Need info; AE luger 30cal

Edward Tung · 09-30-2005, 05:45 AM

I took a stroll into a local gunshop today and found an AE luger in 30cal. The finish was about 50%. The pistol had a grip safety and the serial number was 5 digits 371XX. Can anyone date this pistol? The old man wants 1000 bucks which doesn't seem bad. Bore is a bit dark but still got good lands and grooves. Thanks
Edward

drbuster · 09-30-2005, 10:03 AM

Sounds like a reasonably priced 1906 American Eagle, probably the most common of the American Eagle Lugers. With only 50% finish remaining, it may be more a shooter than a collector's piece. Of course, for that price, one may one Ted Green to get a crack at restoring it.

09-30-2005, 05:45 AM	#1
Edward Tung User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need info; AE luger 30cal I took a stroll into a local gunshop today and found an AE luger in 30cal. The finish was about 50%. The pistol had a grip safety and the serial number was 5 digits 371XX. Can anyone date this pistol? The old man wants 1000 bucks which doesn't seem bad. Bore is a bit dark but still got good lands and grooves. Thanks Edward

09-30-2005, 10:03 AM	#2
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Sounds like a reasonably priced 1906 American Eagle, probably the most common of the American Eagle Lugers. With only 50% finish remaining, it may be more a shooter than a collector's piece. Of course, for that price, one may one Ted Green to get a crack at restoring it.