DWM In 1909...?

RockinWR · 10-29-2003, 02:52 AM

Dwight,
* Glad you posted your Super synopsis of Jan's detailed comparison of the 1910 Erfurt.
* This dovetails nicely into this multi-topic thread adding substance to the 1910 Erfurt story.
* While we're ferreting out the WW1 Erfurt proofed barrels, have you noticed 1908 First Issues bear a crown Z acceptance overstruck upon another smaller crown? An eagle eyed AutoMag post got me scurrying to my 1st Issue to confirm. Sure enough, C/Z over a smaller crown was there on 9976 a.
* A 1916 DWM/Navy 6" Bbl. contract & an 8" LP.08 barrel increase by both mfgs. to arm a MG dominated trench war along with escalating 4" units had to place a tremendous demand on barrel machinery capacity. But why Erfurt proofed barrels only to be installed and reproof in a DWM assembly. Hhhhhmmmmmmm?? Warning!! Warning!! Wag overload/overload/overload.
* Maybe tomorrow... as the Sleep Monster has interceded.
Bob

10-29-2003, 02:52 AM	#20
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Dwight, * Glad you posted your Super synopsis of Jan's detailed comparison of the 1910 Erfurt. * This dovetails nicely into this multi-topic thread adding substance to the 1910 Erfurt story. * While we're ferreting out the WW1 Erfurt proofed barrels, have you noticed 1908 First Issues bear a crown Z acceptance overstruck upon another smaller crown? An eagle eyed AutoMag post got me scurrying to my 1st Issue to confirm. Sure enough, C/Z over a smaller crown was there on 9976 a. * A 1916 DWM/Navy 6" Bbl. contract & an 8" LP.08 barrel increase by both mfgs. to arm a MG dominated trench war along with escalating 4" units had to place a tremendous demand on barrel machinery capacity. But why Erfurt proofed barrels only to be installed and reproof in a DWM assembly. Hhhhhmmmmmmm?? Warning!! Warning!! Wag overload/overload/overload. * Maybe tomorrow... as the Sleep Monster has interceded. Bob