AE 7557 (now with pictures)

[2grimjim]

New to this forum and I have a M1900 AE s/n 7557.
It's been in my family for about 80 years (no, it's not for sale!) We think it was originally purchased out of a Wards catalog in the 1920's by my great uncle. It spent nearly 40 years loaded in my fathers nightstand until 1988 [EDIT: ok, my pop only had it in yhe night stand for 20 years, but my great aunt had it in the same service for 20 before] when I bought him a Colt Trooper Mk.III to replace it with (7.65 Luger ammo was getting hart to find by then).
This particular weapon has the narrow grip safety, no "GERMANY" marking, and the "Flaming Bomb" mark on the underside of the breach, the bottom of the lug well, inside of the trigger cover, and the inside of each grip half. The last two digits of the s/n are stamped on the inside of the grip halves, the back of the toggle (under the rear sight), on the underside of the toggle (opposite of the DWM script), on the bottom edge of the trigger cover plate (directly above the trigger), on the left side of the takedown pin, on the lug on the bottom of the breech end of the barrel, [ EDIT: and on the flat side (under the grip) of the grip safety]. All markings, including the DWM and American Eagle are sharp and clear. There are no marks on the magazine.
The finish is about 80% with the barrel having a slight rust haze and the bluing worn off the raised edges of the frame, trigger plate, and the front strap of the grip. The rear strap has a slight to moderate rust hue to the bluing.
The right grip is in in very good condition with slight oil staining on the top corner near the trigger. The left grip has been cracked along its full length and glued back together (about 1 5/8" of the checkering along the crack is damaged) and a small part of the grip (1/8"x3/8") near the safety is missing.
The magazine is in good condition with some small dark discolorations but the brushed finish is still recognizable. The wood block at the bottom is in good condition save for some oil staining and a slight ding.
The dovetailed piece that the toggle lock engages is missing.
The barrel I.D. is in very good condition, the rifling is distinct and sharp and the chamber and throat don't show any visable wear.
Last winter my pop told me it was time that I shoud have it and he gave it to me!
Not a bad trade for a Colt trooper Mk.III.
I can post pics if anyone wishes!