1900 American Eagle

jeb111 · 04-21-2022, 08:25 PM

I would like to hear people's opinions about this Luger.
Thanks
Jim

jeb111 · 04-21-2022, 08:33 PM

Lots of pictures hope I'm doing this right
Jim

jeb111 · 04-21-2022, 08:38 PM

1900 ae

4 Scale · 04-21-2022, 08:38 PM

It looks like an honest Old Model with a browning finish. I see nothing to indicate finish is not original. It is listed as near but outside the test Luger range on Ron Wood's test Luger list, but as having test Luger characteristics. Grip wear seems constant with finish wear IMO these Old Models are among the loveliest machines ever made, you're fortunate to own one and this seems to me a solid example.

jeb111 · 04-21-2022, 08:41 PM

Just a few more. Boy this is a lot of work!

aldo35 · 04-21-2022, 10:31 PM

Looks very nice

Mac Cat · 04-21-2022, 11:33 PM

Nice clean AE and all the details !

I think you photography is wonderful.
Sharp, clear, carefully framed and all in focus!
It's funny how a darker background works so well.

jeb111 · 04-21-2022, 11:43 PM

I was actually looking at getting this one. I like it and couldn't see any red flags. I think the blueing doesn't show up as well as it could because of the lighting. No Germany stamp which is normal for this serial range. The left grip looks to have a chip out of it is the only thing i can see wrong. The bore is really good. Was looking for opinions as this pistol is something I have been aiming for for some time but either keep getting beat out or way too expensive for poor condition piece. Anyway all comments welcome, I really appreciate it.
Jim

Edward Tinker · 04-22-2022, 12:32 AM

Why is the takedown lever marked in the military fashion. Correct me if I am wrong, but it should be underneath the lever.

jeb111 · 04-22-2022, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Why is the takedown lever marked in the military fashion. Correct me if I am wrong, but it should be underneath the lever.

I thought the same thing but I read Dwight Gruber's "Test Eagle Chaos" post and it said that AE Lugers approx. serial #'d 6000 through 8977 can be marked on the take down lever on the round right side, the left face or left underneath.

Jim

Ron Wood · 04-22-2022, 10:42 PM

That's a pretty nice looking gun. Don't know what the price is, but if it isn't astronomical go for it.
Ron

gunbugs · 04-23-2022, 03:37 AM

It appears to be a delightful example. Very elegant.

sheepherder · 04-23-2022, 12:51 PM

Looks like an honest 1900. Not prettied up or messed with.

Based on my experience with my 1900AE, I would recommend a detail strip to check things out. Things that went wrong on mine: firing pin spring guide was broken (not serialized); one mainspring leaf broken (not serialized); crud buildup under safety lever allowed lever to flop around (dangerous; pin should be removed, lever and cavity cleaned out).

Grip chip can be repaired, Jim Solomon is really good at that. I think he could repair it without over-restoring the grip.

How's the bore look??? Mine is very frosty.

spangy · 04-24-2022, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jeb111

Lots of pictures hope I'm doing this right
Jim

You hope your doing this right ???
I'm thinking would you give me some lessons ???

Your pictures are fantastic !!!

I was going to show off my latest acquisition the other day, a DWM Commercial 1900 in mint shape, but I just can't get my cell phone camera to do it justice.

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I love this/your gun Jeb and you should definitely buy it ... its patina is beautiful and balanced ... I am not a fan of the AE advertising but each to his own ya ???
Mine has the 'GERMANY' export markings which was required by German law at that time.

I wouldn't wait too long because the Luger collecting crowd is growing leaps and bounds with well heeled hungry 'covid' refugees dying to make their mark in the collecting circles ... I have had to drop out of several auctions this last year because the prices are insane.

If the basics check out on this gun it would take center stage in anyone's collection.

roadkill1 · 05-02-2022, 10:37 AM

Jeb and Greg,

Very handsome indeed!!!

Greg, your pics did come out nice illustrating its superb condition......CONGRATS to Both!!!!

Ron

spangy · 05-14-2022, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkill1

Jeb and Greg,

Very handsome indeed!!!

Greg, your pics did come out nice illustrating its superb condition......CONGRATS to Both!!!!

Ron

The pictures ABOVE are from the person I purchased the 1900 from and they are excellent compared to my cell phone pics.
Embarrassed.
These are from my cell.

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Dwight Gruber · 05-15-2022, 04:42 AM

sn 7564 is within a range of pistols reported with the serial number stamped on the left face. It would be interesting to see a closeup of the milled thumb safety area.

--Dwight

gunbugs · 05-15-2022, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Gruber

sn 7564 is within a range of pistols reported with the serial number stamped on the left face. It would be interesting to see a closeup of the milled thumb safety area.

--Dwight

Post #1, about halfway through the photos.

Dwight Gruber · 05-16-2022, 01:25 AM

I mean a real close-up picture, just the routed safety area, full-frame.

--Dwight

jeb111 · 05-16-2022, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Gruber

I mean a real close-up picture, just the routed safety area, full-frame.

--Dwight

Wouldn't the fourth picture in the first post work? These pictures were sent to me by the seller. I just forwarded them to the forum.

Jim

04-21-2022, 08:33 PM	#2
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 711 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	more pictures 1900 AE Lots of pictures hope I'm doing this right Jim Attached Thumbnails

04-21-2022, 08:38 PM	#3
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 711 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	some more 1900 ae Attached Thumbnails

04-21-2022, 08:41 PM	#5
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 711 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	last ones Just a few more. Boy this is a lot of work! Attached Thumbnails

04-22-2022, 10:42 PM	#11
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,019 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,173 Times in 1,701 Posts	That's a pretty nice looking gun. Don't know what the price is, but if it isn't astronomical go for it. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-23-2022, 12:51 PM	#13
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Looks like an honest 1900. Not prettied up or messed with. Based on my experience with my 1900AE, I would recommend a detail strip to check things out. Things that went wrong on mine: firing pin spring guide was broken (not serialized); one mainspring leaf broken (not serialized); crud buildup under safety lever allowed lever to flop around (dangerous; pin should be removed, lever and cavity cleaned out). Grip chip can be repaired, Jim Solomon is really good at that. I think he could repair it without over-restoring the grip. How's the bore look??? Mine is very frosty. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

04-21-2022, 08:25 PM	#1
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 711 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	1900 American Eagle I would like to hear people's opinions about this Luger. Thanks Jim Attached Thumbnails

04-21-2022, 08:38 PM	#4
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	It looks like an honest Old Model with a browning finish. I see nothing to indicate finish is not original. It is listed as near but outside the test Luger range on Ron Wood's test Luger list, but as having test Luger characteristics. Grip wear seems constant with finish wear IMO these Old Models are among the loveliest machines ever made, you're fortunate to own one and this seems to me a solid example.

04-21-2022, 10:31 PM	#6
aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 343 Thanks: 2,215 Thanked 146 Times in 76 Posts	Looks very nice

04-21-2022, 11:33 PM	#7
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 724 Thanks: 2,086 Thanked 604 Times in 326 Posts	Nice clean AE and all the details ! I think you photography is wonderful. Sharp, clear, carefully framed and all in focus! It's funny how a darker background works so well.

04-21-2022, 11:43 PM	#8
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 711 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	I was actually looking at getting this one. I like it and couldn't see any red flags. I think the blueing doesn't show up as well as it could because of the lighting. No Germany stamp which is normal for this serial range. The left grip looks to have a chip out of it is the only thing i can see wrong. The bore is really good. Was looking for opinions as this pistol is something I have been aiming for for some time but either keep getting beat out or way too expensive for poor condition piece. Anyway all comments welcome, I really appreciate it. Jim

04-22-2022, 12:32 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,929 Thanks: 2,029 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Why is the takedown lever marked in the military fashion. Correct me if I am wrong, but it should be underneath the lever.

04-23-2022, 03:37 AM	#12
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 657 Thanks: 362 Thanked 1,175 Times in 393 Posts	It appears to be a delightful example. Very elegant.

05-02-2022, 10:37 AM	#15
roadkill1 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 127 Thanks: 166 Thanked 129 Times in 63 Posts	Jeb and Greg, Very handsome indeed!!! Greg, your pics did come out nice illustrating its superb condition......CONGRATS to Both!!!! Ron

05-15-2022, 04:42 AM	#17
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,312 Times in 430 Posts	sn 7564 is within a range of pistols reported with the serial number stamped on the left face. It would be interesting to see a closeup of the milled thumb safety area. --Dwight

05-16-2022, 01:25 AM	#19
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,312 Times in 430 Posts	I mean a real close-up picture, just the routed safety area, full-frame. --Dwight