Need help on a Erfurt 1918

Dwight Gruber · 02-11-2005, 11:43 PM

Steve,

This is going to prove to be a -very- interesting Luger. The leftmost stamp is a WWI Imperial inspector's stamp. It was the first of a Luger's final inspection marks, certifying that the receiver has been hardened. This mark and the date at the top of the receiver are stamped at the same time. The small RC stamped above it indicates that the receiver did not meet specifications in some manner, and went before the Revisions-Commission examining board to be certified useable.

The two small crowns to the right are in position, ready for the appropriate inspectors' stamps for other inspections which never occurred. The figure below them appears to be some kind of 1930s rework stamp, but it is too blurry and dark to make out.

The third figure is a 1930s era power-proof eagle, but it is also too dark and blurry to determine its specific characteristics.

It will be good to see a complete catalog of markings on this gun, sharp and well-exposed. Of particular interest will be marks on the barrel (bottom and elsewhere), and the top of the pistol.

--Dwight

02-11-2005, 11:43 PM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Steve, This is going to prove to be a -very- interesting Luger. The leftmost stamp is a WWI Imperial inspector's stamp. It was the first of a Luger's final inspection marks, certifying that the receiver has been hardened. This mark and the date at the top of the receiver are stamped at the same time. The small RC stamped above it indicates that the receiver did not meet specifications in some manner, and went before the Revisions-Commission examining board to be certified useable. The two small crowns to the right are in position, ready for the appropriate inspectors' stamps for other inspections which never occurred. The figure below them appears to be some kind of 1930s rework stamp, but it is too blurry and dark to make out. The third figure is a 1930s era power-proof eagle, but it is also too dark and blurry to determine its specific characteristics. It will be good to see a complete catalog of markings on this gun, sharp and well-exposed. Of particular interest will be marks on the barrel (bottom and elsewhere), and the top of the pistol. --Dwight