture, whereas on a DWM the indenture is almost semi-circle. In my experience, most of the Erfurt mags I have seen have a green tint. I would think the Erfurt mag in question here will eventully have that tint. Mike