1906 AE 4" barrel 9mm

wlyon · 02-15-2009, 08:26 PM

1906 AE 4" barrel 9mm.
Today at local gun show. No proofs, germany on front of frame, polished lower safety,Serial # 26xxx, ( waiting for owners permission to release serial number) Interesting serial number on barrel. Original was two numbers off, then last number re-stamped to frame and parts last number. Witness marks look good. Correct font and appears to have been blued after number change. Rest all matches ,70 %+ overall. Not for Sale. For Dwight,Ron will send full serial number when given the ok. Bill

wlyon · 02-16-2009, 12:47 PM

Serial number on above 26644. Bill. Any idea on value?

Ron Wood · 02-16-2009, 01:29 PM

Really hard to say Bill. The serial overstamp probably is legit, but 70% isn't a lot of finish. A 9mm AE is nice to have, but not especially rare. The overall appearance (e.g. no pittting, excessive wear, etc.) goes a long way in sales appeal, a bright gun holds more value than a dull one. I am guessing $1200 and it could go up or down from there.

wlyon · 02-16-2009, 03:57 PM

Thank you Ron. It may be 80%. It has been used but not abused. He doesn't want to sell it he was just curious what it was worth. How many of these were manufactured? Bill

Edward Tinker · 02-16-2009, 04:38 PM

Bill, I think You can get a feel for how many 1906's by looking at Dwights commericial database?

But I would guess without pictures and your description of $1000-$1500; market is funny right now, things that I'd think would sell for $1500, sell for $1000...

Ed

wlyon · 02-17-2009, 02:15 PM

Thanks Ed Bill

02-15-2009, 08:26 PM	#1
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,522 Times in 940 Posts	1906 AE 4" barrel 9mm 1906 AE 4" barrel 9mm. Today at local gun show. No proofs, germany on front of frame, polished lower safety,Serial # 26xxx, ( waiting for owners permission to release serial number) Interesting serial number on barrel. Original was two numbers off, then last number re-stamped to frame and parts last number. Witness marks look good. Correct font and appears to have been blued after number change. Rest all matches ,70 %+ overall. Not for Sale. For Dwight,Ron will send full serial number when given the ok. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

02-16-2009, 12:47 PM	#2
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,522 Times in 940 Posts	Serial number on above 26644. Bill. Any idea on value? __________________ Bill Lyon

02-16-2009, 01:29 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: 6,987 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,090 Times in 1,675 Posts	Really hard to say Bill. The serial overstamp probably is legit, but 70% isn't a lot of finish. A 9mm AE is nice to have, but not especially rare. The overall appearance (e.g. no pittting, excessive wear, etc.) goes a long way in sales appeal, a bright gun holds more value than a dull one. I am guessing $1200 and it could go up or down from there. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-16-2009, 03:57 PM	#4
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,522 Times in 940 Posts	Thank you Ron. It may be 80%. It has been used but not abused. He doesn't want to sell it he was just curious what it was worth. How many of these were manufactured? Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

02-16-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Bill, I think You can get a feel for how many 1906's by looking at Dwights commericial database? But I would guess without pictures and your description of $1000-$1500; market is funny right now, things that I'd think would sell for $1500, sell for $1000... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-17-2009, 02:15 PM	#6
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,522 Times in 940 Posts	Thanks Ed Bill __________________ Bill Lyon