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AR-50A1 · 01-12-2016, 10:29 PM

Additional informationHello Dwight,

Here is my latest addition: A 1900 American Eagle Luger in exceptional condition that I purchased from Checkpoint Charlies (s/n 13568). I purchased it with the understanding that it may have experienced an early professional restoration because it just looks 'too nice'.

The barrel shows corrosion but the inside surfaces of the frame as well as the barrel extension are corrosion free.

Matching numbers include the barrel, barrel extension (lug), locking bolt, side plate, rear toggle link, front toggle link (inside), breech block, trigger and grip safety. Nickle plated magazine with plain wood bottom.

Safety catch is a Type 3. The frame has been 'buffed in the white' under the safety catch when it is rotated to the 'up' (SAFE) position. The grip safety is the 'wide' type.

A 'flaming bomb' is stamped into the frame well located behind the locking bolt The toggle lock is also present and operational.

There are no proof marks present (other than the flaming bomb).

A very beautiful example. This pistol has the flat main spring and the one piece extractor (both prone to breaking).

Comments are always welcome.

Bill

January 16, 2016 Additional Information

"The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols" by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Vol. II (red covers)
Table 10/II: Old Model Production - 1901, page 592, Pistols in the range s/n of 8,000 and up, placement of serial number

Stripping Latch (locking bolt): Bottom
Magazine Latch (magazine release): None
Safety Lever Type: II > III
Germany Import Mark: Yes
Sear Bar: None
Frame Well Marks: Flaming Bomb plus the number 1
Receiver Ring Number Marks: 3 to 5

01-12-2016, 10:29 PM	#16
AR-50A1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 165 Thanks: 40 Thanked 81 Times in 35 Posts	1900 AE Luger Additional informationHello Dwight, Here is my latest addition: A 1900 American Eagle Luger in exceptional condition that I purchased from Checkpoint Charlies (s/n 13568). I purchased it with the understanding that it may have experienced an early professional restoration because it just looks 'too nice'. The barrel shows corrosion but the inside surfaces of the frame as well as the barrel extension are corrosion free. Matching numbers include the barrel, barrel extension (lug), locking bolt, side plate, rear toggle link, front toggle link (inside), breech block, trigger and grip safety. Nickle plated magazine with plain wood bottom. Safety catch is a Type 3. The frame has been 'buffed in the white' under the safety catch when it is rotated to the 'up' (SAFE) position. The grip safety is the 'wide' type. A 'flaming bomb' is stamped into the frame well located behind the locking bolt The toggle lock is also present and operational. There are no proof marks present (other than the flaming bomb). A very beautiful example. This pistol has the flat main spring and the one piece extractor (both prone to breaking). Comments are always welcome. Bill January 16, 2016 Additional Information "The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols" by Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, Vol. II (red covers) Table 10/II: Old Model Production - 1901, page 592, Pistols in the range s/n of 8,000 and up, placement of serial number Stripping Latch (locking bolt): Bottom Magazine Latch (magazine release): None Safety Lever Type: II > III Germany Import Mark: Yes Sear Bar: None Frame Well Marks: Flaming Bomb plus the number 1 Receiver Ring Number Marks: 3 to 5 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by AR-50A1; 01-16-2016 at 05:21 PM. Reason: Additional Information