any information about this 1917/20 unit marked erfurt would be appreciated - Page 5

jbf22 · 07-22-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alanint

Yes, its been ground off, (note the lack of uniformity in the extractor scallop on the chamber). Also been highly buffed and reblued. Too bad. These guns are scarse and one in original condition would have been a nice addition to any collection.

It is unfortunate but I got it for such a reasonable price I'm not worried about it to much.

Ron Wood · 07-22-2014, 01:18 PM

Doug (alanint) beat me to it, but here is a photo comparison to illustrate what he observed.

jbf22 · 07-22-2014, 01:21 PM

You guys are really on your A game about prompt and thorough responses on here, I really appreciate it, and am glad to be able to learn so much.

DavidJayUden · 07-22-2014, 01:30 PM

Ron:
Thanks for the side-by-side. The comparison really helps.
I've got to admit that the "grinder" did a pretty good job.
dju

DavidJayUden · 07-23-2014, 12:02 AM

Right over my head...
dju

ithacaartist · 07-23-2014, 12:27 AM

mmmmmmmmm......Nope, it flew right over and past Mecklenburg.

Ron Wood · 07-23-2014, 01:08 AM

Sound Meyer's trumpets, I think I know the answer.

alanint · 07-23-2014, 05:55 AM

"When I saw Mustangs over Berlin, I knew the jig was up!"

GySgt1811 · 07-23-2014, 01:57 PM

"If you ever see enemy aircraft over Berlin, then you may call me Meyer."

07-23-2014, 12:27 AM	#6
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,400 Thanks: 7,555 Thanked 2,643 Times in 1,393 Posts	mmmmmmmmm......Nope, it flew right over and past Mecklenburg. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

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07-22-2014, 01:21 PM	#3
jbf22 User Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 20 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	You guys are really on your A game about prompt and thorough responses on here, I really appreciate it, and am glad to be able to learn so much.

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Ron: Thanks for the side-by-side. The comparison really helps. I've got to admit that the "grinder" did a pretty good job. dju

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Right over my head... dju

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