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·I just recently picked up this 1914 Erfurt Military that I would appreciate any comments on. Although the pictures look like the gun is covered with rust it's actually the finish turning a brown/patina. There is no rust or pitting and the bore is in what I would call average condition. The straw would grade around 10%. The gun is completely matching and has all the proof marks except on one of the grip screws.
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There are various stamps on the grip panels. On each grip I see what looks to be something that has been deeply X out. There is also a very small B on one of the grips and a large W. On the other grip I see a large letter U. Each grip is marked with the last two numbers of the serial number. What do you think? Replacements?
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I'm really happy with the dark brown holster. The stitching is nice and tight and is marked with a crown over III on the back. Inside I see a year stamped 1914 and it's also marked BA X1. I searched this forum and found out what the BA X1 stands for. I'm not sure about the year stamp.
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See the year stamp at the center of the picture below. Is this the way they were stamped?
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I am very curious about the magazines. Both are stamped with the gun's serial number. The magazine on the right in the picture with the light wood color has a extra small hole on one side just above the wood at the 11 o'clock position. I can't figure out why.
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The dark wood bottom shown below has correct s/n and what looks to be a small + below. There are no other marks or proofs.
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This mag also has the correct s/n and a proof mark above and below the s/n.
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So, there it is. I question the grips and magazines. Correct replacements, mags? Any idea as to value for the whole rig?
Thanks
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There are various stamps on the grip panels. On each grip I see what looks to be something that has been deeply X out. There is also a very small B on one of the grips and a large W. On the other grip I see a large letter U. Each grip is marked with the last two numbers of the serial number. What do you think? Replacements?
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I'm really happy with the dark brown holster. The stitching is nice and tight and is marked with a crown over III on the back. Inside I see a year stamped 1914 and it's also marked BA X1. I searched this forum and found out what the BA X1 stands for. I'm not sure about the year stamp.
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See the year stamp at the center of the picture below. Is this the way they were stamped?
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I am very curious about the magazines. Both are stamped with the gun's serial number. The magazine on the right in the picture with the light wood color has a extra small hole on one side just above the wood at the 11 o'clock position. I can't figure out why.
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The dark wood bottom shown below has correct s/n and what looks to be a small + below. There are no other marks or proofs.
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This mag also has the correct s/n and a proof mark above and below the s/n.
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7.36KB
So, there it is. I question the grips and magazines. Correct replacements, mags? Any idea as to value for the whole rig?
Thanks