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Weasel505 · 11-28-2008, 04:23 PM

Hi all,

I got a line on an American Eagle and would like to ask some help deciding whether to buy it. Details:

Serial #2029

All matching
.30 cal., 4 3/4 in. bbl
1900 frame, toggle, receiver
SN on front of frame, under barrel
Stamped GERMANY under SN on frame
NO PROOFs, at least that I could find (I didn't strip it)

Has lost blue through holster wear (on the receiver and bbl) and use (on the grip straps). My inexpert estimate is 80% blue remaining. Bore is surprisingly good. Grips are worn (almost smooth in some places) but retain the checkered pattern throughout. (In short, it's far from mint but not unacceptable).

Mag is bright aluminum with black bottom and no markings at all.

According to Kenyon's book, this would be a rather early example. And the lack of any proofs is OK too.

The guy wants $1995.

Help! I really want to acquire an early Luger, but I'm far from an expert. Can anyone advise me, is this a good price or not?

Thanks much for reading and your help.

Weasel

11-28-2008, 04:23 PM	#1
Weasel505 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help! Got a line on an AE Hi all, I got a line on an American Eagle and would like to ask some help deciding whether to buy it. Details: Serial #2029 All matching .30 cal., 4 3/4 in. bbl 1900 frame, toggle, receiver SN on front of frame, under barrel Stamped GERMANY under SN on frame NO PROOFs, at least that I could find (I didn't strip it) Has lost blue through holster wear (on the receiver and bbl) and use (on the grip straps). My inexpert estimate is 80% blue remaining. Bore is surprisingly good. Grips are worn (almost smooth in some places) but retain the checkered pattern throughout. (In short, it's far from mint but not unacceptable). Mag is bright aluminum with black bottom and no markings at all. According to Kenyon's book, this would be a rather early example. And the lack of any proofs is OK too. The guy wants $1995. Help! I really want to acquire an early Luger, but I'm far from an expert. Can anyone advise me, is this a good price or not? Thanks much for reading and your help. Weasel