Hi Dwight,
Here is the scoup on my M1900 AE luger :
* Serial No. 8598, all matching.
* No BUG proofmarks.
* No Swiss cross on barrel. Only has the full serial number on the underside of the barrel.
* Narrow grip safety (half wide).
* Type II thumb safety lever.
* Serial number ("98" on the under-edge of the TD lever.
* "Germany" stamped on front of frame, below full serial number.
* .30 cal.
* Wooden grips, minty, both stamped "98" on inside surfaces and both have an " * " symbol stamped as well.
* Bottom of wooden magazine is lightly stamped with the "flaming bomb" proof.
* "Flaming bomb" stamps in the front frame well and in front of the receiver lug, just in front of the lug.
* Witness marks on barrel/receiver look to be struck with one strike.
Let me know if I can provide any other info. on # 8598...
I will post up some photos this weekend as time allows...
Regards,
Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />