American Eagle (Test Luger) Out-of Range

Ron Wood · 08-14-2004, 12:44 AM

Bob,
I have heard of two other Lugers, both 1900s, that had a hole drilled in the rear gripstrap. I never did get a serial number on either one of them, so this might be one. The explanation that went with one of them was that it was for a detachable stock. It wasn't clear if it was a "factory" experimental stock or a gunsmith modification. I believe that Ralph Shattuck had one some years back, and he thought it was for an experimental stock. I will kick around my notes but I am not optimistic I will find anything since a lot of them are still in storage.

That is a very nice looking AE and it IS an addition to my database! Thank you! I had 7203 but not 7204. Wish I could tell you who has, or had, 7203 but unfortunately that information was not available.

08-14-2004, 12:44 AM	#6
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: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	Bob, I have heard of two other Lugers, both 1900s, that had a hole drilled in the rear gripstrap. I never did get a serial number on either one of them, so this might be one. The explanation that went with one of them was that it was for a detachable stock. It wasn't clear if it was a "factory" experimental stock or a gunsmith modification. I believe that Ralph Shattuck had one some years back, and he thought it was for an experimental stock. I will kick around my notes but I am not optimistic I will find anything since a lot of them are still in storage. That is a very nice looking AE and it IS an addition to my database! Thank you! I had 7203 but not 7204. Wish I could tell you who has, or had, 7203 but unfortunately that information was not available. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction