1900 luger test trials book

I have a question about a rock island arsenal holster stamped e. The colt model 1900 is a shortrecoil operated selfloading, or semiautomatic. In april 1900 the ordnance board authorized an order for 1,000 dwm model 1900 luger pistols, which were delivered in two separate lots. Dwm manufactured approximately 12,000 1900 american eagle lugers. Naturally, the american imports had the beautiful american eagle stamping. Walters the luger book on page 239, paragraph r67 russia and in c. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre1945 manufacture.

A copy of the book,signed by the author and numbered to this gun is included with this lot. Test trials american eagle luger semiautomatic pistol with original rock island arsenal leather holster this is a very good example of a scarce dwm model 1900 american eagle test luger that was purchased in august 1901 by the u. Lot detail c 1900 dwm test eagle luger semiautomatic. This is an actual gun from the trial, making it one of the only 1,000 that was ordered. Michael reese ii in 1977 wrote one of the first books on the american eagle test series of guns in his book 1900 luger u. This is a dwm model 1900 american eagle luger that was purchased by the u. The serials all match and fall within the bannerman test luger serials. Reeses book, 1900 luger, he provides insight into the trials of the 1900 luger by providing the test results of these pistols for the reader to discern what is fact and fiction. It has the dmw roll mark on the top of the rear toggle and also has the american eagle seal on the breach this is a pre ww1 civilian pistol that was manufactured for export and sale in the us. But it is a good find and depends on how much you paid for it.

Armys evaluation of the luger semiautomatic pistol in 1901. As history has shown, the united states did not adopt the luger in 1900 or at any point during its history. By contrast, mauser c96s and lugers had manual thumb safeties from the outset. Luger brought 746 rounds of this new ammunition to the march 1907 trials with his. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger. Apr 14, 2018 eugene golubtsov, aka lugerman, is manufacturing reproduction. Finding an ae luger in europe would be unusual, but not unheard of. A small group of officers convened in january and march of 1907 to conduct trials on the pistol designs that had been submitted to the army, including several guns that would become iconic. Marked in the commercial style without a germany export stamp. Meadows page387 lists 144 1900 american eagle test lugers in the. Manufacturing is based on blueprints taken off the original 45 acp luger made at dwm germany in 1907 under supervision of georg luger himself for us army trials of 1907 for a new 45 caliber handgun. Comments on the pistol little bighorn history alliance. Item number1103 descriptionthe luger book in mint condition.

Dwm provided two sample luger pistols chambered in. Throughout this book, well use the vernacular name luger or. The serbian, king carolos i, the 1900 bulgarian and russian in addition to the south american nations were presented with samples of the 1900 luger for testing and trials. These trials lasted from late 1900 through 1910 and resulted in the adoption of the. Eugene golubtsov, aka lugerman, is manufacturing reproduction. Dec 17, 2016 1900 early american eagle luger the first test was with just two pistols but the american eagle was employed as a sales tool and when the second test began with the order for another pistols from dwm and holsters from the rock island arsenal they all had the american eagle. Now they made 12000 1900 american eagles and only a few were us test models. Documents detailing tauscher stating that lugers would be shipped in two separate shipments of 500 each. Beginning in 1900, the army began to acquire test quantities of commercial pistols for field testing and evaluation. How it made it over there will probably never be known. These luger pistols were obtained in 1901 and were issued to u. Interestin comments from the us army of 1900 test trials ive been sort of interested in the test trial the us army began in 1900 to select the new army pistol. At the conclusion of these tests the lugers were deemed inadequate for u. American eagle test series of guns in his book 1900 luger u.

Pistol trial luger, made by dwm for the us army military trials in 1900. These pistols were marked with a large and elaborate american eagle crest, in an attempt by dwm to enhance the guns appeal to americans. Army for the semiautomatic pistol trials that were ongoing during the first decade of the 20th century. The reason i say that is becsue i have one just like what you describe. Cavalry units operating in the philippines and cuba, were they saw heavy use in police and insurgent actions. All fields must be filled in andor selected before proceeding to. Test trials by reese, with recorded numbers 6532 and 6539 listed therein. For a more detailed discussion of the 1900 ae test luger see scott meadows, u. Test trials, revised edition, michael reese ii, petersen publ. Feb 19, 2018 this luger is listed by serial number in the seminal book on the subject, 1900 luger u. Cavalry units operating in the philippines and cuba, were. Super rare and important 189900 uk trials luger sn 23 wwii rework sn 237597 mouse over image to right side of 1899 borchardt luger 22 and 23. Test trials by michael reese ii it states that on december 31, 1901, the chief of ordnance at springfield arsenal shipped one luger test piece and accessories to rock island arsenal. This manual is part of the lob collection and is featured in the new book.

The serial number range of the 50 additional 9mm luger pistols was 2240022450. Oct 04, 2016 letter recording hans tauscher presentation of luger and recommendation that the luger be submitted for testing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In essence the us army undertook to test the luger for acceptance as a service pistol from 1901 until 1907. The toggles are dished and feature the early toggle lock. Dwm 1900 us army test trials american eagle luger semi. Dwm in scroll on front toggle link and american eagle over the chamber. The trials what is now known as the famous pistol trials of 1907 might have been known as the trials of 1906 if it hadnt been for numerous delays in army scheduling and difficulties with the ammunition. The serial number falls well into the range of the us military test guns from the trials conducted in 1901 1687. Chambered for the 7,65mm parabellum, the 1900 american eagle pistol has a 434 barrel. The complete book of the pistols and revolvers of germany, 1869 to the present. Gun retains approximately 96% of the arsenal rust blue finish and 80% of the arsenal straw color. The only literature or documentation that can be found on the model 1900 russian parabellum is in two books, j. Apr 25, 2019 last two serial numbers on the right side of takedown lever.

See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I remember reading a magazine article written by garry james where he covered the history of the 1907 test trials. The encyclopedia of the borchardt and borchardtluger handguns, 18851985. I have a good friend in norway who found one just a few months ago. Interestin comments from the us army of 1900 test trials. I have performed research at various archives and obtained documents that provide additional information on these tests and that provides corrections and new information on the test pieces and their ultimate disposition.

Item number1101 descriptionthe luger pistol in near mint condition. The story of the worlds most famous handgunnook book. Test trials, the remaining holsters were bought by bannerman at a u. Actually, i believe there was an even earlier 1900 american eagle luger and, as has been noted, they were made in several series through the years.

In april of 1901, the united states board of ordnance and fortifications put in an order for 1,000 of these lugers following test trials in which the. A total of about 12,000 model 1900 american eagle lugers were produced. Cavalry troops involved in police actions in the philippines and cuba. May 27, 2011 a small group of officers convened in january and march of 1907 to conduct trials on the pistol designs that had been submitted to the army, including several guns that would become iconic. This luger is listed by serial number in the seminal book on the subject, 1900 luger u. The subject in both books is mainly the 1906 russian contract luger, of which its existence has been established, with. Super rare and important 189900 uk trials luger sn 23 wwii rework sn 237597. This is a solid representative example of an original 1900 dwm american eagle test luger as developed and sold to the u. The features of your holster match the holsters used during the 1902 u. I recently picked this up at the gun shop off consignment hoping it would just be a shooter, but upon further inspection and research i think i may have stumbled upon an us army test trials american eagle luger. Preww1 us luger holster miscellaneous holsters ref. Colts m1900 went second in tests due to a delay in production.

It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase. This is a very nice example of an original 1900 dwm american eagle test luger as developed and sold to the u. See all listings by cabelas hammond print this listing. An exact replica of a 1907 us army trials luger in 45 acp is currently in. Government around the turn of the century for test trials. Originally scheduled to begin on september 12, 1906, schedule conflicts with those appointed to the board caused a delay until october 29. The luger has a serial numbered grip squeeze safety.

This specific luger has been fitted with the unique ideal combination shoulder stockleather holster. Preww1 us luger holster miscellaneous holsters ref u. This led to the 1907 pistol trials in which no less than ten revolvers and semiautos competed. The subject in both books is mainly the 1906 russian contract luger, of which its existence has been. Test holster invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just. After complaints about the small caliber of the early 1900 lugers, dwm. Included in the test are photos of actual surviving specimens and some of the holsters specially produced for them by rock island arsenal. Stewarts military antiques 1900 luger book, us test.

Army held trials for a largecaliber semiautomatic pistol, which constituted the fourth and final evaluation of the luger or parabellum pistol design by u. Lining not available for guns with cutback target sights note. Early old model commercial production american eagle lugers. Letter recording hans tauscher presentation of luger and recommendation that the luger be submitted for testing. Read more read less discover prime book box for kids story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price.