Viewed the 1902 AE fat barrel today.

drbuster · 08-21-2005, 10:55 AM

Doug G., Thanks for posting pictures of this AE 1902. The asterisk, as I have learned from Ralph Shattuck, Mike Krause, and others is indeed correct for 1902 AE grips. The overall condition is indeed as you describe. We have to keep in mind that only about 500-600 of these were made. Fat barrels are rare guns! The most disturbing thing is whether the area under the safety lever is polished or not. To be original, it HAS to be polished! That said, the $4-5K price is about correct for a dealers BUYING price. Check around and see if you can find a dealer's SELLING price under $5-6K, assuming the piece is in somewhat decent condition.

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08-21-2005, 10:55 AM	#5
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Doug G., Thanks for posting pictures of this AE 1902. The asterisk, as I have learned from Ralph Shattuck, Mike Krause, and others is indeed correct for 1902 AE grips. The overall condition is indeed as you describe. We have to keep in mind that only about 500-600 of these were made. Fat barrels are rare guns! The most disturbing thing is whether the area under the safety lever is polished or not. To be original, it HAS to be polished! That said, the $4-5K price is about correct for a dealers BUYING price. Check around and see if you can find a dealer's SELLING price under $5-6K, assuming the piece is in somewhat decent condition.