[EdD]

I noticed a difference in profile between the two magazines I illustrated.

Note that the mag on the left has a ridge on the the raised part that is missing on the mag to the right. Both are wooden bottomed.

 

[Bill_in_VA]

Would the left one be an Erfurt?

 

[kikeformad]

right is not original period.

 

[Tim Hawkins]

Generally, when you see 2 pins holding the base it is a post-war commercial mag.
Tim H.

 

[AndyH]

Other than the proofs on the mag bottom, what else differentiates Erfurt from DWM mags, is it the staking at the top left and right sides? It's the only thing I've noticed.

 

[Vlim]

The nickle job. Erfurt mags have a more yellow nickle color, DWM are more greyish.

 

[AndyH]

Thanks Vlim, I'll have to look at that. Oh by the way, great book, read it from cover to cover! It completes the Luger's history.

 

[Vlim]

The post war Mauser Parabellum magazines were 2 piece crimped, but with 2 pinholes for the bottom. Made in Holland.