Test Eagle 7085

drbuster · 01-05-2012, 09:32 PM

Had a chance to photograph this transitional TE with the last two digits of the serial number BOTH on the flat and right side of the take down lever. The holster isn't too shabby eithere! This rig has been in a local family for over 50 years.

sheepherder · 01-05-2012, 09:43 PM

WOW!!!

mrerick · 01-05-2012, 10:08 PM

Exceptional! This one stood the "test" of time as well!

I wonder what actual testing took place with this one. It looks practically unused.

Marc

alvin · 01-05-2012, 10:44 PM

I am shooting a few old guns, and to my surprise, I found it's hard to generate significant wear on the finish and bore. Of course, I did not throw sand into action intentionally. Regular range condition. Stored carefully though.

nukem556 · 01-05-2012, 10:50 PM

whoa.....thats about the nicest TE I've ever seen.....unreal!

Ron Wood · 01-06-2012, 12:27 AM

Spectacular looking gun and holster. If #6227 recently sold for just over $7K, I can't imagine what this rig might bring.

Jan C Still · 01-06-2012, 04:50 AM

drbuster
1900 AE Test Luger, sn 7085. It is in the Bannerman serial range and is unusual because its take down lever is stamped with the last two digets of its serial number on its right end and also on its left flat. The transition from right end to left flat reportedly happened at about serial number 7108. Dont recall seeing a 1900 AE Test Luger with a takedown lever stamped on both ends before. Thanks for posting. (see page 412-422 Central Powers Pistols for additional photographs and information on US test Lugers.)
Jan

rhuff · 01-06-2012, 04:54 PM

Well, I have to go get a paper towel to clean the drool off of my keyboard!! What a beautiful Luger!! I can not imagine owning that one for 50 years.

Douglas Jr. · 01-08-2012, 05:35 AM

Perfect. Simply the best Test Luger I've seen.
Douglas

CavScoutEurope · 01-08-2012, 10:00 PM

wow! Wouldn't it be nice to go back 50 years or so and get a couple of Test Lugers for cheap?

Hugo Borchardt · 01-12-2012, 11:07 AM

Incredible. Thanks so much for photographing and sharing!

deepdarkwoodsman · 01-12-2012, 12:14 PM

There has been an ongoing discussion about this gun on the gunboards.com/still website. Everyone should check it out.

Doug

01-05-2012, 09:32 PM	#1
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Test Eagle 7085 Had a chance to photograph this transitional TE with the last two digits of the serial number BOTH on the flat and right side of the take down lever. The holster isn't too shabby eithere! This rig has been in a local family for over 50 years. Attached Thumbnails

01-05-2012, 09:43 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,183 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	WOW!!! __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-05-2012, 10:08 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Exceptional! This one stood the "test" of time as well! I wonder what actual testing took place with this one. It looks practically unused. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-12-2012, 11:07 AM	#11
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 340 Thanked 133 Times in 47 Posts	Incredible. Thanks so much for photographing and sharing! __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

01-05-2012, 10:44 PM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I am shooting a few old guns, and to my surprise, I found it's hard to generate significant wear on the finish and bore. Of course, I did not throw sand into action intentionally. Regular range condition. Stored carefully though.

01-05-2012, 10:50 PM	#5
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	whoa.....thats about the nicest TE I've ever seen.....unreal!

01-06-2012, 12:27 AM	#6
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 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	Spectacular looking gun and holster. If #6227 recently sold for just over $7K, I can't imagine what this rig might bring. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-06-2012, 04:50 AM	#7
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	drbuster 1900 AE Test Luger, sn 7085. It is in the Bannerman serial range and is unusual because its take down lever is stamped with the last two digets of its serial number on its right end and also on its left flat. The transition from right end to left flat reportedly happened at about serial number 7108. Dont recall seeing a 1900 AE Test Luger with a takedown lever stamped on both ends before. Thanks for posting. (see page 412-422 Central Powers Pistols for additional photographs and information on US test Lugers.) Jan

01-06-2012, 04:54 PM	#8
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Well, I have to go get a paper towel to clean the drool off of my keyboard!! What a beautiful Luger!! I can not imagine owning that one for 50 years.

01-08-2012, 05:35 AM	#9
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Perfect. Simply the best Test Luger I've seen. Douglas

01-08-2012, 10:00 PM	#10
CavScoutEurope User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 86 Thanks: 102 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	wow! Wouldn't it be nice to go back 50 years or so and get a couple of Test Lugers for cheap?

01-12-2012, 12:14 PM	#12
deepdarkwoodsman User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	There has been an ongoing discussion about this gun on the gunboards.com/still website. Everyone should check it out. Doug