New 1900AE & a question

paradox998 · 02-25-2010, 11:50 AM

I recently puchased a matching 1900 American Eagle in very good condition. The magazine has been repaired with an aluminum base. I have included a couple of pictures below. Any comments are welcome. I do need a little advice. The extractor seems to be stuck. I can move it a bit, but not fully. Any ideas for fixing this? I sure don't want to force it and damage the extractor.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/IMG_2054.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/IMG_2053.jpg

DavidJayUden · 02-25-2010, 12:05 PM

What's the serial number?
dju

paradox998 · 02-25-2010, 02:39 PM

The serial is 8358, Germany stamped on the receiver,

Edward Tinker · 02-25-2010, 03:19 PM

early 1900, looks nice, has it been refinished?

Its preferred if you post pictures here and not on photobucket.

ed

paradox998 · 02-25-2010, 04:04 PM

It does not look to have been refinished. Here are the pictures without the links. Thus far the AE checks with all my references in terms of serials and features.

There is a shot of my 1900 and 1906 AE's

Edward Tinker · 02-25-2010, 04:31 PM

I like it, I picked up a reblued 1900 AE last weekend and a 1906 AE 9mm

Ed

champ7fc · 02-25-2010, 04:52 PM

Nice pistol, The extractor on your 1900 does not articulate like the one on the 1906. I may be incorrect but the extractor is a spring itself and does not have to move as much as the 1906 extractor. As I recall they were prone to breakage that is why the extraction system was modified and improved. You are fortunate to own such a fine specimen. Craig

drbuster · 02-25-2010, 06:07 PM

Hal, nice early 1900 AE that's obviously "been there and done that". It has the early cross hatched safety lever and narrow grip safety. The later grooved safety lever and wide grip safety came in around serial number 10,000. Definitely not refinished IMO.

paradox998 · 02-25-2010, 08:33 PM

Thanks for the kind words and feedback. It is always nice when a new Luger is what you hoped it to be. I purchased it via Gunbroker and you always take chance when you cannot physically inspect the gun.

alvin · 02-25-2010, 09:46 PM

Nice gun. Regarding gunbroker.com, 3-day inspection is like Ford's warranty, which could be very useful (in my experience). And this seller does offer 3-day inspection period.

paradox998 · 02-25-2010, 11:00 PM

I agree the seller was very good and accurately described the gun. I have to return guns in past to other sellers and there is always inconvenience and expense. I have had good experiences with both Gunboker and AuctionArms, but always am happy to see the genuine article!

paradox998 · 02-25-2010, 11:03 PM

Another question - senior moment, forgot to ask earlier

The AE has a flaming bomb proof mark in the well of the bolt stop near the front of the frame. Is this unusual? Wish I had a picture, but don't have the gun with me right now. Thanks

MFC · 02-25-2010, 11:28 PM

Hal,
The flaming bomb is an inspectors mark and is not unusual for M1900's.

John Sabato · 02-26-2010, 08:39 AM

I might add that the "flaming bomb" mark of which you speak is also ONLY a manufacturing inspection mark, and not the U.S. Ordnance marking that is similar. NICE GUN!

02-25-2010, 11:50 AM	#1
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New 1900AE & a question I recently puchased a matching 1900 American Eagle in very good condition. The magazine has been repaired with an aluminum base. I have included a couple of pictures below. Any comments are welcome. I do need a little advice. The extractor seems to be stuck. I can move it a bit, but not fully. Any ideas for fixing this? I sure don't want to force it and damage the extractor. http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/IMG_2054.jpg http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/IMG_2053.jpg

02-25-2010, 03:19 PM	#4
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	early 1900, looks nice, has it been refinished? Its preferred if you post pictures here and not on photobucket. 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

02-25-2010, 04:31 PM	#6
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 like it, I picked up a reblued 1900 AE last weekend and a 1906 AE 9mm 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

02-25-2010, 04:52 PM	#7
champ7fc User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Nice pistol, The extractor on your 1900 does not articulate like the one on the 1906. I may be incorrect but the extractor is a spring itself and does not have to move as much as the 1906 extractor. As I recall they were prone to breakage that is why the extraction system was modified and improved. You are fortunate to own such a fine specimen. Craig __________________ cfm

02-25-2010, 11:28 PM	#13
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hal, The flaming bomb is an inspectors mark and is not unusual for M1900's. __________________ Mike C.

02-25-2010, 12:05 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	What's the serial number? dju

02-25-2010, 02:39 PM	#3
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The serial is 8358, Germany stamped on the receiver,

02-25-2010, 04:04 PM	#5
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It does not look to have been refinished. Here are the pictures without the links. Thus far the AE checks with all my references in terms of serials and features. There is a shot of my 1900 and 1906 AE's

02-25-2010, 06:07 PM	#8
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Hal, nice early 1900 AE that's obviously "been there and done that". It has the early cross hatched safety lever and narrow grip safety. The later grooved safety lever and wide grip safety came in around serial number 10,000. Definitely not refinished IMO.

02-25-2010, 08:33 PM	#9
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the kind words and feedback. It is always nice when a new Luger is what you hoped it to be. I purchased it via Gunbroker and you always take chance when you cannot physically inspect the gun.

02-25-2010, 09:46 PM	#10
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Nice gun. Regarding gunbroker.com, 3-day inspection is like Ford's warranty, which could be very useful (in my experience). And this seller does offer 3-day inspection period.

02-25-2010, 11:00 PM	#11
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree the seller was very good and accurately described the gun. I have to return guns in past to other sellers and there is always inconvenience and expense. I have had good experiences with both Gunboker and AuctionArms, but always am happy to see the genuine article!

02-25-2010, 11:03 PM	#12
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another question - senior moment, forgot to ask earlier The AE has a flaming bomb proof mark in the well of the bolt stop near the front of the frame. Is this unusual? Wish I had a picture, but don't have the gun with me right now. Thanks

02-26-2010, 08:39 AM	#14
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I might add that the "flaming bomb" mark of which you speak is also ONLY a manufacturing inspection mark, and not the U.S. Ordnance marking that is similar. NICE GUN! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*