1917 Erfurt

Aaron · 06-27-2010, 09:29 PM

I don't see how this can be called a matching mag. The photo clearly shows that the last number was originally a 3 or an 8 which has been badly over stamped.

Norme · 06-27-2010, 09:49 PM

Hi Aaron, I believe that the treatment with Murphy's Oil Soap caused the exposed grain in the bottom of the struck numbers to rise, making them hard to read. As you probably know, walnut gun stocks are alternately wetted and sanded to remove the raised "whiskers" prior to sealing. I was present when FNorm purchased this gun, and can tell you that the magazine looked very different before cleaning. Regards, Norm

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06-27-2010, 09:29 PM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I don't see how this can be called a matching mag. The photo clearly shows that the last number was originally a 3 or an 8 which has been badly over stamped.

06-27-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Aaron, I believe that the treatment with Murphy's Oil Soap caused the exposed grain in the bottom of the struck numbers to rise, making them hard to read. As you probably know, walnut gun stocks are alternately wetted and sanded to remove the raised "whiskers" prior to sealing. I was present when FNorm purchased this gun, and can tell you that the magazine looked very different before cleaning. Regards, Norm