1906 AE / Commercial Lugers

Geo99 · 01-18-2017, 04:42 PM

I see many 1906 American Eagles with both numbered and unnumbered grips. Were all Model 1906 Lugers originally made with numbers matching grips?

- Geo

CJS57 · 01-19-2017, 08:12 AM

Some at least have no matching numbers. I have two 1906's AE's in the 30 and 40k serial range that are clearly original and correct and both have no matching numbers in the grips. They both do have various other marks and numbers inside.

4 Scale · 01-24-2017, 11:13 PM

I was hoping this thread would get replies. I have a 1900 AE with two numbered/matching grips.
On my two 1906 AEs, one has unnumbered grips and the other has one unnumbered grip and the other is numbered, but the numbered grip does not match the pistol. In looking at Simpson's AEs, they seem to bee mostly matching number grips.

spacecoast · 01-25-2017, 02:18 PM

The OP might get more responses if he would change the post title to ask a question, such as "1906 Commercial/AE grips - numbered?"

I will check my notes later if I remember.

spacecoast · 01-26-2017, 09:44 PM

1906 AE 9mm (54855) - not numbered, but not certain if grips are original. Maybe they are given the other responses.

1906 Swiss Cross in Shield - not numbered

1906 Bulgarian contract - numbered (matching)

Sergio Natali · 01-27-2017, 09:33 AM

I hand a 1900 AE (# 14124) that I remember had its own matching grips.

Geo99 · 02-15-2017, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4 Scale

I was hoping this thread would get replies.

Yes I was hoping for more replies, but now there are some - so thanks to all.

Most of the 1906 AE I have perused on the internet do seem have matching numbered grips, but it sounds like it's not a big deal if they are not numbered (and appear original or at least period/old).

Reason I asked about this is I will be trying to buy my first AE, maybe at Morphys this month.
So don't bid against me!(LOL)!

- Geo

spacecoast · 02-15-2017, 10:39 AM

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Most of the 1906 AE I have perused on the internet do seem have matching numbered grips, but it sounds like it's not a big deal if they are not numbered (and appear original or at least period/old).

I have seen sellers go out of their way to find (or create) numbered grips even if they properly should not be numbered.

DonVoigt · 02-15-2017, 10:53 AM

In a 1900 AE, if all else is ok, AND the rest is good; I'd let un-numbered grips slide- but consider them a "mis match" for pricing.

spacecoast · 02-15-2017, 11:18 AM

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In a 1900 AE, if all else is ok, AND the rest is good; I'd let un-numbered grips slide- but consider them a "mis match" for pricing.

I agree - the M1900 AE grips should be numbered.

01-18-2017, 04:42 PM	#1
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	1906 AE / Commercial Lugers I see many 1906 American Eagles with both numbered and unnumbered grips. Were all Model 1906 Lugers originally made with numbers matching grips? - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers Last edited by Geo99; 01-18-2017 at 09:14 PM.

01-19-2017, 08:12 AM	#2
CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	Some at least have no matching numbers. I have two 1906's AE's in the 30 and 40k serial range that are clearly original and correct and both have no matching numbers in the grips. They both do have various other marks and numbers inside. Last edited by CJS57; 01-26-2017 at 09:09 AM.

01-25-2017, 02:18 PM	#4
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	The OP might get more responses if he would change the post title to ask a question, such as "1906 Commercial/AE grips - numbered?" I will check my notes later if I remember. __________________ My avatars are the Bulgarian word for "Fire", as seen on my 1900, 1906 and 1908 Bulgarian Contract DWM Lugers. Looking for a DWM Commercial side plate #95

01-26-2017, 09:44 PM	#5
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	1906 AE 9mm (54855) - not numbered, but not certain if grips are original. Maybe they are given the other responses. 1906 Swiss Cross in Shield - not numbered 1906 Bulgarian contract - numbered (matching) __________________ My avatars are the Bulgarian word for "Fire", as seen on my 1900, 1906 and 1908 Bulgarian Contract DWM Lugers. Looking for a DWM Commercial side plate #95

01-27-2017, 09:33 AM	#6
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	I hand a 1900 AE (# 14124) that I remember had its own matching grips. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

01-24-2017, 11:13 PM	#3
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	I was hoping this thread would get replies. I have a 1900 AE with two numbered/matching grips. On my two 1906 AEs, one has unnumbered grips and the other has one unnumbered grip and the other is numbered, but the numbered grip does not match the pistol. In looking at Simpson's AEs, they seem to bee mostly matching number grips.

02-15-2017, 10:53 AM	#9
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	In a 1900 AE, if all else is ok, AND the rest is good; I'd let un-numbered grips slide- but consider them a "mis match" for pricing. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie