1900 numbered parts?

nukem556 · 02-04-2011, 06:33 PM

Ok, guys....I received my 1900 Commercial, ser# 4672 today....seems it has a few issues. Since I got it pretty cheap, I'll probably keep it regardless, but I'm curious. Funny thing is, all the numbered parts are matching, but not all the parts are numbered!

Matching parts are : frame, barrel/receiver, sideplate, trigger, grip safety assy., takedown lever, middle toggle, rear toggle, both grip panels

Unnumbered parts are : magazine catch, takedown lever, type 2 safety, firing pin, breechblock....it dosen't appear that these parts ever had other numbers that were ground off, and they seem to have the same patina and degree of wear as the rest of the gun.....however, the pistol wouldn't have left the factory with these parts unnumbered, would it?

DavidJayUden · 02-04-2011, 06:44 PM

Try looking n the bottom of the takedown lever. Commercial guns put the #'s in more discrete places.
I think it looks great. Art you can shoot.
dju

nukem556 · 02-04-2011, 07:28 PM

sorry Dave, I misstyped...takedown lever IS numbered (underneath near pivot point) where would the breechblock and safety lever be numbered? I havent taken the safety out of the frame, but I doubt it would be numbered on the back?

Mike B · 02-04-2011, 08:31 PM

Safety is numbered under the left grip. Firing pin is normally not numbered on commercial Lugers.

Mike

MFC · 02-04-2011, 11:36 PM

As Mike stated above the firing pin and also the magazine catch and thumb safety are not usually numbered on commercials. The breechblock usually is, along with a firing proof.

Edward Tinker · 02-05-2011, 12:07 AM

If you think of trading it or selling it, I would be interested in it, because its an early one

Ed

Lugerdoc · 02-05-2011, 07:51 AM

Nuke, I've seen unnumbered, 2 digit & 3 digit numbered M1900 BBs and some without the C/n proofing. Your safety LEVER is correct unnumbered. TH

nukem556 · 02-05-2011, 09:35 AM

ok, thanks guys....so it seems it may be correct, with the possible exception of the breechblock, hmm

02-04-2011, 06:33 PM	#1
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	1900 numbered parts? Ok, guys....I received my 1900 Commercial, ser# 4672 today....seems it has a few issues. Since I got it pretty cheap, I'll probably keep it regardless, but I'm curious. Funny thing is, all the numbered parts are matching, but not all the parts are numbered! Matching parts are : frame, barrel/receiver, sideplate, trigger, grip safety assy., takedown lever, middle toggle, rear toggle, both grip panels Unnumbered parts are : magazine catch, takedown lever, type 2 safety, firing pin, breechblock....it dosen't appear that these parts ever had other numbers that were ground off, and they seem to have the same patina and degree of wear as the rest of the gun.....however, the pistol wouldn't have left the factory with these parts unnumbered, would it? Attached Thumbnails

02-04-2011, 11:36 PM	#5
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	As Mike stated above the firing pin and also the magazine catch and thumb safety are not usually numbered on commercials. The breechblock usually is, along with a firing proof. __________________ Mike C.

02-05-2011, 07:51 AM	#7
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	Nuke, I've seen unnumbered, 2 digit & 3 digit numbered M1900 BBs and some without the C/n proofing. Your safety LEVER is correct unnumbered. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-04-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Try looking n the bottom of the takedown lever. Commercial guns put the #'s in more discrete places. I think it looks great. Art you can shoot. dju

02-04-2011, 07:28 PM	#3
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	sorry Dave, I misstyped...takedown lever IS numbered (underneath near pivot point) where would the breechblock and safety lever be numbered? I havent taken the safety out of the frame, but I doubt it would be numbered on the back?

02-04-2011, 08:31 PM	#4
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Safety is numbered under the left grip. Firing pin is normally not numbered on commercial Lugers. Mike

02-05-2011, 12:07 AM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	If you think of trading it or selling it, I would be interested in it, because its an early one Ed

02-05-2011, 09:35 AM	#8
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	ok, thanks guys....so it seems it may be correct, with the possible exception of the breechblock, hmm