Heads UP: Test Eagle for Sale

Mike B · 12-31-2006, 09:05 PM

Forum Members,
There is a test Eagle for sale on Auction Arms if anyone is interested. Here is a link to that listing.

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...%20%20Luger%20"
Mike

Edward Tinker · 12-31-2006, 09:13 PM

Mike, I am trying to figure out how I could come up with the money.

As a friend said, even if just as a 1900 model it is worth that.... Someone please buy it and hold it for me

Ed

Mike B · 12-31-2006, 09:18 PM

I just called Ron, certainly he will come to our rescue.

Mike

Conny · 12-31-2006, 10:29 PM

If you really want it, I do not have an account with the auction company and really not interested in this particular luger. However, in good faith, I will loan you the money to bid on the test luger and wait until later for repayment Mr. Tinker.

Edward Tinker · 12-31-2006, 10:50 PM

Conny, thanks, I apprecaite it, but should not get myself in deeper (I just bought a new luger). And I do own a "out of range" possible Test Luger already,

I do apprecaite the thought though, much apprecaited.

Ed

12-31-2006, 11:20 PM

I one AE 1900 and one 1900 that is not an AE. Both are marked Germany below the serial numbers. The take down levers on both are numbered on the bottom side of the TDL on the left side. The one on Auctionsamrs has the TDL number on the right side of the gun. What would be the reason for the part being numbered differently from my two guns?

Edward Tinker · 12-31-2006, 11:37 PM

there was a huge discussion on AE's and test lugers in particular on Jan's forum. If I can remember, and paraphrase, that during the late production era of the test lugers the numbering location was changed, specifically on the TDL...

From what I understand, this will be covered in Jan's new book.

ed

12-31-2006, 11:50 PM

Thanks for your reply. Do you or anyone else have any comments on the (test) Luger on Auctionarms?

Ron Wood · 01-01-2007, 12:49 AM

The serial number of this piece was listed in Mike Reese's book on the US Test Lugers, second edition printed in 1976. It was also part of the Bannerman purchase in 1910. So it has been known for quite some time. It is in a little better than average condition for an original Test piece (lots of "brown" but no visible active rust or pitting) and is a pretty good buy at $2400. The magazine is a 1920's commercial but that doesn't detract from the gun itself.

01-01-2007, 09:18 AM

Got up this morning and it was sold already. I wanted it. Hope somebody in the LugerForum got it.

Mike B · 01-01-2007, 09:56 AM

I am not sure if the buyer would want his name known, but he is a forum member.

Mike

Edward Tinker · 01-01-2007, 10:09 AM

I am glad, and hope it is as we think it is Tom,

Ed

George Anderson · 01-01-2007, 10:09 AM

Hell of a buy.

c3006 · 01-01-2007, 10:25 AM

He who hesitates is lost,I also had decided to push the button on it after sleeping on it last night.

Tomathvl · 01-01-2007, 10:55 AM

Happy New Year Folks,
Yep, I done did it!
I have a test Luger but it's not as nice as this one. I was debating whether I should upgrade while the opportunity presented itself and then Prof. Wood issued his imprimatur and, I said, hey it don't get no better than the Prof's approval so lets do it. Based on all the interest I sensed that the pack was getting ready to pounce so I better punch the button or forget about it.
By the way, thanks to Mike B for the link, I'd never have seen it without your posting.
Tom

Edward Tinker · 01-01-2007, 11:16 AM

Tom, does that mean you will sell your "not as nice" test to someone like me cheap

Ed

Tomathvl · 01-01-2007, 11:27 AM

Ed,
I don't know at his moment but will probably offer it up. You do know that "cheap" is a relative term.

Edward Tinker · 01-01-2007, 11:30 AM

yes sir I do. I personally like the term; "trade" and maybe some cash the best.

Ron Wood · 01-01-2007, 04:20 PM

I think you did very well Tom. I have two Test Lugers, but this one was such a good buy I briefly started thinking about how to finance the purchase. But I sat down, had a glass of wine and got over it. Really glad it went to a good guy.

Pete Ebbink · 01-01-2007, 06:29 PM

Congratulations, Tom...nice late Christmas present to yourself !

Love to see that patina...

12-31-2006, 09:05 PM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Heads UP: Test Eagle for Sale Forum Members, There is a test Eagle for sale on Auction Arms if anyone is interested. Here is a link to that listing. http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...%20%20Luger%20" Mike

12-31-2006, 09:13 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Mike, I am trying to figure out how I could come up with the money. As a friend said, even if just as a 1900 model it is worth that.... Someone please buy it and hold it for me Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-31-2006, 10:29 PM	#4
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	If you really want it, I do not have an account with the auction company and really not interested in this particular luger. However, in good faith, I will loan you the money to bid on the test luger and wait until later for repayment Mr. Tinker. __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

01-01-2007, 12:49 AM	#9
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: 7,010 Thanks: 1,088 Thanked 5,149 Times in 1,694 Posts	The serial number of this piece was listed in Mike Reese's book on the US Test Lugers, second edition printed in 1976. It was also part of the Bannerman purchase in 1910. So it has been known for quite some time. It is in a little better than average condition for an original Test piece (lots of "brown" but no visible active rust or pitting) and is a pretty good buy at $2400. The magazine is a 1920's commercial but that doesn't detract from the gun itself. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-01-2007, 10:09 AM	#12
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	I am glad, and hope it is as we think it is Tom, Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-31-2006, 09:18 PM	#3
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	I just called Ron, certainly he will come to our rescue. Mike

12-31-2006, 10:50 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Conny, thanks, I apprecaite it, but should not get myself in deeper (I just bought a new luger). And I do own a "out of range" possible Test Luger already, I do apprecaite the thought though, much apprecaited. Ed

12-31-2006, 11:20 PM	#6
RGARRETT Guest Posts: n/a	I one AE 1900 and one 1900 that is not an AE. Both are marked Germany below the serial numbers. The take down levers on both are numbered on the bottom side of the TDL on the left side. The one on Auctionsamrs has the TDL number on the right side of the gun. What would be the reason for the part being numbered differently from my two guns?

12-31-2006, 11:37 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	there was a huge discussion on AE's and test lugers in particular on Jan's forum. If I can remember, and paraphrase, that during the late production era of the test lugers the numbering location was changed, specifically on the TDL... From what I understand, this will be covered in Jan's new book. ed

12-31-2006, 11:50 PM	#8
RGARRETT Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for your reply. Do you or anyone else have any comments on the (test) Luger on Auctionarms?

01-01-2007, 09:18 AM	#10
RGARRETT Guest Posts: n/a	Got up this morning and it was sold already. I wanted it. Hope somebody in the LugerForum got it.

01-01-2007, 09:56 AM	#11
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	I am not sure if the buyer would want his name known, but he is a forum member. Mike

01-01-2007, 10:09 AM	#13
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	Hell of a buy.

01-01-2007, 10:25 AM	#14
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	He who hesitates is lost,I also had decided to push the button on it after sleeping on it last night. __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

01-01-2007, 10:55 AM	#15
Tomathvl User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Milan, IN Posts: 363 Thanks: 3 Thanked 48 Times in 19 Posts	Happy New Year Folks, Yep, I done did it! I have a test Luger but it's not as nice as this one. I was debating whether I should upgrade while the opportunity presented itself and then Prof. Wood issued his imprimatur and, I said, hey it don't get no better than the Prof's approval so lets do it. Based on all the interest I sensed that the pack was getting ready to pounce so I better punch the button or forget about it. By the way, thanks to Mike B for the link, I'd never have seen it without your posting. Tom

01-01-2007, 11:16 AM	#16
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Tom, does that mean you will sell your "not as nice" test to someone like me cheap Ed

01-01-2007, 11:27 AM	#17
Tomathvl User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Milan, IN Posts: 363 Thanks: 3 Thanked 48 Times in 19 Posts	Ed, I don't know at his moment but will probably offer it up. You do know that "cheap" is a relative term.

01-01-2007, 11:30 AM	#18
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	yes sir I do. I personally like the term; "trade" and maybe some cash the best. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-01-2007, 04:20 PM	#19
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: 7,010 Thanks: 1,088 Thanked 5,149 Times in 1,694 Posts	I think you did very well Tom. I have two Test Lugers, but this one was such a good buy I briefly started thinking about how to finance the purchase. But I sat down, had a glass of wine and got over it. Really glad it went to a good guy. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-01-2007, 06:29 PM	#20
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Congratulations, Tom...nice late Christmas present to yourself ! Love to see that patina...