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2grimjim 10-08-2007 10:31 PM

AE 7557 (now with pictures)
 
New to this forum and I have a M1900 AE s/n 7557.
It's been in my family for about 80 years (no, it's not for sale!) We think it was originally purchased out of a Wards catalog in the 1920's by my great uncle. It spent nearly 40 years loaded in my fathers nightstand until 1988 [EDIT: ok, my pop only had it in yhe night stand for 20 years, but my great aunt had it in the same service for 20 before] when I bought him a Colt Trooper Mk.III to replace it with (7.65 Luger ammo was getting hart to find by then).
This particular weapon has the narrow grip safety, no "GERMANY" marking, and the "Flaming Bomb" mark on the underside of the breach, the bottom of the lug well, inside of the trigger cover, and the inside of each grip half. The last two digits of the s/n are stamped on the inside of the grip halves, the back of the toggle (under the rear sight), on the underside of the toggle (opposite of the DWM script), on the bottom edge of the trigger cover plate (directly above the trigger), on the left side of the takedown pin, on the lug on the bottom of the breech end of the barrel, [ EDIT: and on the flat side (under the grip) of the grip safety]. All markings, including the DWM and American Eagle are sharp and clear. There are no marks on the magazine.
The finish is about 80% with the barrel having a slight rust haze and the bluing worn off the raised edges of the frame, trigger plate, and the front strap of the grip. The rear strap has a slight to moderate rust hue to the bluing.
The right grip is in in very good condition with slight oil staining on the top corner near the trigger. The left grip has been cracked along its full length and glued back together (about 1 5/8" of the checkering along the crack is damaged) and a small part of the grip (1/8"x3/8") near the safety is missing.
The magazine is in good condition with some small dark discolorations but the brushed finish is still recognizable. The wood block at the bottom is in good condition save for some oil staining and a slight ding.
The dovetailed piece that the toggle lock engages is missing.
The barrel I.D. is in very good condition, the rifling is distinct and sharp and the chamber and throat don't show any visable wear.
Last winter my pop told me it was time that I shoud have it and he gave it to me!
Not a bad trade for a Colt trooper Mk.III.
I can post pics if anyone wishes!

MFC 10-08-2007 10:54 PM

I do! I do!

Ron Wood 10-08-2007 11:19 PM

Jim,
Congratulations on acquiring "Pop's Luger"! Thank you for adding another serial number to the list of that enigmatic group of Lugers that bear the characteristics of those tested by the US Army. I have been tracking these guns for many years. I would very much appreciate if you could email me at rwood1@elp.rr.com and provide me with your name, the name of your father and your great uncle. This is not for publication but of interest to me to maintain a history of these fascinating pieces, and particularly this one whose lineage can be traced back 80 years! The Wards catalog information is priceless! Thank you.
Ron

LugerVern 10-09-2007 06:00 AM

I am so excited:) and a little jealous:)

If possible could you get close ups of the small/narrow grip safety showing the detail outside the gun and if your grips come off easily the detail of the part under the grips.

Please be extremely careful of removing that left grip, it sticks some times and you can break it.

I am interested in the machining detail between the wide and narrow grips, and your gun sounds like a good one for comparison.


Thanks

Vern

2grimjim 10-09-2007 01:41 PM

Ok, here's some pics of AE 7557

[IMG]http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/303...5535627_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu25.webshots.com/image/290...2173248_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/276...6763970_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/310...0635536_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/287...0032751_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/314...1884680_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu18.webshots.com/image/292...2999240_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/283...1801310_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu26.webshots.com/image/305...0208669_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/297...7153560_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu33.webshots.com/image/307...2038316_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/312...1633767_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu32.webshots.com/image/304...1065595_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu36.webshots.com/image/301...0658071_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/314...7225039_th.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://aycu32.webshots.com/image/311...9683377_th.jpg[/IMG]

Edward Tinker 10-09-2007 02:43 PM

nice. can you post pictures here on the forum, so member don't have to leave this and open up non-forum pictures?

Ed

2grimjim 10-09-2007 08:15 PM

Don't now how to do that.
Can anyone explain how to post photos diferently?

Edward Tinker 10-09-2007 08:20 PM

http://forum.lugerforum.com/forumdis...s=&forumid=133


in short there are two ways to post pictures, upper right of forum, you can post many (but must sacve url one at a time)

and the 2nd way is to use the upload when you post a thread or posting (NOT using the quick reply)

2grimjim 10-09-2007 08:46 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Lets see if this works

Edward Tinker 10-09-2007 08:49 PM

well done and very nice looking 1900 :cheers:

2grimjim 10-09-2007 09:16 PM

Ok. I think I have the photo business figured out. I'll leave the other post with the links to http://www.allyoucanupload.com since they are much higher resolution and you can zoom in.



http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...ide2_large.jpg
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http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...grip_large.jpg
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LugerVern 10-10-2007 12:14 AM

Great pictures, now I can ask the AE collectors some questions.

1)Has there been any research on the serialization placement of triggers?
I noticed that there is a change over from top to side

Thanks

Vern

alvin 01-06-2008 09:49 PM

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I'd like to borrow one of Jim's picture to ask a question. There are a few individual "dots" on the under side of the receiver. They do not look to be pits but I don't know what could be the cause of those dots.... if it's ding, why gun blue inside...... Any comments? Thanks.

LugerVern 01-06-2008 11:59 PM

Not sure, but could be hardness testing marks

I will let the more enlightened say for sure

Vern

MFC 01-07-2008 12:15 AM

Alvin,
Pits shouldn't have blue in them, but dings can, just as stamps do that were stamped after the gun was blued.
Mike C.

Lugerdoc 01-07-2008 09:14 AM

Jim, Your M1900 luger pictured above, appears to be missing the toggle lock piece from the right side of frame. I do have this piece in stock @$40, if you wish to add it. hellerarms@webtv.net


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