US Test AE's - 900 vs. 100

Imperial Arms · 10-28-2002, 03:47 PM

I would like to make reference to Johnny Pepper's facts which seem to be very accurate:

"When the pistols were purchased from DWM, the first shipment of 800 was received on October 26 and the second shipment of 200 was received on October 29. Of the 1000 pistols, 900 were issued to the Cavalry and 100 were reserved to be issued to the Field Artillery and for test purposes."

Irrespective of the arrival date into the US, we can safely ascertain the following facts:

1) The US Government purchased and received a TOTAL of 1,000 pistols in two shipments;

2) The pistols were is a consecutive serial range;

3) Most likely ALL these pistols had the same characteristics when they left DWM.

What happened during or after the trails is not very important and we may never know the truth if a few pistols carrying similar features fell outside the reported serial range. So, why consider a trails pistol that falls outside the true serial range or start making 'stories' when there will always be a person who will question the legitimacy of those Lugers which come very close to each side of the serial range?

If a comparison is made to another series of 'American' Lugers, namely the Cartridge Counter Lugers, you will also note that they are in a consecutive serial range and I see no reason why the earlier 1900 Test Lugers would be any different.

Therefore, if a serious collector wants an undisputable 1900 US Test Trails Luger, find one that falls in the 6100-7100 serial range; it has an American eagle on the chamber; it has the serial number stamped on the right side of the takedown lever; no proof marks; and no 'Germany' stamp.

If you want a 'little sugar on top', a 'flaming bomb' proof mark inside the pistol is a little plus to see!!

Albert

10-28-2002, 03:47 PM	#8
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I would like to make reference to Johnny Pepper's facts which seem to be very accurate: "When the pistols were purchased from DWM, the first shipment of 800 was received on October 26 and the second shipment of 200 was received on October 29. Of the 1000 pistols, 900 were issued to the Cavalry and 100 were reserved to be issued to the Field Artillery and for test purposes." Irrespective of the arrival date into the US, we can safely ascertain the following facts: 1) The US Government purchased and received a TOTAL of 1,000 pistols in two shipments; 2) The pistols were is a consecutive serial range; 3) Most likely ALL these pistols had the same characteristics when they left DWM. What happened during or after the trails is not very important and we may never know the truth if a few pistols carrying similar features fell outside the reported serial range. So, why consider a trails pistol that falls outside the true serial range or start making 'stories' when there will always be a person who will question the legitimacy of those Lugers which come very close to each side of the serial range? If a comparison is made to another series of 'American' Lugers, namely the Cartridge Counter Lugers, you will also note that they are in a consecutive serial range and I see no reason why the earlier 1900 Test Lugers would be any different. Therefore, if a serious collector wants an undisputable 1900 US Test Trails Luger, find one that falls in the 6100-7100 serial range; it has an American eagle on the chamber; it has the serial number stamped on the right side of the takedown lever; no proof marks; and no 'Germany' stamp. If you want a 'little sugar on top', a 'flaming bomb' proof mark inside the pistol is a little plus to see!! Albert