P.08 Erfurt 1916 Chamber Dated

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 01:47 PM

I bought a portable light box and it was delivered to my door yesterday. I was very anxious to try it out. Working out the kinks but I think it was a good investment. Due to the progression of digital photography IÃ¢??ve come to really enjoy taking photographs of family, friends, and hobbies.

P.08 Erfurt 1916 Chamber Date Ã¢?? S/N 6185b. Matching Erfurt proofed magazine. Unfortunately not regimental marked. According to StillÃ¢??s Imperial Lugers, 1994, less than 0.5% of 1916 dated Erfurts are unit marked. I like the gun because it is an honest clean piece and I bought the gun/rig because Erfurt put proofs on everything. The serial number puts it in the early year production range, hence no tangent sight relief cut on the front of the receiver. This year was the second lowest run besides the P.08 Erfurt 1914 Chamber Date.

Right side of pistol.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 01:48 PM

Left side of pistol.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 01:49 PM

Toggle and Chamber Date.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 01:50 PM

Chamber Date close up.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 01:52 PM

Front of frame and trigger guard.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 01:54 PM

S/N on barrel. Notice the "8", it shows up again.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 01:56 PM

Left side of receiver. The "8" is the same as under the barrel.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 01:58 PM

Right side of receiver with the Imperial proofs.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:03 PM

Matching magazine.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:05 PM

Right grip panel removed. Grips are Imperial proofed and numbered to gun.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:08 PM

Close up showing Erfurt machining marks.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:10 PM

Another close up of machine drilling marks.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:15 PM

The fit and finish of the Erfurt was definitely rougher than the DWM of the same time period. Notice the Imperial proofed grip screw. The screw should also be a strong reminder to use a proper fitting screwdriver to remove.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:20 PM

Imperial proofed takedown tool.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:22 PM

Non-matching Imperial proofed Erfurt magazine.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:24 PM

The holster is a brown Ã¢??1916Ã¢?Â dated and maker stamped which just happened to have been in Erfurt. The holster like the gun is in very good shape but with some Ã¢??saltÃ¢?Â.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:26 PM

Back of holster.

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 02:29 PM

There is an inscription by the dated marker stamp but I am unable to interpret it.

Tomathvl · 01-26-2008, 02:57 PM

Joe,
Looks good but you should get a copy of photoshop to play with your photos. You may not like what I came up with but the point is you can enhance the photos to suit yourself.
Tom

JoeP.08 · 01-26-2008, 03:12 PM

Thanks for the reply Tom. I have photoshop software. Used it to crop and resize the photos I've posted. I haven't figured out how to display several photos in one posting as you have, though. I think this new light box will help with the lighting issues I've had in the past, especially the "ole kitchen light shadow". LOL!

Joe

01-26-2008, 01:47 PM	#1
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	P.08 Erfurt 1916 Chamber Dated I bought a portable light box and it was delivered to my door yesterday. I was very anxious to try it out. Working out the kinks but I think it was a good investment. Due to the progression of digital photography IÃ¢??ve come to really enjoy taking photographs of family, friends, and hobbies. P.08 Erfurt 1916 Chamber Date Ã¢?? S/N 6185b. Matching Erfurt proofed magazine. Unfortunately not regimental marked. According to StillÃ¢??s Imperial Lugers, 1994, less than 0.5% of 1916 dated Erfurts are unit marked. I like the gun because it is an honest clean piece and I bought the gun/rig because Erfurt put proofs on everything. The serial number puts it in the early year production range, hence no tangent sight relief cut on the front of the receiver. This year was the second lowest run besides the P.08 Erfurt 1914 Chamber Date. Right side of pistol. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 01:48 PM	#2
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Left side of pistol. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 01:50 PM	#4
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Chamber Date close up. Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 01:52 PM	#5
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Front of frame and trigger guard. Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 01:54 PM	#6
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	S/N on barrel. Notice the "8", it shows up again. Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 01:56 PM	#7
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Left side of receiver. The "8" is the same as under the barrel. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 01:58 PM	#8
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Right side of receiver with the Imperial proofs. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:03 PM	#9
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Matching magazine. Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:05 PM	#10
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Right grip panel removed. Grips are Imperial proofed and numbered to gun. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:08 PM	#11
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Close up showing Erfurt machining marks. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:10 PM	#12
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Another close up of machine drilling marks. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:15 PM	#13
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The fit and finish of the Erfurt was definitely rougher than the DWM of the same time period. Notice the Imperial proofed grip screw. The screw should also be a strong reminder to use a proper fitting screwdriver to remove. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:20 PM	#14
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Imperial proofed takedown tool. Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:22 PM	#15
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Non-matching Imperial proofed Erfurt magazine. Attached Images __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:24 PM	#16
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The holster is a brown Ã¢??1916Ã¢?Â dated and maker stamped which just happened to have been in Erfurt. The holster like the gun is in very good shape but with some Ã¢??saltÃ¢?Â. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:26 PM	#17
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Back of holster. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:29 PM	#18
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	There is an inscription by the dated marker stamp but I am unable to interpret it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)

01-26-2008, 02:57 PM	#19
Tomathvl User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Milan, IN Posts: 363 Thanks: 3 Thanked 48 Times in 19 Posts	Joe, Looks good but you should get a copy of photoshop to play with your photos. You may not like what I came up with but the point is you can enhance the photos to suit yourself. Tom

01-26-2008, 03:12 PM	#20
JoeP.08 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the reply Tom. I have photoshop software. Used it to crop and resize the photos I've posted. I haven't figured out how to display several photos in one posting as you have, though. I think this new light box will help with the lighting issues I've had in the past, especially the "ole kitchen light shadow". LOL! Joe __________________ "It's good to be a great man but it's great to be a good man." Joseph F. Pirolo Sr. (1934-2010)