2 x 1916 DWM markings questions

drbuster · 12-20-2008, 01:08 PM

On closer scrutiny, it looks more like an Erfurt military test proof, with the champagne glass in the eagle's right claw and a cross in the left claw. Why an Erfurt proof appears on the rear of a DWM frame is a mystery.

MCNJ · 12-20-2008, 01:30 PM

I have a 1918 Erfurt and it does not have that rear proof..or any proof mark in that location

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MCNJ User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	rear proof I have a 1918 Erfurt and it does not have that rear proof..or any proof mark in that location

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12-20-2008, 01:08 PM	#1
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	On closer scrutiny, it looks more like an Erfurt military test proof, with the champagne glass in the eagle's right claw and a cross in the left claw. Why an Erfurt proof appears on the rear of a DWM frame is a mystery.