Navy Luger?????
 

So here is another nice luger... again sorry for the pics, If you want others let me know. And as always, any information is greatly appreciated.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007088.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007089.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007090.jpg
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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007092.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007093.jpg

Sorry for the out of focus. Barrel is matching to gun.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007094.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Jan2007095.jpg
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Thanks, Craig

If thats a lazy c/N proof on the receiver it is a 1906 Navy Commercial. Any chance for a better photo of the frame front to read the serial number?

--Dwight

Dwight, here are some better pics. Thanks for all the help and info. :cheers:
Its appreciated.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ing/Luger4.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ing/Luger3.jpg

Cheers,
Craig

Craig,

Thanks much for the clear picture. This gun was manufactured after 1911, and recorded in Hans Tauscher's sales records as being sold in New York in September, 1913. At that time it had a complete stock rig.

--Dwight

Dwight, the production date is interesting since the safety is in the military "unaltered" position; safe with the thumb lever up

Heinz,

Very interesting indeed, thanks for catching that one. This gun is listed in the middle of Costanzo's massive listing of Hans Tauscher's serial numbers, so there is not surrounding data for comparison.

I wonder if this is an example of DWM's rumored useage of surplus or rejected military parts for commercial production?

--Dwight