Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) Since things are slow, I decided to post my nice condition 1st issue (altered) Navy luger. This gun was made circa 1907. I will discuss why it is altered later. I have had it for a few years and it is one of my prized possesions. Here it is in it's 1914 pattern holster. Instead of a slot and stud fastener, the 1914 pattern has a strap and buckle to secure the flap.Dan Murphy Edited June 26, 2006 by Daniel Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 On the back are belt loops instead of a holder for the stock and shoulder strap. It is in rather rough shape but it has protected the gun very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Under the flap are the makers marks and the year of issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Now to the meat of the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 The other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Close up of the proof and acceptance marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 The serial number without a letter suffix. It is all matching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 These early Lugers are serial numbered in the commercial style, which means the serial numbers are mostly hidden on the small parts. Not like the later military style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 The magazine has has been renumbered to match at the arsenel. This was done by milling off the original non-matching number and restamping a number to match. When this was done they removed the Crown/M proof mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Top view, notice the adjustable 100/200 meter sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) Backstrap showing the grip safety and the rear toggle serial. It is not unit marked. Edited June 26, 2006 by Daniel Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) Close up of the handstamped new safety marking with the original white paint in the letters. Edited June 26, 2006 by Daniel Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Now we need to disassemble it to see the rest of the numbers and crown Ms. Here is the barrel and receiver numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Underside of toggle assembly showing the forward toggle number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Serial on the breechblock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Crown M on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Serial # on the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 The modified safety showing where the old safety marking was milled out and serial #. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) Underside of grips with serial number. Note the special cut out for the grip safety. Edited June 26, 2006 by Daniel Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 More Crown Ms, sideplate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) More Crown Ms, frame. Well boys and girls, this concludes our lesson on German precision and attention to detail for today. Edited June 26, 2006 by Daniel Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Very nice....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Jr. Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Dan,I would like to congratulate you for such nice rig. The Navy is, by far, the rarest military Imperial Luger and neatest. The holster is the second model, which was modified to allow its use directly in the waist belt.Amazing stuff.Douglas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Splendid example. It has it all. I guess the only thing you could wish for is a property mark. Is the loading tool marked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 Bob, I acquired the gun and holster at the Allentown PA show. Unfortunately, they showed up at two different times. I never expected a holster to show up on its lonesome, so I jumped on it thinking I would never find another. It was completely empty though, no tool, no rod. I have a early civvy tool with it and am always on the lookout for an original rod and tool, when I go to a show. I also have a 1916 dated naval double magazine pouch and one spare non matching navy mag. Kind of like that old Johnny Cash song "I got it one piece at a time...", but what he got was free. Dan Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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