1900 and 1908 sideplate discussion

Ron Wood · 09-03-2014, 03:17 PM

The lower "arm" of the L-shaped lever on a 1900 is shorter than the later models. I have had a 1900 with a correct side plate but with a replacement later lever. It functioned OK but you had to kind of "wiggle" in the lever to install the side plate. Don't recall if the lever was stock or modified but I believe it was stock.

Another difference is that the 1900 side plate sits flush with the frame on the left side...later models are thicker.

09-03-2014, 03:17 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,121 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	The lower "arm" of the L-shaped lever on a 1900 is shorter than the later models. I have had a 1900 with a correct side plate but with a replacement later lever. It functioned OK but you had to kind of "wiggle" in the lever to install the side plate. Don't recall if the lever was stock or modified but I believe it was stock. Another difference is that the 1900 side plate sits flush with the frame on the left side...later models are thicker. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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