Type of Luger

Ajmtactical · 04-19-2021, 08:15 AM

Hey all, new to site. Been researching as much as i can as I picked up three Lugers in a estate.

One of the Lugers I can’t seem to find what type it is, or I’m over thinking it.

Two of the Lugers seemed to be re-blued. The bluing is fairly flawless, but I assume from what little I’ve read so far that it makes that a shooter and not collectible.

I know I have a lot more to read but any preliminary info on this Luger? Maybe Help point me in the right direction to research more.

gunbugs · 04-19-2021, 10:11 AM

Appears to be a reblued 1900 american eagle 30cal.

Edward Tinker · 04-19-2021, 10:55 AM

Looks like 8293 - so just a bit more than thousand after the US Test trials

Ajmtactical · 04-19-2021, 11:18 AM

Thanks! I’ve got a lot to learn. The other two I have (one Navy) seems to be re-blued but has nice percentage of straw, not sure if that was part of the refurb or original.

I added two pics, one of each that I also picked up. Beautiful Lugers IMO but def look re-blued to me.

Wish they were completely original but it is what it is.

lugerholsterrepair · 04-19-2021, 12:40 PM

Nice catch! Reblued or not...

Edward Tinker · 04-19-2021, 12:47 PM

this 1900 appears to be reblued to me also

collectible is a fine line - reblue - depends on who reblued it, how it was reblued, etc...

value goes down as parts are changed, grips, wrong magazine, reblued, whether it is unusual, whether it is 'rarer' model, etc.

They made lugers from 1900 until 1945 and used them until the 80's in some places.

Ajmtactical · 04-19-2021, 01:01 PM

@Jerry. I was stationed at MCAS Yuma from 2000-2004

I picked up about 40 guns to sell at guns shows, etc... two of the three “might” be for sale if the value is there. I’d like to keep one for a personal collection. Just not sure how to value them yet.

Ajmtactical · 04-19-2021, 01:04 PM

@edward

At quick glance the two “nicer” Lugers seem to have all the part numbers matching. The 1900, I am having trouble finding many two digit serial numbers on the different parts. Def. not like the other two. I’ll be digging more in to them as I read more on the forum as what to look for.

Doubs · 04-19-2021, 01:06 PM

Your model 1900 AE commercial Luger was likely made in late 1901 if I'm reading Gortz & Sturgess correctly.

Ajmtactical · 04-19-2021, 01:09 PM

Wow, thanks for that info! Anything in this condition from 1901 has me happy lol

spangy · 04-19-2021, 01:26 PM

Welcome to the Forum Ajmtactical.

Talk about an instant Luger collection. Outstanding !!!

Ajmtactical · 04-19-2021, 01:46 PM

Thanks Spangy! Looking forward to picking everyone’s brains!

Edward Tinker · 04-19-2021, 04:47 PM

1900's are commercial, thus, they are mostly marked 'hidden' numbers and not marked as many places as military or police lugers.

Value is always subjective, most shooters are still 800-1000 - a 1900 is at least that, but harder to sell than a military luger.

See the FAQ in the new collectors area for a pdf on all kinds of luger facts

Ed

Ajmtactical · 04-19-2021, 07:29 PM

Thanks Ed!! Looking to pick up some books, know where I can order? ��

04-19-2021, 08:15 AM	#1
Ajmtactical User Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Type of Luger Hey all, new to site. Been researching as much as i can as I picked up three Lugers in a estate. One of the Lugers I can’t seem to find what type it is, or I’m over thinking it. Two of the Lugers seemed to be re-blued. The bluing is fairly flawless, but I assume from what little I’ve read so far that it makes that a shooter and not collectible. I know I have a lot more to read but any preliminary info on this Luger? Maybe Help point me in the right direction to research more. Attached Thumbnails

04-19-2021, 11:18 AM	#4
Ajmtactical User Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks! I’ve got a lot to learn. The other two I have (one Navy) seems to be re-blued but has nice percentage of straw, not sure if that was part of the refurb or original. I added two pics, one of each that I also picked up. Beautiful Lugers IMO but def look re-blued to me. Wish they were completely original but it is what it is. Attached Thumbnails

04-19-2021, 12:40 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Nice catch! Reblued or not... __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

04-19-2021, 01:26 PM	#11
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 617 Thanks: 3,065 Thanked 1,057 Times in 429 Posts	Welcome to the Forum Ajmtactical. Talk about an instant Luger collection. Outstanding !!! __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

04-19-2021, 04:47 PM	#13
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	1900's are commercial, thus, they are mostly marked 'hidden' numbers and not marked as many places as military or police lugers. Value is always subjective, most shooters are still 800-1000 - a 1900 is at least that, but harder to sell than a military luger. See the FAQ in the new collectors area for a pdf on all kinds of luger facts Ed __________________ 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

04-19-2021, 10:11 AM	#2
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	Appears to be a reblued 1900 american eagle 30cal.

04-19-2021, 10:55 AM	#3
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	Looks like 8293 - so just a bit more than thousand after the US Test trials

04-19-2021, 12:47 PM	#6
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	this 1900 appears to be reblued to me also collectible is a fine line - reblue - depends on who reblued it, how it was reblued, etc... value goes down as parts are changed, grips, wrong magazine, reblued, whether it is unusual, whether it is 'rarer' model, etc. They made lugers from 1900 until 1945 and used them until the 80's in some places.

04-19-2021, 01:01 PM	#7
Ajmtactical User Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	@Jerry. I was stationed at MCAS Yuma from 2000-2004 I picked up about 40 guns to sell at guns shows, etc... two of the three “might” be for sale if the value is there. I’d like to keep one for a personal collection. Just not sure how to value them yet.

04-19-2021, 01:04 PM	#8
Ajmtactical User Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	@edward At quick glance the two “nicer” Lugers seem to have all the part numbers matching. The 1900, I am having trouble finding many two digit serial numbers on the different parts. Def. not like the other two. I’ll be digging more in to them as I read more on the forum as what to look for.

04-19-2021, 01:06 PM	#9
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,687 Times in 554 Posts	Your model 1900 AE commercial Luger was likely made in late 1901 if I'm reading Gortz & Sturgess correctly.

04-19-2021, 01:09 PM	#10
Ajmtactical User Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Wow, thanks for that info! Anything in this condition from 1901 has me happy lol

04-19-2021, 01:46 PM	#12
Ajmtactical User Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Spangy! Looking forward to picking everyone’s brains!

04-19-2021, 07:29 PM	#14
Ajmtactical User Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Ed!! Looking to pick up some books, know where I can order? ��