1906 American Eagle

Nomadr · 08-14-2004, 12:11 AM

Seen a 1906 30 cal. American Eagle at a small local gun shop today. Complete matching and comes with holster (Brown marked AWM 2 and N.BURGHARD PASSING) and 2 mags. 98 blue but the grips were a little worn. "No Gesichert" Asking price is $2500.
Is that price in line?
Nomadr

Edward Tinker · 08-14-2004, 12:32 AM

Robert I am unsure, but looking on Simpsons website, they have several for that price, minus a holster.

Personally I am always leery and very careful about guns that are better than 98%, and then have wear on the grips...

Ed

Imperial Arms · 08-14-2004, 12:34 AM

The holster sounds interesting being marked 'AWM'. Please try and post images to this forum.

Cheers,
Albert

Nomadr · 08-14-2004, 12:39 AM

Thank you Ed, I was thinking the same thing when I looked at the grips.

Bob

Nomadr · 08-14-2004, 12:42 AM

I will be back to the shop on Monday, I can take a PIC and post it.

Bob

Dwight Gruber · 08-14-2004, 05:23 AM

Bob,

Please check this link for the items I'm looking for for my early serial# survey, I'd appreciate it if you could check these details and report them back.

Thanks in advance.

--Dwight

mauro · 08-14-2004, 09:56 AM

Hello Bob,
AWM is the acceptance stamp used by the Artilleriewerkstatten Munchen. The Artilleriewerkstatten was a technical branch specialized in the development and trials of Ã¢??itemsÃ¢?Â for the German Artillery (see page 31 and 32 of my book). In particular, it was in charge for the holsters acceptance before delivering them to the units. Usually the holster shows a three lines stamp AWM/ working group/ year.
For example, my Huber pigskin holster shows AWM /1/15.
I guess that the number two in the holster you mention means second working group.
In any case, the holster you mention is a military one, used during WWI so in not related to a pre-WWI commercial production (1906 .30 Luger American Eagle).
Ciao
Mauro

Nomadr · 08-15-2004, 12:14 AM

I will get back with info on Monday or Tuesday.
Thanks for everyone's response
Bob

08-14-2004, 12:11 AM	#1
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	1906 American Eagle Seen a 1906 30 cal. American Eagle at a small local gun shop today. Complete matching and comes with holster (Brown marked AWM 2 and N.BURGHARD PASSING) and 2 mags. 98 blue but the grips were a little worn. "No Gesichert" Asking price is $2500. Is that price in line? Nomadr

08-14-2004, 12:32 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Robert I am unsure, but looking on Simpsons website, they have several for that price, minus a holster. Personally I am always leery and very careful about guns that are better than 98%, and then have wear on the grips... 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

08-14-2004, 09:56 AM	#7
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Hello Bob, AWM is the acceptance stamp used by the Artilleriewerkstatten Munchen. The Artilleriewerkstatten was a technical branch specialized in the development and trials of Ã¢??itemsÃ¢?Â for the German Artillery (see page 31 and 32 of my book). In particular, it was in charge for the holsters acceptance before delivering them to the units. Usually the holster shows a three lines stamp AWM/ working group/ year. For example, my Huber pigskin holster shows AWM /1/15. I guess that the number two in the holster you mention means second working group. In any case, the holster you mention is a military one, used during WWI so in not related to a pre-WWI commercial production (1906 .30 Luger American Eagle). Ciao Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

08-14-2004, 12:34 AM	#3
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	The holster sounds interesting being marked 'AWM'. Please try and post images to this forum. Cheers, Albert

08-14-2004, 12:39 AM	#4
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	Thank you Ed, I was thinking the same thing when I looked at the grips. Bob

08-14-2004, 12:42 AM	#5
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	I will be back to the shop on Monday, I can take a PIC and post it. Bob

08-14-2004, 05:23 AM	#6
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	Bob, Please check this link for the items I'm looking for for my early serial# survey, I'd appreciate it if you could check these details and report them back. Thanks in advance. --Dwight

08-15-2004, 12:14 AM	#8
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	I will get back with info on Monday or Tuesday. Thanks for everyone's response Bob