Eric:
Welcome! A first name and general location (ie Nebraska) in your message are greatly appreciated! I found your first name in your profile.
Nice photos! I would like to see photos of the left side of both guns with the safety in the upper position to better evaluate their finish. I personally cannot tell from the photos if their finishes are original, which has a major impact on their value.
The first one (Serial #7115 I think) is a model 1900 American Eagle. It is in the serial # range of those tested by the US Army in 1901-1907. The serial # is not a "Bannerman" number - one of the serial #s known to be purchased by surplus dealer Francis Bannerman which would validate it as a US test gun. The gun does not carry a "Germany" export stamp, which is typical of guns in that serial # range.
We would be interested to know if this gun is all matching. The #15 should appear on all parts including the rear of toggle, takedown lever and sideplate.
The second one appears to be a 1906 Commercial luger. #54772? Dwight Gruber's commercial luger database lists #54772 as a commercial w/o an Eagle. If it has an American Eagle on it and I have the serial # right, please post a photo so he can update his database. The "Germany" is a requisite export stamp designating that the gun was intended to be sold outside of Germany.
Both guns are 7.65 (.30) calibre...
Do either of these guns have holsters?
I would trust resident experts Ron Wood, Dwight Gruber, Ed Tinker, and others to tell you more including value range...
Clark in Nashville
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My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm
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