E.L.24m.M. question...

Has anyone a theory about why some of these floorplate inserts were "scruubed" and subsequently remarked with the Erma nomenclature?

not sure what you mean ?? one is 37 the other 38. typically an improved finish and salt bluing VS rust.

mauser99 said:

not sure what you mean ?? one is 37 the other 38. typically an improved finish and salt bluing VS rust.

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Thanks for replying. For whatever reason, I don't always see the replies when I log onto the forum again. Perhaps it's just inattention on my part...

Anyway, what I'm referring to is this: If you look closely at the two examples, there are horizontal striations in the areas of the letters "M" and "U", and the numeral "3". These are under the blued finish, and seem indicative of "scrubbing" prior to being remarked with the die that produces the "ERMA ERFURT/year" marking.

On some examples I've seen, this apparent scrubbing is much more pronounced. A dished-out hollow is actually produced, as if done by offhand grinding against an open wheel.

Thanks!

Richie

Theories? Anyone?

While I'm not sure this could be termed "common", it IS seen fairly often.

Richie