Test Eagle 7085
 

Had a chance to photograph this transitional TE with the last two digits of the serial number BOTH on the flat and right side of the take down lever. The holster isn't too shabby eithere! This rig has been in a local family for over 50 years.

WOW!!! :eek::thumbup:

Exceptional! This one stood the "test" of time as well!

I wonder what actual testing took place with this one. It looks practically unused.

Marc

I am shooting a few old guns, and to my surprise, I found it's hard to generate significant wear on the finish and bore. Of course, I did not throw sand into action intentionally. Regular range condition. Stored carefully though.

whoa.....thats about the nicest TE I've ever seen.....unreal!

Spectacular looking gun and holster. If #6227 recently sold for just over $7K, I can't imagine what this rig might bring.

drbuster
1900 AE Test Luger, sn 7085. It is in the Bannerman serial range and is unusual because its take down lever is stamped with the last two digets of its serial number on its right end and also on its left flat. The transition from right end to left flat reportedly happened at about serial number 7108. Dont recall seeing a 1900 AE Test Luger with a takedown lever stamped on both ends before. Thanks for posting. (see page 412-422 Central Powers Pistols for additional photographs and information on US test Lugers.)
Jan

Well, I have to go get a paper towel to clean the drool off of my keyboard!! What a beautiful Luger!! I can not imagine owning that one for 50 years.

Perfect. Simply the best Test Luger I've seen.
Douglas

wow! Wouldn't it be nice to go back 50 years or so and get a couple of Test Lugers for cheap?

Incredible. Thanks so much for photographing and sharing!

There has been an ongoing discussion about this gun on the gunboards.com/still website. Everyone should check it out.

Doug