1900 sideplate

Edward Tinker · 01-27-2008, 06:45 PM

Is a sideplate on a 1900 interchangeable with other models? Or more sepcifically, I have a 1900 sn 6303 with a sideplate that is commercially marked #22 that fits and works in a 1900 AE, no germany mark, etc.

I know what it states in the New Central Powers, that although in the commonlly held numbers of test luger 6100-7100, that it is not one of the numbers listed in the Bannerman sale.

My primary question is;

1. Would other sideplates work or is this most likely at least a 1900 sideplate?

Ron Wood · 01-27-2008, 08:48 PM

It is a 1900 sideplate. The 1900 has a different trigger and sideplate transfer lever than later models. The lower extension and slot in the trigger is shorter, and the lower arm of the lever is shorter on a 1900. Therefore, unless something is very worn you can't assemble a later sideplate onto a 1900.

Karl · 01-28-2008, 09:49 AM

Ron,

If I read your response correctly, you are stating that the trigger lever is different, not the actual sideplate. The side plate on a P08 seems to be identical to an M1900 side plate. Would a P08 sideplate with an M1900 trigger lever work? KFS

Ron Wood · 01-28-2008, 11:46 AM

Karl,
You are correct. There are minor internal machining differences between the 1900/02 and the 1906/08 sideplates, but the earlier lever could be installed in the later plate and it would work.

Dwight Gruber · 01-28-2008, 11:50 AM

Ron,

An excellent presentation, thanks very much.

--Dwight

01-27-2008, 06:45 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	1900 sideplate Is a sideplate on a 1900 interchangeable with other models? Or more sepcifically, I have a 1900 sn 6303 with a sideplate that is commercially marked #22 that fits and works in a 1900 AE, no germany mark, etc. I know what it states in the New Central Powers, that although in the commonlly held numbers of test luger 6100-7100, that it is not one of the numbers listed in the Bannerman sale. My primary question is; 1. Would other sideplates work or is this most likely at least a 1900 sideplate? __________________ 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

01-28-2008, 11:46 AM	#4
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: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	Karl, You are correct. There are minor internal machining differences between the 1900/02 and the 1906/08 sideplates, but the earlier lever could be installed in the later plate and it would work. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-27-2008, 08:48 PM	#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: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	It is a 1900 sideplate. The 1900 has a different trigger and sideplate transfer lever than later models. The lower extension and slot in the trigger is shorter, and the lower arm of the lever is shorter on a 1900. Therefore, unless something is very worn you can't assemble a later sideplate onto a 1900. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-28-2008, 09:49 AM	#3
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Ron, If I read your response correctly, you are stating that the trigger lever is different, not the actual sideplate. The side plate on a P08 seems to be identical to an M1900 side plate. Would a P08 sideplate with an M1900 trigger lever work? KFS

01-28-2008, 11:50 AM	#5
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Ron, An excellent presentation, thanks very much. --Dwight