1900 American Eagle

sheepherder · 04-23-2022, 11:51 AM

Looks like an honest 1900. Not prettied up or messed with.

Based on my experience with my 1900AE, I would recommend a detail strip to check things out. Things that went wrong on mine: firing pin spring guide was broken (not serialized); one mainspring leaf broken (not serialized); crud buildup under safety lever allowed lever to flop around (dangerous; pin should be removed, lever and cavity cleaned out).

Grip chip can be repaired, Jim Solomon is really good at that. I think he could repair it without over-restoring the grip.

How's the bore look??? Mine is very frosty.

04-23-2022, 11:51 AM	#14
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Looks like an honest 1900. Not prettied up or messed with. Based on my experience with my 1900AE, I would recommend a detail strip to check things out. Things that went wrong on mine: firing pin spring guide was broken (not serialized); one mainspring leaf broken (not serialized); crud buildup under safety lever allowed lever to flop around (dangerous; pin should be removed, lever and cavity cleaned out). Grip chip can be repaired, Jim Solomon is really good at that. I think he could repair it without over-restoring the grip. How's the bore look??? Mine is very frosty. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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