Origins Of The Norton .45 Luger...?

trigger643 · 03-14-2003, 12:59 PM

The 1920 Erfurt is unmarked, ser#8727u. It is displayed with a commercial carbine stock, snail drum magazine and the associated loading tool. It has what appears to be standard type artillery sights, a swivel about halfway down the barrel (corresponding to the swivel on the stock). Other than the barrel length, it appears to be unremarkable.

About 10 years ago in North Carolina I saw a nearly identically barreled and stocked Erfurt and was told they were assembled for the commercial market from left over and/or reconditioned military parts and new barrels in the mid-1920's.

My readings are Erfurt stopped production in 1918. 1920 and 1921 marked Erfurts were stored production or reconditioned / reissued pieces for the Weirmar Republic.

03-14-2003, 12:59 PM	#13
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The 1920 Erfurt is unmarked, ser#8727u. It is displayed with a commercial carbine stock, snail drum magazine and the associated loading tool. It has what appears to be standard type artillery sights, a swivel about halfway down the barrel (corresponding to the swivel on the stock). Other than the barrel length, it appears to be unremarkable. About 10 years ago in North Carolina I saw a nearly identically barreled and stocked Erfurt and was told they were assembled for the commercial market from left over and/or reconditioned military parts and new barrels in the mid-1920's. My readings are Erfurt stopped production in 1918. 1920 and 1921 marked Erfurts were stored production or reconditioned / reissued pieces for the Weirmar Republic. __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown