Odd 1917 Erfurt?

Weasel505 · 02-21-2010, 03:52 PM

Hi all,

Stopped in the local gun emporium today and they had a 1917 Erfurt. SN 2886 (I couldn't read the letter). All matching except correct mag. Wanted $1500. I looked at it and saw some odd things:

1. The barrel was notably grayer in color than the "normally" blued receiver and frame, but did not look like an obvvious force-match; and

2. The Erfurt word and crown logo appeared to be only lightly stamped, and the outside part of the E was missing. Like it was lightly stamped or buffed-down. Was not an obvious reblue however, looked legit.

Any comments? Did Erfurt produce "dual tone" pistols like you see with P.38s? Despite the fact that I would really like to add an Erfurt to the collection, I'm not inclined to buy this one, but any comment on the price would be enlightening. Thanks.

Bob

sheepherder · 02-21-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Weasel505

...I'm not inclined to buy this one, but any comment on the price would be enlightening.

Will the shopkeeper let you take any pics??? Maybe if you tell him that you're excited about it but want another opinion???

alvin · 02-21-2010, 06:27 PM

Though owner's permission, it's OK to take pictures. Frankly tell him "I need pictures so I can consult others' opinion". Most owners will be cooperative. Some do say no. In that case, the gun does not belong to you and let it go.

sheepherder · 02-21-2010, 07:11 PM

Tell the shopkeeper you need to show the pics to your wife...lmao...

alvin · 02-21-2010, 07:53 PM

Most wives don't like those things. My spouse dragged me to a skiing place in NH, I sit there having nothing to do. Stayed in house for a few days and finally it's over. At the end, I could not control asking "For coming here, do they pay us money? Really suffering". But she likes it.

tomaustin · 02-21-2010, 07:57 PM

swap jobs...........

Norme · 02-21-2010, 11:19 PM

Alvin, You're a saint to put up with all that abuse! Regards, Norm

02-21-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
Weasel505 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Odd 1917 Erfurt? Hi all, Stopped in the local gun emporium today and they had a 1917 Erfurt. SN 2886 (I couldn't read the letter). All matching except correct mag. Wanted $1500. I looked at it and saw some odd things: 1. The barrel was notably grayer in color than the "normally" blued receiver and frame, but did not look like an obvvious force-match; and 2. The Erfurt word and crown logo appeared to be only lightly stamped, and the outside part of the E was missing. Like it was lightly stamped or buffed-down. Was not an obvious reblue however, looked legit. Any comments? Did Erfurt produce "dual tone" pistols like you see with P.38s? Despite the fact that I would really like to add an Erfurt to the collection, I'm not inclined to buy this one, but any comment on the price would be enlightening. Thanks. Bob

02-21-2010, 07:57 PM	#6
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	hey alvin, i've been cleaning out my garage...want to swap jobs...........

02-21-2010, 06:27 PM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Though owner's permission, it's OK to take pictures. Frankly tell him "I need pictures so I can consult others' opinion". Most owners will be cooperative. Some do say no. In that case, the gun does not belong to you and let it go.

02-21-2010, 07:11 PM	#4
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Tell the shopkeeper you need to show the pics to your wife...lmao...

02-21-2010, 07:53 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Most wives don't like those things. My spouse dragged me to a skiing place in NH, I sit there having nothing to do. Stayed in house for a few days and finally it's over. At the end, I could not control asking "For coming here, do they pay us money? Really suffering". But she likes it.

02-21-2010, 11:19 PM	#7
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Alvin, You're a saint to put up with all that abuse! Regards, Norm