American Eagle (Test Luger) Out-of Range

RAHamilton · 08-13-2004, 01:11 PM

Gentlemen:

I have recently purchased this AE, which demonstrates the characteristics perfectly for the out-of-range test eagles. You'll notice from the photos that it is not stamped "Germany", has the second type safety lever, and the takedown lever is stamped on the face (left side). Additionally, it does have the "flaming bomb" stamp underneath, or on the underside (hidden unless disassembled) of the barrel strap.

One interesting feature of this AE is that there is a small 1/8 inch hole drilled and tapped in the rear grip strap. The photos should show this quite clearly. I'm not sure when, why, or the specific reasoning behind this modification other than it could possibly been done to accommodate a stock lug of some type to make shoulder stock attachment possible. Any thoughts, or have any of you ever seen this feature on any other early lugers without a stock lug?

The only other observation I've ascertained is that the front sight blade has had a few MM'S taken off.

Ron Wood: I'm not sure if this AE Luger is one of those you have recently received and not yet added to your data base, but the SN # 7204 does not appear on your current list.

Dwight Gruber: This is another for your research project. You'll notice from the photos that it is not stamped "Germany", has the type II safety lever, and the takedown lever is marked on the face (left side). If you need any other information, please let me know.

Any and all comments are certainly welcome and appreciated.

Best Regards,
Bob

08-13-2004, 01:11 PM	#1
RAHamilton User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sioux City, Iowa Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	American Eagle (Test Luger) Out-of Range Gentlemen: I have recently purchased this AE, which demonstrates the characteristics perfectly for the out-of-range test eagles. You'll notice from the photos that it is not stamped "Germany", has the second type safety lever, and the takedown lever is stamped on the face (left side). Additionally, it does have the "flaming bomb" stamp underneath, or on the underside (hidden unless disassembled) of the barrel strap. One interesting feature of this AE is that there is a small 1/8 inch hole drilled and tapped in the rear grip strap. The photos should show this quite clearly. I'm not sure when, why, or the specific reasoning behind this modification other than it could possibly been done to accommodate a stock lug of some type to make shoulder stock attachment possible. Any thoughts, or have any of you ever seen this feature on any other early lugers without a stock lug? The only other observation I've ascertained is that the front sight blade has had a few MM'S taken off. Ron Wood: I'm not sure if this AE Luger is one of those you have recently received and not yet added to your data base, but the SN # 7204 does not appear on your current list. Dwight Gruber: This is another for your research project. You'll notice from the photos that it is not stamped "Germany", has the type II safety lever, and the takedown lever is marked on the face (left side). If you need any other information, please let me know. Any and all comments are certainly welcome and appreciated. Best Regards, Bob