New 1900 AE addition to the collection.

[Doug G.]

Was waiting for three weeks to get this gun in. Long story that I won't bore you all with. <img border="0" alt="[icon501]" title="" src="graemlins/icon501.gif" />
As you can see it is a 1900 AE though it was sold to me as a 1906 AE. Serial number is 13373 with GERMANY below with "Halo" present. Has flaming bomb proof inside the locking area. Safety area is polished but aging. All parts marked 373 grips are marked 73. Bore is still there but shows wear. Straw is good except for the safety. Mag is original, but base is broken and has a pin holding it together. This will have to be replaced. All in all I think that even with it's shortcomings I will keep it. Paid $1315 shipped.


Left side has a ding just above the locking bolt. Moderate wear on the high spots.



The light blinded it, but the straw on the extractor is about 80%. All toggle train parts are matched 373.



Unfortunatly the front strap shows much wear from handling and improper care.


As does the rear strap, funny thing is that the safety retains much blue. It is also stamped 373.