SOLD - 1900 DWM American Eagle Luger - Rare Ideal Stock & Grips (9076 - 25612)

Description

5/31/23 - This is an original Model 1900 Model DWM American Eagle Luger rig with original Ideal grips and stock/holster combo. The Ideal Holster Company applied for the patent on their grip and stock/holster in 1901, and the design uses a set of special grip panels with metal locking surfaces in them in conjunction with some very clever angular geometry to allow the stock to be easily attached and detached when in the short position, but lock tight and secure when the stock is extended to shooting length. The grips are rare, but the stocks are even more difficult to find. There are in good shape overall, though obviously show wear/age. The metal of the stock is covered in brown patina and spotty oxidation. The pistol is all matching except for the side plate. American Eagle seal on the chamber. There was originally no hold-open but one has been added. The gun has retained about 97% of its bluing with just hints of wear around the muzzle and on some of the high edges. There is some minor dulling and light brown patina on the grip straps. The wood grips are in good condition, but there is a hairline crack on the right side - only visible from the inside. Comes with a military test flaming bomb-proofed wood magazine. The bore has good rifling with minor pin-pricking throughout.