New to me 1900 AE

gunbugs · 06-16-2020, 11:00 PM

Just picked this one up. Grips are period, but mismatched. Bore is a little frosty. Shoots well though. What a slick piece of work. Always thought the 1900's were "elegant".

Edward Tinker · 06-16-2020, 11:43 PM

Yes, I like the 1900's very much in looks - nice catch

Sergio Natali · 06-17-2020, 12:53 PM

I agree, 1900s are probably among the most elegant Lugers.
Congrats on your American Eagle.

Ron Wood · 06-17-2020, 03:02 PM

Doug,
You have a very nice example and I totally agree with you, Luger got it right the first time! The whole configuration just shouts elegance.
I have seven of them. The pride of my collection is one of the earliest pieces, a 1900 Swiss military, serial number 109. in near mint original condition still retaining the unrelieved frame and flat button magazine. I have been collecting since 1957, so I didn't put that group together very quickly or even recently. I hope your interest never wains and you will be able to add as many more pieces as you desire.
Wishing you more good luck in the future.
Ron

06-16-2020, 11:00 PM	#1
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 659 Thanks: 365 Thanked 1,178 Times in 394 Posts	New to me 1900 AE Just picked this one up. Grips are period, but mismatched. Bore is a little frosty. Shoots well though. What a slick piece of work. Always thought the 1900's were "elegant". Attached Thumbnails

06-17-2020, 12:53 PM	#3
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 agree, 1900s are probably among the most elegant Lugers. Congrats on your American Eagle. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

06-17-2020, 03:02 PM	#4
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: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Doug, You have a very nice example and I totally agree with you, Luger got it right the first time! The whole configuration just shouts elegance. I have seven of them. The pride of my collection is one of the earliest pieces, a 1900 Swiss military, serial number 109. in near mint original condition still retaining the unrelieved frame and flat button magazine. I have been collecting since 1957, so I didn't put that group together very quickly or even recently. I hope your interest never wains and you will be able to add as many more pieces as you desire. Wishing you more good luck in the future. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

06-16-2020, 11:43 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	Yes, I like the 1900's very much in looks - nice catch