US Test AE's - 900 vs. 100

Johnny Peppers · 10-28-2002, 11:12 PM

I certainly cannot vouch for any record that we might choose to believe or dis-believe, but the accepted number of pistols bought at auction by Francis Bannerman is 780 and the serial numbers are 6167 to 6196, 6282, 6361 to 7108, and 7147. I have seen no evidence to disprove the number of pistols sold or their serial numbers. The only Model 1900 Test Pistols listed by serial number by the Ordnance Department are 6167, 6196, 6282, 6361, 6541, 6601, 6602, 6885 and 7018. Should we only accept those pistols whose serial numbers have concrete documentation, then maybe them those last 9 serial numbers mentioned are the only ones that meet that criteria. There has just not been any concrete proof which has come to light which absolutely proves the serial numbers of the Test Eagles. Supposedly one document from the Bureau of Accounting provides evidence of the serial number range being 6099 to 7098.
If anyone has any evidence one way or the other, the information would be most welcome.

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10-28-2002, 11:12 PM	#1
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I certainly cannot vouch for any record that we might choose to believe or dis-believe, but the accepted number of pistols bought at auction by Francis Bannerman is 780 and the serial numbers are 6167 to 6196, 6282, 6361 to 7108, and 7147. I have seen no evidence to disprove the number of pistols sold or their serial numbers. The only Model 1900 Test Pistols listed by serial number by the Ordnance Department are 6167, 6196, 6282, 6361, 6541, 6601, 6602, 6885 and 7018. Should we only accept those pistols whose serial numbers have concrete documentation, then maybe them those last 9 serial numbers mentioned are the only ones that meet that criteria. There has just not been any concrete proof which has come to light which absolutely proves the serial numbers of the Test Eagles. Supposedly one document from the Bureau of Accounting provides evidence of the serial number range being 6099 to 7098. If anyone has any evidence one way or the other, the information would be most welcome.