1900 AE opinions

Doug G. · 08-10-2004, 06:39 PM

I have a chance to buy this luger. He thinks itÃ¢??s a 1906 AE. He rates condition at 90% and wants $1500. Unfortunately he did not give me the serial number and did not take very good pics. He claims it's 100% matching. From the last pics the blue looks good, but the sharp edges that normally would appear near the receiver ring look a little rounded?
Opinions?

Pete Ebbink · 08-10-2004, 07:56 PM

Hi Doug,

Because of the "dished" toggle knobs, this is a M1900 AE and not a M1906 AE.

The photos may have bad glare and all, but it appears to be a refinished gun. The strawed parts look awfully glossy...especially the extractor...

I would ask for better photos...especially of the "polished" area under the thumb safety lever (it should be white, well formed and slightly relief cut around the white shape), the stampings on the front of the frame, and the barrel markings. Ask the serial number and if "Germany" appears anywhere on the pistol.

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Ron Wood · 08-10-2004, 09:23 PM

Grab it.

Hugh · 08-10-2004, 09:59 PM

1900 AE -- I'm with Ron. <img border="0" alt="[blabla]" title="" src="graemlins/a_smil17.gif" />

Dwight Gruber · 08-10-2004, 10:12 PM

Like Ron sez, grabbit!...and then send me all the pertinent info for my survey...

--Dwight

Doug G. · 08-10-2004, 10:31 PM

Ok, just spoke with the seller. Serial number is 13373 and he took it apart and all is matching. Bore is dark, but strong. He rated the finish at 90% due to some holster wear and the front strap turning plum. He assured me that the shineyness was due to oil and flash form the camera. Polished mark under safety is dull, but not blued so correct. Gun is marked Germany under the serial number. He seems pretty firm at $1500 (I offered $1250).
Anyone know where Anahuac, TX is? I am really thinking about buying it, but if I don't I'll let you all know where to get it. <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> Because of the "dished" toggle knobs, this is a M1900 AE and not a M1906 AE. <hr /></blockquote>Pete, thanks, but I already knew it was mis identified.

Ron Wood · 08-10-2004, 10:41 PM

Me first.

08-10-2004, 06:39 PM	#1
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	1900 AE opinions I have a chance to buy this luger. He thinks itÃ¢??s a 1906 AE. He rates condition at 90% and wants $1500. Unfortunately he did not give me the serial number and did not take very good pics. He claims it's 100% matching. From the last pics the blue looks good, but the sharp edges that normally would appear near the receiver ring look a little rounded? Opinions? __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

08-10-2004, 09:23 PM	#3
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: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	Grab it. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-10-2004, 09:59 PM	#4
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	1900 AE -- I'm with Ron. <img border="0" alt="[blabla]" title="" src="graemlins/a_smil17.gif" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-10-2004, 10:31 PM	#6
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Ok, just spoke with the seller. Serial number is 13373 and he took it apart and all is matching. Bore is dark, but strong. He rated the finish at 90% due to some holster wear and the front strap turning plum. He assured me that the shineyness was due to oil and flash form the camera. Polished mark under safety is dull, but not blued so correct. Gun is marked Germany under the serial number. He seems pretty firm at $1500 (I offered $1250). Anyone know where Anahuac, TX is? I am really thinking about buying it, but if I don't I'll let you all know where to get it. <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" /> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva"> Because of the "dished" toggle knobs, this is a M1900 AE and not a M1906 AE. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Pete, thanks, but I already knew it was mis identified. __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

08-10-2004, 10:41 PM	#7
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: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	Me first. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-10-2004, 07:56 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Doug, Because of the "dished" toggle knobs, this is a M1900 AE and not a M1906 AE. The photos may have bad glare and all, but it appears to be a refinished gun. The strawed parts look awfully glossy...especially the extractor... I would ask for better photos...especially of the "polished" area under the thumb safety lever (it should be white, well formed and slightly relief cut around the white shape), the stampings on the front of the frame, and the barrel markings. Ask the serial number and if "Germany" appears anywhere on the pistol. Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

08-10-2004, 10:12 PM	#5
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Like Ron sez, grabbit!...and then send me all the pertinent info for my survey... --Dwight