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08-30-2016, 01:46 PM
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Proof On Test Grips~
I finally removed the grips to my 1900 US Test Luger, #6786 and discovered a proof in addition to the two digit serial number. My 1902 Fat Barrel is devoid of any. I wondered who, when and why was it applied? Is it unique to these thousand test lugers?
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08-30-2016, 05:13 PM
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Those are not "proofs", just inspection, or assemblers markings, IMO.
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08-30-2016, 07:49 PM
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If you scroll through this thread
http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...tty+proof+mark you'll find some discussion of the mark beginning at post #8. I also referred to a similar mark as a 'proof mark'; but got away with it in that thread.  Your pistol is breathtaking - is that original finish? |
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08-31-2016, 08:18 PM
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Yes all original and US test holster, both from Ralph Shattuck!
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08-31-2016, 11:12 PM
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Golly, Eric, you certainly have some nice Lugers in your collection!
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09-01-2016, 10:08 AM
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Its my best investment since Debby my third wife!
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09-01-2016, 10:35 AM
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Eric, A photo of the back of your holster would tell us more about it's originality. The originals that I've seen were a lighter tan color. TH
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09-01-2016, 11:37 AM
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Test Holster Wear Internal Marks
Are evident inside and out! Can not be artificially aged!!
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09-01-2016, 05:32 PM
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Thank You Dave~
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09-02-2016, 11:16 AM
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El Paso Repro Test Holster~ https://www.epsaddlery.com/pc-105-9-1900-holster.aspx
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09-02-2016, 11:26 AM
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09-02-2016, 11:44 AM
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09-02-2016, 12:17 PM
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Our Members Research~http://testluger.com/
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09-02-2016, 12:22 PM
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The Tests~http://testluger.com/?page_id=2
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09-02-2016, 12:32 PM
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A past auction for reference~http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie...id/53/lid/3128
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09-02-2016, 12:38 PM
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And a current auction, in case anybody is feeling froggy! http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/68
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09-02-2016, 12:40 PM
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Another auction example~ http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie...id/52/lid/3452
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09-02-2016, 12:56 PM
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Thanks Dave~A nice find!!
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09-02-2016, 02:58 PM
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Next important model , the 1902 Fat Barrel. Yours is much nicer Eric, but this went for only $3,450.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie.../1027/lid/4398
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09-02-2016, 03:15 PM
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That is a fair price for a rare sample in fair condition. It would be a great project for Ted. They estimate only 500 were made! Mine shows no toggle wear! One hundred and 12 years surviving so well. The only virgin I will ever meet!
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