My 'New' 1902 Fat Barrel AE

[Big Norm]

Thank you everyone. Except for the grips, I am really happy with my prize. Especially after I saw the prices on the two that Simpson is selling. I got a good deal.

Ron, thanks for the information. The only 1906 AE that I have has 'Ideal' grips on it. I'll take a look at some Portugese M2's that I have to see what you are talking about. I think they are model 1906's. What about the checkering? Is there a difference there? I also just looked at my gun and it has a flat spring just like the 1900's. If I can't find a good 1900 set of grips, maybe I can modify a P-08 set. There seems to be only a slight difference in the left grip because of the grip safety. I gotta study that a bit more. This gun is just too good to be sitting there without grips on it. I have many nice, unnumbered, original P-08 grips that I could work with.

Th, I was afraid that someone would say that the serial number is under the thumb safety. I really hate taking that apart.

Dwight, I was reluctent to say my serial number. But hell, I'm among friends. My serial number is 22970. My gun looks better then the gun pictured in Kenyons book too (brag! brag! I love it) Maybe if Stills comes out with a new book, he will include this gun next time. Maybe he will ask me for pictures and I will become famous for being in his book. (Hee! Hee!)

Ed, I have shot of my mouth to number of people now and I think that I know what I should be looking for on a digital camera. Keep tuned. Wait till JohnD sees my new, minty, 'P' code HK. He will be awe struck. Maybe he will ask me for pictures of that gun in his book. I may be doubly famous. Autographs anyone?
Big Norm