Need Help on a 1906 AE purchase

Jasta2 · 05-01-2008, 09:57 PM

I am looking at a 1906 AE on Gunbroker #98465042. it's buy it now price looks good ( I think). The seller says its matching except for the side plate( unmarked) . My research in Lugers At Random" shows that the side plate for this 1906 unmarked is correct. Any opinions on this Luger?
Thanks much, Bill

var99 · 05-01-2008, 10:13 PM

Hi Bill

I have 2 1906 AE's and both have the the last 2 digits stamped on the bottom of the sideplate, I checked Kenyon and he indicates that they should be so marked, I did not find where it said differently? Regardless and even though apparently an old reblue (shallow DWM logo, and no halo's), its still a pretty good price in my opinion.

Vince

Levallois · 05-01-2008, 11:29 PM

Hey Bill,

Did you get the 1900 that you were thinking about?

Regarding the 1906 AE that you are looking at on GB - it seems to be a good price for a shooter. They don't appear to go much lower for this model. Good luck!

John

Jasta2 · 05-02-2008, 12:22 AM

AHH, the bottom of the sideplate, forgot that. I should get more books. I guess at 102 years old and showing use, a reblue just might be expected.
I have yet to get the 1900 I mentioned. I am having that old debate with myself, a shooter at one price or $500 more for a matching Luger at a lesser condition. Same problem with this 1906, most likely could not find another 1906 AE or 1900 completely matching in a lesser condition for $1,600, so this 1906 for about $1,100 looks quite fair.
Bill

alvin · 05-02-2008, 10:08 PM

It's sold. Interesting enough, the winner had sold a cool SIG 556 for $1000, and bought this Luger for $1150. Must be a Luger lover.

05-01-2008, 09:57 PM	#1
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Need Help on a 1906 AE purchase I am looking at a 1906 AE on Gunbroker #98465042. it's buy it now price looks good ( I think). The seller says its matching except for the side plate( unmarked) . My research in Lugers At Random" shows that the side plate for this 1906 unmarked is correct. Any opinions on this Luger? Thanks much, Bill

05-01-2008, 10:13 PM	#2
var99 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 114 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi Bill I have 2 1906 AE's and both have the the last 2 digits stamped on the bottom of the sideplate, I checked Kenyon and he indicates that they should be so marked, I did not find where it said differently? Regardless and even though apparently an old reblue (shallow DWM logo, and no halo's), its still a pretty good price in my opinion. Vince

05-01-2008, 11:29 PM	#3
Levallois User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 69 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	Hey Bill, Did you get the 1900 that you were thinking about? Regarding the 1906 AE that you are looking at on GB - it seems to be a good price for a shooter. They don't appear to go much lower for this model. Good luck! John

05-02-2008, 12:22 AM	#4
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	AHH, the bottom of the sideplate, forgot that. I should get more books. I guess at 102 years old and showing use, a reblue just might be expected. I have yet to get the 1900 I mentioned. I am having that old debate with myself, a shooter at one price or $500 more for a matching Luger at a lesser condition. Same problem with this 1906, most likely could not find another 1906 AE or 1900 completely matching in a lesser condition for $1,600, so this 1906 for about $1,100 looks quite fair. Bill

05-02-2008, 10:08 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	It's sold. Interesting enough, the winner had sold a cool SIG 556 for $1000, and bought this Luger for $1150. Must be a Luger lover.