1906 American Eagle

tenbears · 01-01-2005, 01:18 PM

Although it's starting to show it's age. Dont let that fool you. This Luger shoots just like it's new. And is vary accurate. I recently tried to sell this 1906. And the guy would only give me half of what I wanted for it. His reason being that is was in poor condition. I think it rates at least fair to good. Because their is no major corrosion or pitting anywhere on the pistol. Granted the finish is started to fade. Any opinions on condition?

tenbears · 01-01-2005, 01:19 PM

2ND PIC

tenbears · 01-01-2005, 01:20 PM

3RD PIC

tenbears · 01-01-2005, 01:21 PM

4TH PIC BUG Proof

George Anderson · 01-01-2005, 01:37 PM

Tell us what you were asking, then perhaps we can better answer your post.

tenbears · 01-02-2005, 11:46 AM

I was asking $1250.

policeluger · 01-02-2005, 12:25 PM

While you did not give bore condition, if bore is in good condition, your asking price is not out of line. The offer of half your asking price would be a steal.

Ron Wood · 01-02-2005, 07:23 PM

Unless my eyes are deceiving me, it looks like a mis-matched piece. The take-down is numbered 79, but the serial number on the barrel appears to end in 72. If this is indeed so, it will decrease the value somewhat.

tenbears · 01-02-2005, 10:50 PM

Ron,
The barrel number ends with 79. And the bore is not in great shape. Which surprised me a bit. Because it shot so accurate.

Dwight Gruber · 01-03-2005, 01:23 AM

Tenbears,

Is the frame stamped GERMANY? is the grip safety full width of the back grip strap?

Lugers seem to defy the conventional wisdom about bore condition and accuracy--many Lugers with crummy bores tend to shoot very accurately, as you have discovered. Lugers are extremely accurate guns to begin with.

--Dwight

tenbears · 01-03-2005, 10:29 PM

Dwight,
These pictures should answer your question. I used factory loaded 30 Luger ammo from Winchester. And had no problems. Unlike 9mm Lugers. I found some 124 gr ball ammo from Germany. That was stiff enough to function the 9mm Lugers well.

tenbears · 01-03-2005, 10:30 PM

Germany stamp

Ron Wood · 01-03-2005, 10:42 PM

Glad to hear the numbers match. Certainly worth more than half of $1250. Your price isn't too far off the mark cosidering what dealers are asking for similar examples.

01-01-2005, 01:18 PM	#1
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	1906 American Eagle Although it's starting to show it's age. Dont let that fool you. This Luger shoots just like it's new. And is vary accurate. I recently tried to sell this 1906. And the guy would only give me half of what I wanted for it. His reason being that is was in poor condition. I think it rates at least fair to good. Because their is no major corrosion or pitting anywhere on the pistol. Granted the finish is started to fade. Any opinions on condition? Attached Thumbnails

01-01-2005, 01:19 PM	#2
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	2ND PIC Attached Thumbnails

01-01-2005, 01:20 PM	#3
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	3RD PIC Attached Thumbnails

01-01-2005, 01:21 PM	#4
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	4TH PIC BUG Proof Attached Thumbnails

01-02-2005, 07:23 PM	#8
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: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,256 Times in 1,724 Posts	Unless my eyes are deceiving me, it looks like a mis-matched piece. The take-down is numbered 79, but the serial number on the barrel appears to end in 72. If this is indeed so, it will decrease the value somewhat. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-01-2005, 01:37 PM	#5
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Tell us what you were asking, then perhaps we can better answer your post.

01-02-2005, 11:46 AM	#6
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	I was asking $1250.

01-02-2005, 12:25 PM	#7
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	While you did not give bore condition, if bore is in good condition, your asking price is not out of line. The offer of half your asking price would be a steal.

01-02-2005, 10:50 PM	#9
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Ron, The barrel number ends with 79. And the bore is not in great shape. Which surprised me a bit. Because it shot so accurate.

01-03-2005, 01:23 AM	#10
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Tenbears, Is the frame stamped GERMANY? is the grip safety full width of the back grip strap? Lugers seem to defy the conventional wisdom about bore condition and accuracy--many Lugers with crummy bores tend to shoot very accurately, as you have discovered. Lugers are extremely accurate guns to begin with. --Dwight

01-03-2005, 10:29 PM	#11
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Dwight, These pictures should answer your question. I used factory loaded 30 Luger ammo from Winchester. And had no problems. Unlike 9mm Lugers. I found some 124 gr ball ammo from Germany. That was stiff enough to function the 9mm Lugers well. Attached Images

01-03-2005, 10:30 PM	#12
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Germany stamp Attached Thumbnails

01-03-2005, 10:42 PM	#13
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: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,256 Times in 1,724 Posts	Glad to hear the numbers match. Certainly worth more than half of $1250. Your price isn't too far off the mark cosidering what dealers are asking for similar examples. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction