Erfurt overstamp, proofs

An Old Shooter · 12-01-2016, 08:39 PM

I have here a 1914 Erfurt over stamped to 1920. It is not double date as the 14 is stamped on top with 20 so it looks like 1920 only. the proofs appear to be proper reading right to left starting with an eagle, then two Bs under crowns, then a crown over three vertical marks like an M and finally, far left, something like a banner over vertical marks extending from the center at angles outward. Under that is Zaut.

Can someone tell my the significance of the date over stamp, the proofs and especially the mark with a banner over Zaut?

The pistol is in nice condition with old reblue and no straw. It matches except the rear toggle which is unmarked and unnumbered. Magazine bottom is cast and renumbered to match with a + and no other marks. Overall it is a very dignified pistol.

Have I something of interest?

12-01-2016, 08:39 PM	#1
An Old Shooter User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Erfurt overstamp, proofs I have here a 1914 Erfurt over stamped to 1920. It is not double date as the 14 is stamped on top with 20 so it looks like 1920 only. the proofs appear to be proper reading right to left starting with an eagle, then two Bs under crowns, then a crown over three vertical marks like an M and finally, far left, something like a banner over vertical marks extending from the center at angles outward. Under that is Zaut. Can someone tell my the significance of the date over stamp, the proofs and especially the mark with a banner over Zaut? The pistol is in nice condition with old reblue and no straw. It matches except the rear toggle which is unmarked and unnumbered. Magazine bottom is cast and renumbered to match with a + and no other marks. Overall it is a very dignified pistol. Have I something of interest?