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02-21-2010, 03:52 PM | #1 |
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Odd 1917 Erfurt?
Hi all,
Stopped in the local gun emporium today and they had a 1917 Erfurt. SN 2886 (I couldn't read the letter). All matching except correct mag. Wanted $1500. I looked at it and saw some odd things: 1. The barrel was notably grayer in color than the "normally" blued receiver and frame, but did not look like an obvvious force-match; and 2. The Erfurt word and crown logo appeared to be only lightly stamped, and the outside part of the E was missing. Like it was lightly stamped or buffed-down. Was not an obvious reblue however, looked legit. Any comments? Did Erfurt produce "dual tone" pistols like you see with P.38s? Despite the fact that I would really like to add an Erfurt to the collection, I'm not inclined to buy this one, but any comment on the price would be enlightening. Thanks. Bob |
02-21-2010, 04:19 PM | #2 |
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02-21-2010, 06:27 PM | #3 |
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Though owner's permission, it's OK to take pictures. Frankly tell him "I need pictures so I can consult others' opinion". Most owners will be cooperative. Some do say no. In that case, the gun does not belong to you and let it go.
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02-21-2010, 07:11 PM | #4 |
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Tell the shopkeeper you need to show the pics to your wife...lmao...
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02-21-2010, 07:53 PM | #5 |
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Most wives don't like those things. My spouse dragged me to a skiing place in NH, I sit there having nothing to do. Stayed in house for a few days and finally it's over. At the end, I could not control asking "For coming here, do they pay us money? Really suffering". But she likes it.
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02-21-2010, 07:57 PM | #6 |
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hey alvin, i've been cleaning out my garage...want to
swap jobs...........
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02-21-2010, 11:19 PM | #7 |
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Alvin, You're a saint to put up with all that abuse! Regards, Norm
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