SOLD - Very Rare 1902 American Eagle Fat Barrel Luger

SOLD

$6,250.00

UPC:

SKU:: 22996 - 37849 - RK

Description

8/4/25 - This is a very desirable early Model 1902 "American Eagle" Luger pistol that is in excellent condition. These are rare with the fat barrel, as only 600-700 were ever produced in total, all for commercial sales in the United States. This model was a continuation of the earlier 1902 commercial Luger however these were specifically intended for the U.S. market, and these were the first 9mm chambered Lugers. This pistol has the short old style frame with leaf springs and no stock lug, recessed breech block, dished toggles with toggle lock and grip safety. The barrel extension is also the short old model with the top of the chamber area roll marked with the prominent "American Eagle" crest, with the front toggle correctly marked with the "DWM" logo.

The bluing on this one rates at about 93%. The pistol has wear on the side plateand towards the muzzle. The barrel itself shows some fading of the bluing. The rail on the right side of the frame shows finish wear and some wear on the trapel path of the toggle and on the rear toggle link. A patch of finish loss There is also some patina on the grip frame. The grips show minor smoothing and handling wear but no cracks or chips. Both are marked internally with an asterisk, which we have seen specifically on other Fat Barrel examples but unsure the exact significance. Pistol has matching numbers. Wood bottom magazine stamped 9 m/m. The bore is bright with strong rifling, but some light micropitting in the grooves.