Erfurt acquisition

[Dwight Gruber]

When I started playing this game I didn't think I was interested in LP08s.

Now I have two.

Just picked up my long-awaited 1914 Erfurt Artillery. Its fairly in the lower part of 90-95%, probably 40% straw, honest-to-pete mirror bore. All matching including grips (mismatch mag), proof stamps all over the place including grip screws. Its a pretty nice piece, just have to brag on it a little. I'll do some serious photography soon.

I've read a lot of commentary about Erfurt quality being lower than DWM, comparing this gun to my 1917 DWM reveals no significant difference in quality of manufacture.

The guy I got it from showed me a 1923 Commercial Artillery he just picked up, Safe/Loaded, 5-numeral serial#. Unfortunately it was restored, but it was a Gale Morgan restoration and very gorgeous. I expect to see it for sale on his gun show table in a month, probably pricier than I can even think about.

--Dwight