1900AE Addition

southriv · 04-05-2005, 06:48 PM

Hi Folks,

A couple weeks ago I said I would post this if I picked it up. 1900AE No.9795 is not a high dollar example, but it fit my budget. Most of the wear is on the grip straps and the right grip, but the bore is excellent and overall, it appears to have been well cared for, inside and out, while it got some use. Not bad for over 100 years old.

From the other examples I have seen posted, it shares characteristics of those in itÃ¢??s serial range. Though some are BUG proofed, this one is not. The mag appears to be original, judging from the brushed finish.

The craftsmanship and the 100 plus years of history of this pistol were the most compelling reasons for acquiring it. I find it amazing that, for several years, the US and Switzerland were the primary markets of the 1900. From a military service point of view, I can understand the changes made to the 1906 and then to the final version for service, but this is the one (for me - and my budget!) that represents the heritage of the Luger.

Bob

I like this pic because it demonstrates the craftsmanship. There are no milling marks in the upper left area of the reciever. Also, the insert for the toggle lock is a beautiful fit. The production of that small piece and the cut to insert it most have involved quiet a few set-ups for the machinist. Note that the keyway is not a dovetail, but is rounded. ( you have to look close to see what I'm talking about).

Edward Tinker · 04-05-2005, 07:26 PM

I think it is in darn nice shape!

Ed

Dwight Gruber · 04-05-2005, 07:38 PM

Bob,

Pretty nice Luger you got there, thanks for the pics.

--Dwight

Tomathvl · 04-05-2005, 08:11 PM

Bob,
I'm envious, wish it was mine, nice looking piece. Ditto Dwights thanks for the pictures.
Tom

trigger643 · 04-05-2005, 09:01 PM

Bob,

Makes me long for my 1900 all over again. It's been with Ted over a year now. What a beautiful piece. I'm certain mine will be just as nice and better!

LOL

Glen

Ron Wood · 04-05-2005, 10:08 PM

That is a very nice example, one you can be proud of. I have often thought that if you can only own one Luger, it should be a 1900. They look absolutely elegant and exude history. Thank you for sharing the pictures. It is a lovely piece. Congratulations.

southriv · 04-05-2005, 10:12 PM

Ron,

[....I have often thought that if you can only own one Luger, it should be a 1900. They look absolutely elegant and exude history. ]

...after getting it, my thoughts exactly.

Bob

Doug G. · 04-05-2005, 11:10 PM

Beautiful 1900 AE

. I would think that anyone would be proud to have that one in their collection. I have a few 1900's but am still looking for one with the early safety like yours.

drbuster · 04-06-2005, 12:02 AM

Hey Bob, I have a kissing cousin to your 1900 AE. Mine is #9595! They look like identical twins. Nothing like the smooth lines of the 1900, especially the earlier ones with the narrow grip safety and crosshatched safety lever.

southriv · 04-06-2005, 12:22 AM

drbuster...only 200 apart! Definately a close relation.

Bob

maddog350gt · 04-06-2005, 01:45 AM

Hi Bob

Bob here, I like your 1900. In my opinion the 1900 is the most elegant of all the designs; except maybe the Carbine. certainly the only affordable of the elegant designs. Where did you find it? I think I missed your earlier post so I don't have the background on where this one surfaced. Nice unit anyway, congratulations.

Bob M.

04-05-2005, 06:48 PM	#1
southriv User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Countryside New England Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1900AE Addition Hi Folks, A couple weeks ago I said I would post this if I picked it up. 1900AE No.9795 is not a high dollar example, but it fit my budget. Most of the wear is on the grip straps and the right grip, but the bore is excellent and overall, it appears to have been well cared for, inside and out, while it got some use. Not bad for over 100 years old. From the other examples I have seen posted, it shares characteristics of those in itÃ¢??s serial range. Though some are BUG proofed, this one is not. The mag appears to be original, judging from the brushed finish. The craftsmanship and the 100 plus years of history of this pistol were the most compelling reasons for acquiring it. I find it amazing that, for several years, the US and Switzerland were the primary markets of the 1900. From a military service point of view, I can understand the changes made to the 1906 and then to the final version for service, but this is the one (for me - and my budget!) that represents the heritage of the Luger. Bob I like this pic because it demonstrates the craftsmanship. There are no milling marks in the upper left area of the reciever. Also, the insert for the toggle lock is a beautiful fit. The production of that small piece and the cut to insert it most have involved quiet a few set-ups for the machinist. Note that the keyway is not a dovetail, but is rounded. ( you have to look close to see what I'm talking about).

04-05-2005, 09:01 PM	#5
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Bob, Makes me long for my 1900 all over again. It's been with Ted over a year now. What a beautiful piece. I'm certain mine will be just as nice and better! LOL Glen __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

04-05-2005, 10:08 PM	#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: 6,987 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,090 Times in 1,675 Posts	That is a very nice example, one you can be proud of. I have often thought that if you can only own one Luger, it should be a 1900. They look absolutely elegant and exude history. Thank you for sharing the pictures. It is a lovely piece. Congratulations. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-05-2005, 07:26 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	I think it is in darn nice shape! Ed

04-05-2005, 07:38 PM	#3
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Bob, Pretty nice Luger you got there, thanks for the pics. --Dwight

04-05-2005, 08:11 PM	#4
Tomathvl User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Milan, IN Posts: 363 Thanks: 3 Thanked 48 Times in 19 Posts	Bob, I'm envious, wish it was mine, nice looking piece. Ditto Dwights thanks for the pictures. Tom

04-05-2005, 10:12 PM	#7
southriv User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Countryside New England Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ron, [....I have often thought that if you can only own one Luger, it should be a 1900. They look absolutely elegant and exude history. ] ...after getting it, my thoughts exactly. Bob

04-05-2005, 11:10 PM	#8
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Beautiful 1900 AE . I would think that anyone would be proud to have that one in their collection. I have a few 1900's but am still looking for one with the early safety like yours.

04-06-2005, 12:02 AM	#9
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Hey Bob, I have a kissing cousin to your 1900 AE. Mine is #9595! They look like identical twins. Nothing like the smooth lines of the 1900, especially the earlier ones with the narrow grip safety and crosshatched safety lever.

04-06-2005, 12:22 AM	#10
southriv User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Countryside New England Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	drbuster...only 200 apart! Definately a close relation. Bob

04-06-2005, 01:45 AM	#11
maddog350gt User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Washougal WA Posts: 170 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Bob Bob here, I like your 1900. In my opinion the 1900 is the most elegant of all the designs; except maybe the Carbine. certainly the only affordable of the elegant designs. Where did you find it? I think I missed your earlier post so I don't have the background on where this one surfaced. Nice unit anyway, congratulations. Bob M.