Questions - 1900 commercial?

[John Sabato]

While the follower button may be hanging up on the inside of the grip as Dwight has suggested, there is another distinct possibility. If the magazine tube is even slightly crushed, warped, or bent it may not enter the frame without strong encouragement, or not at all.

If this is the case, I would recommend you send the offending magazine to G.T., as he has created (machined) perfect mandrels for ironing out the issues (literally).

I received a warped magazine in an ebay transaction about a decade ago, and the seller refused to make good on it. G.T. made that magazine as smooth as it was when it left the factory...and I never have had another problem with it in any Luger.

[barr44]

I appreciate all the good info, that you folks have brought forth. I had a chance to look over said pistol again, but couldn't convince the owner that the pistol had issues. He thinks it's worth more than I did so we parted company. I didn't get the full s.n., but I will probably see it again in a month or so.
I did manage to see another 1900 commercial, that looks almost new and was priced accordingly. That individual had some very nice luger pistols and his prices were probably within reason. Might have to deal with him in the near future. He had several unusual lugers, so if I get a chance I'll try and get more info on them next time I see him.
Thanks again for the all the help!
barr44