What year is my American Eagle Luger

junkyard4 · 01-28-2003, 11:27 PM

I have a very nice .30 American Eagle Luger serial numbered 66,XXX and would like to know exactly what year it was made. It has Germany stamped on the frame under the serial number, is that normal? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul
Email me at junkyard4@aaahawk.com

Ron Wood · 01-29-2003, 01:14 AM

Since there are no production records any more, it is impossible to say "exactly" what year it was made. Given that the 1906 model (which is what your American Eagle is) continued on for some time after the introduction of the 1908 model up to serial number range of about 69000, a "guesstimate" on your 66XXX numbered gun would be around 1909. The Germany export stamp on your gun is absolutely correct.

01-28-2003, 11:27 PM	#1
junkyard4 New User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What year is my American Eagle Luger I have a very nice .30 American Eagle Luger serial numbered 66,XXX and would like to know exactly what year it was made. It has Germany stamped on the frame under the serial number, is that normal? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Paul Email me at junkyard4@aaahawk.com

01-29-2003, 01:14 AM	#2
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: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	Since there are no production records any more, it is impossible to say "exactly" what year it was made. Given that the 1906 model (which is what your American Eagle is) continued on for some time after the introduction of the 1908 model up to serial number range of about 69000, a "guesstimate" on your 66XXX numbered gun would be around 1909. The Germany export stamp on your gun is absolutely correct. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction