I.M.A.A. ....06 Navy
 

Just a test photo on my newest Navy piece.

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The reason for all this testing is ther fact that Mr. Ed Tinker is sitting here actually teaching me how to post oictures

Page 74 of Jeff Noll's Regimental Markings: "Matrosen-Artillerie-Abteilung I, Waffe Nr. 16". This is one beautiful 1906 Navy!

Simply lovely!

Tom A

Had a great time with Leo today, he was very generous, showed me his entire collection, and many other things. A true gentleman, his wife is very lovely and friendly and they fed me and we traded lies, I mean stories all day. Very nice,


Ed

A joy to behold Leo

Here is another photo...( just practising )

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload..._016_copy1.jpg

Hi Leo,

Can you make me smarter ???

In the M1906 Navy, when do the 3-lobe crowns above the M's change to pentagon shapes in the crowns ? Your receiver has a mix of both ???

http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload...y_stamping.jpg

Nevermind...I found Jan Still's posting, below, in another thread :

" IMPERIAL NAVY C/Ms
The following paragraph noting the observed differences in the Imperial Navy C/Ms is based on limited observations. Any corrections, criticism or additions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jan
Based on the examination of Imperial Navy Lugers there are differences in the C/M inspection stamps. The 1904 and early 1906 Variations (up to between serial number 790a and 7909a) have what collectors have termed a â??three lobeâ?� style stamp (three lobes in the crown). The later 1906 Variation, the 1908, 1914, 1908 Navy Commercial and P08 Variations have what collectors have termed the â??pentagonâ?� style stamp (a pentagon shape with cross, in the crown). These two stamp styles may be mixed on the early1906 Variation, with three lobe and pentagon style inspection stamps being applied to the same Luger. The three lobe stamps have the crown slightly above the M on the 1904 and first1906 production. Later 1906 production has the three lobe stamp tighter to the M. Even later 1906 production has the pentagon style C/M with the crown closer to the M as does the 1908 Variation. Observed 1916 and 1917 dated, and 1908 Navy Commercial and P08 Variations have the Crown tight to the M. "