US Test AE's - 900 vs. 100

Edward Tinker · 11-11-2002, 11:11 PM

So, let me beat this horse a bit more [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

I am reading Datig's The Luger Pistol, 1962 edition, and he states two interesting things:

[quote]In the fiscal year 1904, 71 pieces were sent to Springfield Armory and were, after attempts at repairing, declared no longer serviceable.<hr></blockquote>

and

[quote]It has been stated by Ordnance Officers, who served in the Army at the time of these trials, that quantities of the pistols were nickel plated for use by the officers<hr></blockquote>

That last one, I had missed in previous readings.

Has this ever been documented?
Shown false? True?
Any test pieces in nickel and always thought they were redone by some Joe-smoh?

11-11-2002, 11:11 PM	#21
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	So, let me beat this horse a bit more [img]biggrin.gif[/img] I am reading Datig's The Luger Pistol, 1962 edition, and he states two interesting things: [quote]In the fiscal year 1904, 71 pieces were sent to Springfield Armory and were, after attempts at repairing, declared no longer serviceable.<hr></blockquote> and [quote]It has been stated by Ordnance Officers, who served in the Army at the time of these trials, that quantities of the pistols were nickel plated for use by the officers<hr></blockquote> That last one, I had missed in previous readings. Has this ever been documented? Shown false? True? Any test pieces in nickel and always thought they were redone by some Joe-smoh? __________________ 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