New to Me GT refurbished 1906 AE “Fondler”

HerrKaiser · 12-23-2022, 06:25 PM

Well, what can I say, he has done it again! After getting my Brazilian contract Luger, I have always loved the feel of the 1906 but was always loathe to overly handle the one I had for fear of hurting the finish. So I asked GT to source a shooter grade 1906 for me to love on a little more and he really delivered. It is a finish challenged but all matching 1906 American Eagle serial number 28808, still built on a Long Frame too! Had it undergo the full GT workshop treatment so I know when I can source some more .30 Luger ammo at an affordable price, I can shoot it and it will function as intended. As it is all matching and the finish is original despite the extensive wear, I don’t know how often I will actually go shoot it. At the bare minimum I can love up on this one without worrying about marring the finish up. Maybe more appropriately titled as a “fondler” than a true “shooter.”

I just love the balance that the 1906 models have and the way they feel in hand. The fact that now I have an early AE as one I can play with more instead of a frankenluger 1906 type just makes it that much of a better Christmas/Birthday present. In the meantime, enjoy the pictures. Last one is with my Brazilian for reference. Thank you again GT for all the help in making this happen!

sdmark777 · 12-23-2022, 06:57 PM

Merry Christmas Herrkaiser! Congrats on your new Christmas toy!! Thanks for sharing.

Pistol · 12-24-2022, 10:21 AM

GT is the man!

Doubs · 12-24-2022, 11:57 AM

The 1906 is my favorite model as I've said before. HerrKaiser, GT has made you the perfect shooter and I hope you enjoy it for many years.

Ron Wood · 12-24-2022, 12:03 PM

Well done to both you and G.T. Your AE is real close to my 1906 AE, #28866, in 9mm!

HerrKaiser · 12-24-2022, 01:48 PM

Thank you! I hope to enjoy it for a long time as well.

Quick question though, is this 28808 or 28308?

ithacaartist · 12-24-2022, 10:14 PM

It's a three. What's the number on the barrel?

HerrKaiser · 12-24-2022, 10:59 PM

Also looks like a 3 in Person.

jeb111 · 12-26-2022, 11:48 AM

Herr Kaiser you need to update your avatar.
Jim

Lugerdoc · 01-08-2023, 02:25 PM

Anyone seeking a typical worn, but matching original 1906 Brazilian contract luger for GT to restore: I have #636 available with original unnmbered wood bottom mag & grips @$2000 or best trade.

12-23-2022, 06:25 PM	#1
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	New to Me GT refurbished 1906 AE “Fondler” Well, what can I say, he has done it again! After getting my Brazilian contract Luger, I have always loved the feel of the 1906 but was always loathe to overly handle the one I had for fear of hurting the finish. So I asked GT to source a shooter grade 1906 for me to love on a little more and he really delivered. It is a finish challenged but all matching 1906 American Eagle serial number 28808, still built on a Long Frame too! Had it undergo the full GT workshop treatment so I know when I can source some more .30 Luger ammo at an affordable price, I can shoot it and it will function as intended. As it is all matching and the finish is original despite the extensive wear, I don’t know how often I will actually go shoot it. At the bare minimum I can love up on this one without worrying about marring the finish up. Maybe more appropriately titled as a “fondler” than a true “shooter.” I just love the balance that the 1906 models have and the way they feel in hand. The fact that now I have an early AE as one I can play with more instead of a frankenluger 1906 type just makes it that much of a better Christmas/Birthday present. In the meantime, enjoy the pictures. Last one is with my Brazilian for reference. Thank you again GT for all the help in making this happen! Attached Thumbnails __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

12-24-2022, 12:03 PM	#5
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	Well done to both you and G.T. Your AE is real close to my 1906 AE, #28866, in 9mm! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-24-2022, 10:14 PM	#7
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 7,285 Thanked 2,579 Times in 1,366 Posts	It's a three. What's the number on the barrel? __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

12-24-2022, 10:59 PM	#8
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	Also looks like a 3 in Person. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

01-08-2023, 02:25 PM	#10
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Anyone seeking a typical worn, but matching original 1906 Brazilian contract luger for GT to restore: I have #636 available with original unnmbered wood bottom mag & grips @$2000 or best trade. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

12-23-2022, 06:57 PM	#2
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 695 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	Merry Christmas Herrkaiser! Congrats on your new Christmas toy!! Thanks for sharing.

12-24-2022, 10:21 AM	#3
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 428 Thanks: 448 Thanked 220 Times in 99 Posts	GT is the man!

12-24-2022, 11:57 AM	#4
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,687 Times in 554 Posts	The 1906 is my favorite model as I've said before. HerrKaiser, GT has made you the perfect shooter and I hope you enjoy it for many years.

12-24-2022, 01:48 PM	#6
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	Thank you! I hope to enjoy it for a long time as well. Quick question though, is this 28808 or 28308? Attached Thumbnails __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

12-26-2022, 11:48 AM	#9
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 712 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	Herr Kaiser you need to update your avatar. Jim

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