New 1900 ~~keep or sell~~

Edward Tinker · 05-08-2010, 12:22 AM

I bought this from another dealer this afternoon at the Allentown gun show today.

Worn, but not abused too bad. The left side does have small pitting on the sideplate and left side thingy.

Serial number range is 13561, which is close to another I have (I think, hah, hah I thought it was 18xxx when i bought it). Has a very strong stamp american eagle

It is all matching, except I was not able to check the firing pin (did not want to force it) and one grip was numbered differently.

I "think" I'll keep it? Would rather have a 1900 than another 1906 9mm (anyone wanna buy a decent but slightly pitted example for a good price?)

And the grip safety needs a new spring, but unsure what it looks like? I may have one but not sure! I guess I could find my shooter 1900 and look...

Ed

Hugo Borchardt · 05-08-2010, 12:42 AM

Very nice! Keep it!

MFC · 05-08-2010, 01:02 AM

Ed,
Firing pins on non-military Lugers aren't numbered.

Edward Tinker · 05-08-2010, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFC

Ed,
Firing pins on non-military Lugers aren't numbered.

Thanks Mike, that is what I was thinking, but wanted to look, but now I won't

Thanks,

ed

Ron Wood · 05-08-2010, 01:47 AM

The grip safety spring is no big whoop. Tom Heller has them and they are easy to install. The Model 1900 is THE classic Luger, kind of like a Duesenberg, Rolls Royce or Bugatti...You are lucky to have one and one is never enough.

Ice · 05-08-2010, 06:17 AM

Definitely a keeper.

Charlie

alvin · 05-08-2010, 08:33 AM

Played a few brand name pistols and felt the best of the best are still the DWM and Mauser. If they are sold, the price has to be good. If keep them, they are so attractive, no problem at all.

Lugerdoc · 05-08-2010, 12:02 PM

Ed, I have new grip safety springs available @$35 and most other M1900 parts that you might need. TH

05-08-2010, 12:22 AM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	New 1900 ~~keep or sell~~ I bought this from another dealer this afternoon at the Allentown gun show today. Worn, but not abused too bad. The left side does have small pitting on the sideplate and left side thingy. Serial number range is 13561, which is close to another I have (I think, hah, hah I thought it was 18xxx when i bought it). Has a very strong stamp american eagle It is all matching, except I was not able to check the firing pin (did not want to force it) and one grip was numbered differently. I "think" I'll keep it? Would rather have a 1900 than another 1906 9mm (anyone wanna buy a decent but slightly pitted example for a good price?) And the grip safety needs a new spring, but unsure what it looks like? I may have one but not sure! I guess I could find my shooter 1900 and look... Ed Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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

05-08-2010, 12:42 AM	#2
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 339 Thanked 133 Times in 47 Posts	Very nice! Keep it! __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

05-08-2010, 01:02 AM	#3
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Ed, Firing pins on non-military Lugers aren't numbered. __________________ Mike C.

05-08-2010, 01:47 AM	#5
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: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	The grip safety spring is no big whoop. Tom Heller has them and they are easy to install. The Model 1900 is THE classic Luger, kind of like a Duesenberg, Rolls Royce or Bugatti...You are lucky to have one and one is never enough. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-08-2010, 12:02 PM	#8
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Ed, I have new grip safety springs available @$35 and most other M1900 parts that you might need. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

05-08-2010, 06:17 AM	#6
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Definitely a keeper. Charlie

05-08-2010, 08:33 AM	#7
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Played a few brand name pistols and felt the best of the best are still the DWM and Mauser. If they are sold, the price has to be good. If keep them, they are so attractive, no problem at all.