Correct magazine for a 1900 US test Luger?

Balder · 11-27-2003, 06:10 PM

Being the happy owner of a 1900 US test Luger, I get the impression that the shiny metal magazine with a wooden end is the correct magazine for this pistol - I do not have one. I have several Luger mags, most of them WW2 with different markings, is anybody up for a swap?

Balder

Imperial Arms · 11-27-2003, 07:42 PM

Balder,

The magazine for a 1900 US Test Luger will have a plain metal body with a plain wooden bottom. If you wish to really satisfy your happiness, try to find a plain wood bottom magazine with the small 'flaming bomb' proof mark. Some collectors like to see this little detail for a correct US Test Luger magazine like adding a 'cherry on the top'!

I remember seeing three such magazines fetch $350-$450 on eBay in the past two years, but a normal 1900/02 wooden base magazine is acceptable which can be purchased for $200-$250.

Please post an image of your US Test Luger and what is its serial number?

Cheers,
Albert

Edward Tinker · 11-27-2003, 08:20 PM

Yes Balder, any pictures or info would be great!

Ed

John Sabato · 12-01-2003, 09:41 AM

Ron Wood keeps a database of the 1900 Test Lugers and your serial number should be included if it is not already there...

Thanks.

Pete Ebbink · 12-01-2003, 12:24 PM

Hello Balder,

If you go to the "Member's Gallery" on the 2nd. page, you will see Ron Wood's most recently updated list of reported and known US Test Eagles. Take a look to see if your serial number is already reported. If not, Ron would be interested in adding your gun to the List...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Balder · 12-02-2003, 05:12 AM

I posted a rather bad picture of the Luger on this forum about a year ago I guess. Ron got the serial number and it's on his list. Here's another pic done with my scanner:

<a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1900l.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1900l.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

Regards,

Balder

Balder · 12-02-2003, 05:37 AM

I just added a post to my old topic in order to move it up front.

Balder

11-27-2003, 06:10 PM	#1
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	Correct magazine for a 1900 US test Luger? Being the happy owner of a 1900 US test Luger, I get the impression that the shiny metal magazine with a wooden end is the correct magazine for this pistol - I do not have one. I have several Luger mags, most of them WW2 with different markings, is anybody up for a swap? Balder

11-27-2003, 08:20 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Yes Balder, any pictures or info would be great! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-01-2003, 09:41 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Ron Wood keeps a database of the 1900 Test Lugers and your serial number should be included if it is not already there... Thanks. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-27-2003, 07:42 PM	#2
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Balder, The magazine for a 1900 US Test Luger will have a plain metal body with a plain wooden bottom. If you wish to really satisfy your happiness, try to find a plain wood bottom magazine with the small 'flaming bomb' proof mark. Some collectors like to see this little detail for a correct US Test Luger magazine like adding a 'cherry on the top'! I remember seeing three such magazines fetch $350-$450 on eBay in the past two years, but a normal 1900/02 wooden base magazine is acceptable which can be purchased for $200-$250. Please post an image of your US Test Luger and what is its serial number? Cheers, Albert

12-01-2003, 12:24 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Balder, If you go to the "Member's Gallery" on the 2nd. page, you will see Ron Wood's most recently updated list of reported and known US Test Eagles. Take a look to see if your serial number is already reported. If not, Ron would be interested in adding your gun to the List... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

12-02-2003, 05:12 AM	#6
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	I posted a rather bad picture of the Luger on this forum about a year ago I guess. Ron got the serial number and it's on his list. Here's another pic done with my scanner: <a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1900l.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1900l.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> Regards, Balder

12-02-2003, 05:37 AM	#7
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	I just added a post to my old topic in order to move it up front. Balder