Drgm

[yamoon]

Two nearly identical System Concurrenz rifles, one marked DRGM Concurrenz, the other not marked. Does that mean the marked rifle is the older of the two? If I understand DRGM correctly, it is like a patent but only last a few years. Both rifles were retailed by H Lechner, Nurnberg. I ask because I can date the marked rifle to 1907, but the other rifle has no proof marks, not a very important question, just curious.
Thanks Mike

[mike ford]

Mike,
The DRGM was good for 3 years but could be extended for 3more years. If the unmarked rifle doesn't have any proof marks it was likely made before Mar 1893.
Mike