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1902 American Eagle Luger Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:15,000.00 USD
1902 American Eagle Luger Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Model 1902 American Eagle Luger Carbine, #24272, .30 Luger cal., 11-3/4'' barrel, blue finish with straw small parts, factory checkered walnut grips, with checkered walnut shoulder stock, and one unmarked nickel-plated magazine with walnut base, with oiler, tool, punch, grease tin, and cleaning rod, in period correct partition casing marked Nolte & Olsen/4703 Third St.-S.F''. American eagle to chamber area, DWM marked toggle, lower portion of thumb safety polished bright, 3-position adjustable rear sight, with long ramp and blue bead front sight; scalloped toggle knobs and grip safety. American eagle variant considered quite scarce. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 98%+ lightly thinning original rust blue, with minor thinning to left and right side of trigger and at base of safety. Front strap shows very mild toning. Action is crisp, bore is very good with mild frosting in the grooves. All visible matching numbers except attaching iron to stock, which is #16. Grips and forend remain mostly crisp and show some oil darkening. Stock is excellent. The 100-year-old case shows light impressions to exterior, minor fading, and light soiling to internal blue material, with moderate patination to brass hinges and external hardware. Est.: $15,000-$20,000. (C&R/PPT) (John Siroonian estate)