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Unread 06-01-2014, 02:53 PM   #1
foxdoublegunner
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Gentlemen,
I want to begin by thanking all of you for your input on a 1914 Erfurt that I was looking at purchasing several weeks ago. Following your comments, I decided to pass on the pistol and now would like to hear your opinions on a couple of P08's that are advertised on Simpsons and another which I have seen at a local shop. Below is the write up on the pistols from Simpsons:
ERFURT 1913 MILITARY
9mm Luger; 85% blue, 60% straw, fair bore, good grips, 4'' barrel, Original blue finish, strawed small parts and matching number checkered walnut grips. Matching except the magazine which is DWM manufacture numbered 7586/+. The safety sear is not numbered or proofed. Stamped on top of the toggle crown/ERFURT and on top of the chamber with the date 1913. Standard Imperial proofs and military acceptance stamped. A matching number hold open is installed. The metal finish shows edge and high point holstering wear, with some thinning on the barrel and light surface spotting overall. The grips show light wear and some handling with well defined checkering. Mechanically fine, the bore shows wear and darkness throughout.
C&R/FFL, s/n 3xxa, Catalog Number E-48 Z16887

ERFURT 1916 MILITARY
9mm Luger; 75% blue, 80% straw, very good bore, good grips, 4'' barrel, Original blue finish, strawed small parts and matching number checkered walnut grips. All matching including the magazine with is marked with the + indicating the extra magazine issued with the gun and an Erfurt proof. Most of the small parts have the small Erfurt proof as well, including the grips. The top of the toggle is stamped with the large crown over Erfurt logo and on top of the chamber with the date 1916. The standard Imperial proofs and military acceptance mark appear on the right side of the receiver, with other military acceptance marks on the right side of the barrel and left side of the breechbolt. The metal finish shows edge wear, some areas of thinning and some high point holstering wear. The pistol has light surface spotting overall and a few small areas of minor pitting. The grips show some handing and compression to some of the checkering, which remains sharp. Mechanically fine, the bore is clean and sharp, showing a few spots of light surface rust. An original all matching example with a nice bore for shooting at nearly a shooter grade price. C&R/FFL, s/n 3xx, Catalog Number E-58 Z20581

The final pistol is an Erfurt 1916/1920 police re-work in good mechanical and cosmetic condition offered in the same price range as the two above and is included with a non matching DWM magazine. All parts visible to the eye had matching serial numbers. To my eye it does not look to have been refinished but if it was, I believe that it was a period refinish. I will get pictures on Tuesday.

Please forgive me if I am breaching any protocol by asking for opinions about pistols offered for sale at a commercial site and if so, please delete my post. I am just trying to get a better feel for the market and make an informed decision.

Thank you in advance,
Foxdoublegunner
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