Fate of 1900 Test Lugers

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Doc, According to Mike Reese's book on the subject, Springfield Arsenal, The Presidio and the Gunnery School in Montery each received 25 lugers for testing. I suspect that these lugers remained in better condition that the 5 each, sent to each Calvery unit for use in the field and to check parts interchangability. I'm always suspecious when I see one of these in matching minty condition, as I know that many have been restored. Years ago when I lived in the Bay Area, I inquired at the Presidio Museum, if they had any records of these lugers, without results. You may want to follow up with Montery, but they will probably tell you that all of the records were send to the National Archives (good branch in San Bruno), which Mike Reese spent many hours researching. L Doc