How many of you shoot your numbers matching Old Models?

Dick Herman · 08-29-2016, 11:16 PM

I have two 1900 American Eagle Lugers that I have shot. One is a US Test pistol and the other is a much later five digit serial number variation. Neither of these pistols were in prime condition when I fired them. I only put two clips of surplus 7.65mm Finish ammo through each.

I do not feel safe firing the 1900 with the flat recoil spring. I have always felt that the flat recoil spring design was an inferior design, apparently George Luger felt the same.

I have since restored the five digit serial numbered luger and added a Ideal stock/holster to it. I had planned to restore the AE Test but have since decided not to mess with history.

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08-29-2016, 11:16 PM	#6
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 356 Times in 138 Posts	I have two 1900 American Eagle Lugers that I have shot. One is a US Test pistol and the other is a much later five digit serial number variation. Neither of these pistols were in prime condition when I fired them. I only put two clips of surplus 7.65mm Finish ammo through each. I do not feel safe firing the 1900 with the flat recoil spring. I have always felt that the flat recoil spring design was an inferior design, apparently George Luger felt the same. I have since restored the five digit serial numbered luger and added a Ideal stock/holster to it. I had planned to restore the AE Test but have since decided not to mess with history.