Erfurt 1918

alanint · 07-01-2014, 11:12 AM

I agree with John's points. This is classic damage by someone who did not understand the takedown process. A flat bladded screwdriver or similar tool was inserted between the upper receiver rail and the takedown lever and twisted in an effort to force the lever down. This to the extent where it looks like they broke the original lever and replaced it with a commercial or aftermarket lever, (note no visible serial or Erfurt stampings).

Is the lever marked in any way?

07-01-2014, 11:12 AM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I agree with John's points. This is classic damage by someone who did not understand the takedown process. A flat bladded screwdriver or similar tool was inserted between the upper receiver rail and the takedown lever and twisted in an effort to force the lever down. This to the extent where it looks like they broke the original lever and replaced it with a commercial or aftermarket lever, (note no visible serial or Erfurt stampings). Is the lever marked in any way? Last edited by alanint; 07-01-2014 at 02:39 PM.