Is this a naval issued Luger?

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by todesengel

I did not sell this pistol, nor do I have intent to.

The thread was pretty much dead with little to no traffic so when I moved the pictures to a folder and it broke the link I did not bother to re-post the images and asked that it be closed. HTH

This thread had 454 views, and 30 responses, 14 of which were from me and 4 of which pertained to a lack of pictures. That was not just this site but another luger forum as well. I suppose I just expected more participation for something like this and maybe that was unrealistic.

but I am not going to participate in the thread any longer, and see if there is an option to shut off receiving pm's and emails from members.

Please do not pm, or email me offers to buy.

Moving on to another forum sounds like a good idea. The average age of forum members here (some 11,800+) is ~75 years old. Members here tend to take things slower than younger forums. Forgetfulness is another trait. Plus, not all members here are as well versed in Lugers as some...I never knew that a N on the backstrap meant a Navy Luger (I thought it was just the nested M/crown).

I'll post your holster pics for posterity. Maybe someone can identify them so this thread won't be a complete waste of time. (Pics posted off-site are lost forever).

We enjoyed your pics and comments! Have a great time on your next forum!

[alvin]

This is a great instance. Don't know navy pistols, but as a collector once said, "put a good gun on table, the gun speaks for itself" (not exact words), and this gun is such an example.

Did the gun come from an auction? The three pictures (with transparent white background) posted were taken by a professional photographer. Most collectors cannot make gun pictures of this quality at home.

I heard M over something was acceptance mark. N followed by number was property mark.

[todesengel]

Thank you. The pics were taken by me with a point and shoot camera, nothing fancy but I appreciate the compliment

Originally Posted by luger.parabellum

In all honesty I've not really undestood about all this fuss about those pictures, that now I cannot see any more as "they are no longer available", I just wonder why.

Bah!

Sergio

Originally Posted by alvin

This is a great instance. Don't know navy pistols, but as a collector once said, "put a good gun on table, the gun speaks for itself" (not exact words), and this gun is such an example.

Did the gun come from an auction? The three pictures (with transparent white background) posted were taken by a professional photographer. Most collectors cannot make gun pictures of this quality at home.

I heard M over something was acceptance mark. N followed by number was property mark.