"Help a new guy identify a Luger"

Dwight Gruber · 12-12-2006, 10:59 PM

John,

Ed pegged it as a 1906 American Eagle. The long, pencil-barrel identifies it as .30 Luger caliber.

The receiver is set back too far in the frame. This is most characteristic of the link from the rear toggle not being connected to the recoil spring lever, an easy mistake for someone not familiar with reassembly.

Also, the sideplate is not in place.

Following the reassembly instructions Clint pointed out should solve your problem--the grip safety will probably come back into position at the same time.

Looks like a very nice example. Knowing the serial number might give an idea when it was made.

--Dwight

12-12-2006, 10:59 PM	#4
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	John, Ed pegged it as a 1906 American Eagle. The long, pencil-barrel identifies it as .30 Luger caliber. The receiver is set back too far in the frame. This is most characteristic of the link from the rear toggle not being connected to the recoil spring lever, an easy mistake for someone not familiar with reassembly. Also, the sideplate is not in place. Following the reassembly instructions Clint pointed out should solve your problem--the grip safety will probably come back into position at the same time. Looks like a very nice example. Knowing the serial number might give an idea when it was made. --Dwight