BUG proof

Mike B · 05-07-2013, 09:17 PM

I have had the good fortune of owning a few 1906 American Eagle Lugers over the past several years, both 7.65mm and 9mm. It appears that proof marks on this model Luger varies from none, to a simple crown N and BUG proof. Is there a serial number range that either of the three possibilities fall into? In addition, are the BUG proofed '06 Lugers more desirable or worth more than the others? Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

Edward Tinker · 05-07-2013, 09:25 PM

Mike, did you look over the commercial listing that Dwight put together? It lists by serial number and proof markings as much as possible, which really gives you a feel when they did what markings.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=25436

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Dwight Gruber · 05-08-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike B

I have had the good fortune of owning a few 1906 American Eagle Lugers over the past several years, both 7.65mm and 9mm. It appears that proof marks on this model Luger varies from none, to a simple crown N and BUG proof. Is there a serial number range that either of the three possibilities fall into? In addition, are the BUG proofed '06 Lugers more desirable or worth more than the others? Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

The link Ed posted is dead. I really am working on a commercial database update, promise.

The no-proof guns are intermixed with c/BUG proofs until their reports peter out about sn 46672. The first report of a lazy c/N is sn 49074, and the last c/BUG report is sn 53514. Pistols are almost universally proofed once the lazy c/N appears.

These details are interesting and meaningful to people like me who really care about commercial Lugers. Realistically they have little to no bearing on desirability or value.

--Dwight

Edward Tinker · 05-08-2013, 09:02 PM

Dwight, no it isn't, at least I could read the posting AND download the pdf?
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NOTE: JUST THE FIRST PAGE

roadkill1 · 05-08-2013, 10:49 PM

Ed:

I too could not access the hyperlink. When I tried, the message I received was "Invalid Thread Specified............please notify the administrator."

I am using a MAC and not a DOS based computer. Don't know if that plays into not being able to view this thread??

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

Ron

CJS57 · 05-09-2013, 08:17 AM

Same here, can't get into the hyperlink.

This one works for me: http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...7&d=1314286635

About BUG vs. C/N, given a choice I prefer BUG, but condition/price ratio trump proofing.

05-07-2013, 09:17 PM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	BUG proof I have had the good fortune of owning a few 1906 American Eagle Lugers over the past several years, both 7.65mm and 9mm. It appears that proof marks on this model Luger varies from none, to a simple crown N and BUG proof. Is there a serial number range that either of the three possibilities fall into? In addition, are the BUG proofed '06 Lugers more desirable or worth more than the others? Any input will be appreciated. Thanks, Mike

05-07-2013, 09:25 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Mike, did you look over the commercial listing that Dwight put together? It lists by serial number and proof markings as much as possible, which really gives you a feel when they did what markings. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=25436 . . . __________________ 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

05-08-2013, 09:02 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Dwight, no it isn't, at least I could read the posting AND download the pdf? . . . NOTE: JUST THE FIRST PAGE Attached Thumbnails

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roadkill1 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 127 Thanks: 166 Thanked 129 Times in 63 Posts	Ed: I too could not access the hyperlink. When I tried, the message I received was "Invalid Thread Specified............please notify the administrator." I am using a MAC and not a DOS based computer. Don't know if that plays into not being able to view this thread?? Thanks for any help or suggestions. Ron

05-09-2013, 08:17 AM	#6
CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	Same here, can't get into the hyperlink. This one works for me: http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...7&d=1314286635 About BUG vs. C/N, given a choice I prefer BUG, but condition/price ratio trump proofing.