1906 American Eagle 9mm SOLD

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This is a 1906 Model, 9mm (Hard to Find) with the "new model" transitional frame with a Type III thumb safety and a grip squeeze safety.  There is an "American Eagle" from the US Great Seal over the Chamber and the DWM (Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken AG) on the first toggle link.   (1573)

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During the US Government testing in 1901 of the 1900 Parabellum the American Eagle was employed as a sales tool and when the second test began in 1907 with the order for another 1000 pistols from DWM and 1000 holsters from the Rock Island Arsenal they all had the American Eagle. The acceptance by first the Swiss and then the Americans for their national symbol on the gun highlights the "contract gun series"

 

The frame is the "new" model short frame with the American Eagle seal over the chamber. The thumb safety is not marked but polished and extractor  is marked "Loaded" in English  This Luger has all matching numbers. The barrel is numbered and proofed and matches the frame.

This Parabellum is all matching;  the magazine  is correct and does not exhibit any serial number. Not too often do you find a 1906 with such clean lines and bevels, let along the distinctive fire-blued toggle connecting pins.

Above:  You can see how the serial numbers have been applied in the "hidden" commercial fashion. Also the application of the Crown N which replaced the Crown B and Crown U proofed. The Crown G which meant rifled barrel had long been dropped as a required proof since all these weapons were rifled.

 

To understand the early Parabellum production you must understand the serial number system and how it was applied. In 1900 at the start of commercial production (although George Luger made Lugers in 1897, 98 and 99 it was in 1900 that the full production of the 1900 Model was underway). There were two assembly plants established to manufacture the gun, one use the Crown U, Crown B proofs the second made guns without  these proofs.  Therefore DWM was exercising strict quality control of the pieces.

The serial number range for the 1900 Luger was from 1 to 9999. The serial number range from 1901 produced Lugers was 1 to 9999.  To differentiate you must go to the design of the thumb safety.   The 1890's - 1900 models used the Type I safety which was long flat and cross checkered. Somewhere around 400 serial number in 1901 they began to use the Type II safety which was high domed and cross checkered.  These Type II also seem to show up on presentation and "B" Model Prototypes.

 

This model is a  hold open variation. The first toggle link is marked with the DWM monogram. The safety is the squeeze grip with the thumb safety "safe" in the up position. Note the rebated trigger guard. The Serial Number is 5 digits with no small letter suffix characteristic of the commercial models which were numbered consecutively until 1923. No Stock Lug present.

One of the things "known" about Lugers is that international law required guns made for commercial sales must show the country of origin.  Usually this was done on the early Lugers by placing "Germany" on the front of the frame under the serial number.  This gun does exhibit this 'commercial' designation. A clean commercial magazine bottom, absolutely correct for the 7.65mm 1906 American Eagle. This is one of the classic Lugers exported by DWM to the United States as a commercial version.

 

Left: All Matching On the left:  You can see the close up of the Great Seal of the United States which DWM applied to the 1900 and 1906 models as a sales tool for the American public.  The Swiss were so impressed by the early Swiss Cross that DWM had the American Eagle initially engraved and then roll stamped into the chamber and so began a long series of contract guns stamped with nationality symbols.

The extractor is marked Loaded in English to tell you when there is a round in the chamber.  Note the bevel in the 1st toggle link  which is characteristic of the DWM produced guns.  While every Luger was interchangeable each manufacturer has some small distinctions in their process that set them apart.

 

In the years that followed the Swiss Cross and American Eagle on the chamber, DWM installed cross rifles on the Russian, crests on the Serbian, Bulgarian, Prussian, Mexican, Dutch, Portuguese, Brazilian, Venezuelan, Bolivian, Tokyo Electric Co., and  the Spanish Guard just to name a few. Remember these were independent gun makers whose success as was achieved selling their product.

 

Very clean and minty both inside and out.  Most of these early guns were purchase and saved by the early owners and not used as "working" guns. Note the nitrate finish on the sear spring and rear mail axel pin. really in good shape.  Sometimes we find some in the western states that have homemade holsters and show the wear that came with continual usage.  There was recently a 1906 American Eagle attributed to a western sheriff with a holster rig at a Vegas Show.

You can see the close up of the Great Seal of the United States which DWM applied to the 1900 and 1906 models as a sales tool for the American public.  The Swiss were so impressed by the early Swiss Cross that DWM had the American Eagle initially engraved and then roll stamped into the chamber and so began a long series of contract guns stamped with nationality symbols.

 

Very clean and minty both inside and out.  Most of these early guns were purchase and saved by the early owners and not used as "working" guns.  sometimes we find some in the western states that have homemade holsters and show the wear that came with continual usage.  There was recently a 1906 American Eagle attributed to a western sheriff with a holster rig at a Vegas Show.

This is the classic American Eagle Luger, the basic collectors must have in any serious collection.  While these models are not 'rare' they are difficult to obtain in excellent condition as this one represents.  See Kenyon "Lugers at Random" Page 104Holding an early Luger, a timeless representation of a personal level of quality and pride of craftsmanship, brings you back a hundred years to another century of weapons development.

Holding an early Luger, a timeless representation of a personal level of quality and pride of craftsmanship, brings you back a hundred years to another century of weapons development. This Luger represents a piece of history and a turning point in our nations weapons procurement.  Old catalogs list these guns originally from $18-$35 depending on the year they were offered.   All that craftsmanship could be yours for $30.00; unbelievable.

It is entirely subjective to give any Luger a rating of excellent or fine, just as it is to declare it xx% blued or strawed. Few Lugers are out of the box new and these are premium priced. Bluing percentages is like Beauty, in the eye of the beholder.  We strive to provide pictures so you can judge for yourself if the gun meets your criteria.

 

As the Luger became more recognized, DWM began an active export campaign both in North and South America.  While there was greater acceptance of the Luger in South America the popularity of the Luger in the US was increased by the placement of the US Seal with the American Eagle over the chamber. It wasn't a contract, just marketing that brought about the American Eagle, one of the most sought after variations of the Luger.

 

This is a beautify example of the 1906 American Eagle DWM Parabellum. A 9mm newly designed 9mm barrel this is the classic Luger with the squeeze grip safety.  Call for availability. Any questions to josef@phoenixinvestmentarms.com

 
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