Not Too Often...

Ron Wood · 05-17-2006, 12:33 AM

Herb,
Tom did say that he sold 1900 Bulgarians, not 1906 as just sold by Simpson, hence his remark about adding metal to the receiver to restore them. This rather bizarre modification of the 1900 Bulgarian to 9mm involved only machining back the receiver...the frame was left intact in the long configuration. An example of a 1900 Bulgarian so modified is illustrated in Walter's "The Luger Book" on page 87. It can be seen clearly that the rear barrel flange sits inside the frame rails! I would love to see one of the restored pieces to see if I could detect the replacement of the metal on the forward part of the receiver.

05-17-2006, 12:33 AM	#14
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: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,256 Times in 1,724 Posts	Herb, Tom did say that he sold 1900 Bulgarians, not 1906 as just sold by Simpson, hence his remark about adding metal to the receiver to restore them. This rather bizarre modification of the 1900 Bulgarian to 9mm involved only machining back the receiver...the frame was left intact in the long configuration. An example of a 1900 Bulgarian so modified is illustrated in Walter's "The Luger Book" on page 87. It can be seen clearly that the rear barrel flange sits inside the frame rails! I would love to see one of the restored pieces to see if I could detect the replacement of the metal on the forward part of the receiver. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction