Newbee looking for info

Jim · 06-07-2001, 09:09 PM

I have recently come across a German Luger and am looking for any info I can get on it.

The SN is on the bottom of the barrel just in front of the receiver and the word German is stamped above it.

The SN# is 5,543 I beleive ("the pistol is at work right now") It has a grip safety, and an Eagle stamped on top of the receiver that resembles the Eagle that is stamped into the stocks of M1's and M'14s.

It has wood checkered grips that are dirty but still are in decent shape considering.. ("no cracks or anything")

I didnt know that lugers even had grip safetys, I mean it just doesnt seem to match with the rest of the gun. Its a different color metal than the rest of the gun.

Jim · 06-07-2001, 09:12 PM

I forgot to add its a .30cal according to my grandfather.

Thanks,

Jim

Johnny Peppers · 06-07-2001, 09:50 PM

According to the serial number given, your Luger should be a Model 1900 American Eagle.

John Sabato · 06-08-2001, 09:27 AM

Johnny Peppers · 06-08-2001, 02:46 PM

The magazines to the Model 1900 commercials were not serial numbered.

BILL · 06-08-2001, 09:13 PM

06-07-2001, 09:09 PM	#1
Jim User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbee looking for info I have recently come across a German Luger and am looking for any info I can get on it. The SN is on the bottom of the barrel just in front of the receiver and the word German is stamped above it. The SN# is 5,543 I beleive ("the pistol is at work right now") It has a grip safety, and an Eagle stamped on top of the receiver that resembles the Eagle that is stamped into the stocks of M1's and M'14s. It has wood checkered grips that are dirty but still are in decent shape considering.. ("no cracks or anything") I didnt know that lugers even had grip safetys, I mean it just doesnt seem to match with the rest of the gun. Its a different color metal than the rest of the gun.

06-07-2001, 09:12 PM	#2
Jim User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newbee looking for info I forgot to add its a .30cal according to my grandfather. Thanks, Jim

06-07-2001, 09:50 PM	#3
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Newbee looking for info According to the serial number given, your Luger should be a Model 1900 American Eagle.

06-08-2001, 09:27 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	A 1900 Americal Eagle should look just like this... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	OOPS, how about "American" eagle-darn that spell checker! (EOM)

06-08-2001, 02:46 PM	#6
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: A 1900 Americal Eagle should look just like this... The magazines to the Model 1900 commercials were not serial numbered.

06-08-2001, 09:13 PM	#7
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	..only with wooden based magazines. (EOM)