1900 Test Trials books

Edward Tinker · 10-14-2012, 10:50 AM

Well, was not sure where to put it - and so i put it here.

I have two test lugers / one is a Bannerman number and the other is within the 6100-7100 numbers.

I have three US Test Trials books by Michael Reese / these are the hardbound and compared to the paperback, much, much easier to read.

I want to acquire the books that have these numbers on them:

6923 (bannerman #)
6303 (non-bannerman #)

I have these Reese books to trade for the above serial numbers / will throw in $25 plus my book for yours / all of mine are in very good shape

If I have your number and you don't have a Reese book, we could talk -- I have picked these books up on purpose

6236
6478
6614

Vlim · 10-14-2012, 11:05 AM

Good idea.

I have #6185 (the book). Signed by Michael Reese and Henk Visser in 1970.

CAP Black · 10-14-2012, 12:51 PM

I take it from the above dialogue that there is (was) a book on each test Luger. I would like to hear more about them.
Very interesting!
thanks
Jack

Edward Tinker · 10-14-2012, 12:57 PM

Michael Reese II did a book on the test Luger, it has been copied into a paperback, but the quality of the paperback was like a xerox and sucked.

The original hard bound are numbered 6100-7100 I believe, and autographed my him.

CAP Black · 10-14-2012, 01:38 PM

So is it one book or a series of books, a different one for each test unit?
Jack

Edward Tinker · 10-14-2012, 01:41 PM

it is on the test lugers that the USA tried in the early 1900's

addendum--

So, it is specifically on the 1,000 that were used by the army for several years, then decided against and eventually sold to Bannerman - although newer information reveals that besides the Bannerman purchase, some were given as gifts, bought by a few officers, some kept for museum display (or are now) and at least one other company bought a few for re-sale.

William Hull · 10-14-2012, 05:41 PM

I have book 6580, would like to have book 6100.

William

Ben M. · 10-15-2012, 08:45 PM

are we sure all of those 1000 guns ran in a consecutive numbering sequence that the old books surmise? if they did not, then matching a book number to a gun number may not be a true pairing. but it would still be nifty to have a book and a gun with the same numbers. but i had rotten luck when i lived in las vegas.

Edward Tinker · 10-15-2012, 09:17 PM

no / it is not known, and in fact there are bannerman numbers and some proof that numbers were not consecutive...

I just think it would be cool to line up my book with my serial numbers

Mike B · 10-16-2012, 12:33 AM

Ed,
While on the topic of test eagles, Mike (Reese) list a few of the known owners of test Lugers. Of course we all know his book is written long ago. In the list, he shows Ralph Shattuck as the owner of 6392. Does anyone know who owns this Luger now? I own 6391; I think it would be cool to have consecutive numbered test Lugers.
I had the privilege of visiting Mike Reese in his home in New Orleans before he published his first book. He was working on the book and had notes, documents, pictures as well as various Lugers spread in all corners of his office. It was a very memorable visit, although many years ago.

Mike

CAP Black · 10-16-2012, 09:55 PM

I would like to have # 6849, if the right person is listening.
Jack

cirelaw · 10-17-2012, 08:23 AM

Looks like its time for a new book on the subject!!

10-14-2012, 10:50 AM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	1900 Test Trials books Well, was not sure where to put it - and so i put it here. I have two test lugers / one is a Bannerman number and the other is within the 6100-7100 numbers. I have three US Test Trials books by Michael Reese / these are the hardbound and compared to the paperback, much, much easier to read. I want to acquire the books that have these numbers on them: 6923 (bannerman #) 6303 (non-bannerman #) I have these Reese books to trade for the above serial numbers / will throw in $25 plus my book for yours / all of mine are in very good shape If I have your number and you don't have a Reese book, we could talk -- I have picked these books up on purpose 6236 6478 6614 __________________ 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

10-14-2012, 12:51 PM	#3
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	test books I take it from the above dialogue that there is (was) a book on each test Luger. I would like to hear more about them. Very interesting! thanks Jack

10-14-2012, 05:41 PM	#7
William Hull User Join Date: May 2008 Location: south central Kentucky--Tompkinsville Posts: 33 Thanks: 22 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I have book 6580, would like to have book 6100. William __________________ "The Flag does not fly because of the wind that blows it. The Flag flies because of each soldiers' last breath blows by it!" Unknown

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10-14-2012, 11:05 AM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Good idea. I have #6185 (the book). Signed by Michael Reese and Henk Visser in 1970.

10-14-2012, 12:57 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Michael Reese II did a book on the test Luger, it has been copied into a paperback, but the quality of the paperback was like a xerox and sucked. The original hard bound are numbered 6100-7100 I believe, and autographed my him.

10-14-2012, 01:38 PM	#5
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	So is it one book or a series of books, a different one for each test unit? Jack

10-14-2012, 01:41 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	it is on the test lugers that the USA tried in the early 1900's addendum-- So, it is specifically on the 1,000 that were used by the army for several years, then decided against and eventually sold to Bannerman - although newer information reveals that besides the Bannerman purchase, some were given as gifts, bought by a few officers, some kept for museum display (or are now) and at least one other company bought a few for re-sale.

10-15-2012, 08:45 PM	#8
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 498 Thanks: 96 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	are we sure all of those 1000 guns ran in a consecutive numbering sequence that the old books surmise? if they did not, then matching a book number to a gun number may not be a true pairing. but it would still be nifty to have a book and a gun with the same numbers. but i had rotten luck when i lived in las vegas.

10-15-2012, 09:17 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	no / it is not known, and in fact there are bannerman numbers and some proof that numbers were not consecutive... I just think it would be cool to line up my book with my serial numbers

10-16-2012, 12:33 AM	#10
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	Ed, While on the topic of test eagles, Mike (Reese) list a few of the known owners of test Lugers. Of course we all know his book is written long ago. In the list, he shows Ralph Shattuck as the owner of 6392. Does anyone know who owns this Luger now? I own 6391; I think it would be cool to have consecutive numbered test Lugers. I had the privilege of visiting Mike Reese in his home in New Orleans before he published his first book. He was working on the book and had notes, documents, pictures as well as various Lugers spread in all corners of his office. It was a very memorable visit, although many years ago. Mike

10-16-2012, 09:55 PM	#11
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	I would like to have # 6849, if the right person is listening. Jack

10-17-2012, 08:23 AM	#12
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Looks like its time for a new book on the subject!!