1906 American Eagle

BILL · 11-07-2001, 09:09 PM

Well, I just got my 1906 .30Luger American Eagle back today from Ted Green. It has been about an hour and I haven't put it down yet. There are few words in my vocabulary to describe the look and feel of it (yeah, it even feels better). This is a pistol that I have had for over twenty years and in all those years I never thought that it could look this 'elegant'. That is the best word that I can think of to describe it. I guess I didn't realize what shape it was in until I saw it today. It has a rich, radiant deep rust blue that is exactly the right depth and color. All the small parts are like beautiful jewels and the fired blue parts are deep and lustrous. Keep in mind, this was no dog to start with and now it is totally radiant! If you know me, I am very picky and I debated long and hard about having this restored. I definitely made the right decision. To anyone who is considering having a Luger restored by Ted Green: You will not regret it. His meticulous hand finishing and attention to detail is not only apparent but it stands out. There is nothing mediocre or 'ho-hum' about this pistol. Anyone who hasn't seen his work can look at the pictures on his website but even as good as digital cameras are there is no way that one can capture the luster of this gun. I am looking at it in extremely bright light and it is awesome. Besides being beautiful it has new springs throughout, it has been internally polished, the rails have been polished and it has been test fired. I have the test target which was posted here and it is impressive. I am excited and am planning on shooting it just to see if I can better Herr Green's marksmanship (and to enjoy the experience of shooting a Luger so fine). I have seen reports like this in the past and never thought that I would be feeling this way about a piece of steel and wood but I am totally impressed. I know that it is getting hard to get on Ted's list but I would advise not waiting too long. I wish I would have had him do this work for me sooner (I could have been enjoying this and showing it off that much longer). All I can say is that it is really cool to have a gun this pretty and tight and know that it was made in 1906 in Germany and stamped with the Presidential Seal of the United States (and now it is shining like it never has since I have had it). Thank you Ted Green. You are a master craftsman and, even though I will try, I don't think any pictures I take will be close to the way to this pistol really shines. Look for some pictures real soon.

Thor · 11-07-2001, 09:23 PM

Thanks Bill, that is very gratifying to hear. It was a true pleasure to work on and fire too! The phone call I received after you opened the package was very appreciated too! Your pleasure with your nice Luger is worth everything to me! This was a particularly nice and unique Luger and the first American Eagle I have had the pleasure to work on. This was a real great Luger and it shoots like a dream too as the previous target (and yes Ed, the range was 20 yds) indicated. A 30 Luger fired in a Luger is sweet too! I only hope I can find a candidate like Bill's for myself and can do one for me (along with a NAVY, Artillery and perhaps a K date) like it. I think they would make great displays for people coming to visit that want to see what my final Lugers look like! Again Bill, a true pleasure! You have a nice Luger now and I have happy client.....and a good friend! Life is good! ~Thor~

Hugh · 11-07-2001, 10:14 PM

And now, Ted, you can send him his $25 advertising fee!

Thor · 11-07-2001, 10:26 PM

How did you know? And it was closer to $50! Thor

BILL · 11-07-2001, 11:47 PM

BTW, part of the 'eye appeal' is due to a grip set of Cocobolo 'border' grips by non other than Hugh Clark (which I commented on in previous posts). Just to share..the first thing Ted commented on when he first saw this pistol was "Wow, man, those grips look just beautiful on this gun. It's going to be so pretty." Of course, he is right. And one other nice touch is the matching magazine bottom crafted by the world famous G.T. As soon as I take some pictures we can all judge my photographic skill (usually hit or miss). If it gets the nod, maybe it will make the December Luger of the month. It is truly a patriotic Lugerforum American Eagle. It is nice to have a pistol with all your craftsmanship in one place. The three of you have a link that will be passed from one generation to the next (not just a coincidence, I might add).

Hugh · 11-08-2001, 08:01 AM

Thanks, Bill, your commission check is in the mail!

11-07-2001, 09:09 PM	#1
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1906 American Eagle Well, I just got my 1906 .30Luger American Eagle back today from Ted Green. It has been about an hour and I haven't put it down yet. There are few words in my vocabulary to describe the look and feel of it (yeah, it even feels better). This is a pistol that I have had for over twenty years and in all those years I never thought that it could look this 'elegant'. That is the best word that I can think of to describe it. I guess I didn't realize what shape it was in until I saw it today. It has a rich, radiant deep rust blue that is exactly the right depth and color. All the small parts are like beautiful jewels and the fired blue parts are deep and lustrous. Keep in mind, this was no dog to start with and now it is totally radiant! If you know me, I am very picky and I debated long and hard about having this restored. I definitely made the right decision. To anyone who is considering having a Luger restored by Ted Green: You will not regret it. His meticulous hand finishing and attention to detail is not only apparent but it stands out. There is nothing mediocre or 'ho-hum' about this pistol. Anyone who hasn't seen his work can look at the pictures on his website but even as good as digital cameras are there is no way that one can capture the luster of this gun. I am looking at it in extremely bright light and it is awesome. Besides being beautiful it has new springs throughout, it has been internally polished, the rails have been polished and it has been test fired. I have the test target which was posted here and it is impressive. I am excited and am planning on shooting it just to see if I can better Herr Green's marksmanship (and to enjoy the experience of shooting a Luger so fine). I have seen reports like this in the past and never thought that I would be feeling this way about a piece of steel and wood but I am totally impressed. I know that it is getting hard to get on Ted's list but I would advise not waiting too long. I wish I would have had him do this work for me sooner (I could have been enjoying this and showing it off that much longer). All I can say is that it is really cool to have a gun this pretty and tight and know that it was made in 1906 in Germany and stamped with the Presidential Seal of the United States (and now it is shining like it never has since I have had it). Thank you Ted Green. You are a master craftsman and, even though I will try, I don't think any pictures I take will be close to the way to this pistol really shines. Look for some pictures real soon.

11-07-2001, 09:23 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Re: 1906 American Eagle Thanks Bill, that is very gratifying to hear. It was a true pleasure to work on and fire too! The phone call I received after you opened the package was very appreciated too! Your pleasure with your nice Luger is worth everything to me! This was a particularly nice and unique Luger and the first American Eagle I have had the pleasure to work on. This was a real great Luger and it shoots like a dream too as the previous target (and yes Ed, the range was 20 yds) indicated. A 30 Luger fired in a Luger is sweet too! I only hope I can find a candidate like Bill's for myself and can do one for me (along with a NAVY, Artillery and perhaps a K date) like it. I think they would make great displays for people coming to visit that want to see what my final Lugers look like! Again Bill, a true pleasure! You have a nice Luger now and I have happy client.....and a good friend! Life is good! ~Thor~

11-07-2001, 10:14 PM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Re: 1906 American Eagle And now, Ted, you can send him his $25 advertising fee!

11-07-2001, 10:26 PM	#4
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Re: 1906 American Eagle How did you know? And it was closer to $50! Thor

11-07-2001, 11:47 PM	#5
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1906 American Eagle BTW, part of the 'eye appeal' is due to a grip set of Cocobolo 'border' grips by non other than Hugh Clark (which I commented on in previous posts). Just to share..the first thing Ted commented on when he first saw this pistol was "Wow, man, those grips look just beautiful on this gun. It's going to be so pretty." Of course, he is right. And one other nice touch is the matching magazine bottom crafted by the world famous G.T. As soon as I take some pictures we can all judge my photographic skill (usually hit or miss). If it gets the nod, maybe it will make the December Luger of the month. It is truly a patriotic Lugerforum American Eagle. It is nice to have a pistol with all your craftsmanship in one place. The three of you have a link that will be passed from one generation to the next (not just a coincidence, I might add).

11-08-2001, 08:01 AM	#6
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Re: 1906 American Eagle Thanks, Bill, your commission check is in the mail!