1916 Erfurt sear bars

[Norme]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Can someone post examples so the class can learn to tell the differences? And when were the changes made, which maker, etc?
dju

Hi David, The first photo shows an un-reiieved sear bar, on a 1912 Erfurt, the second, a relieved sear bar on a 1916 Erfurt. This modification, which was mandated in 1916, makes it possible to chamber a round with the gun on safe. Regards, Norm