Another Navy opinion please
 

There is a 6" Navy that never sells on Gunbroker #14997115. I know that it has a replaced toggle, but most of the rest looks matching from what I see. The 1920 property mark looks quite sloppy. Why would someone want to fake that?? Except for the toggle, if it is otherwise a complete Navy, seeing that most Navy Lugers I see for sale are in the $4,000 to $6,000 price range, I was thinking on picking this up, getting a unmarked toggle and repo Navy sights, some restoration work and end up with an original Navy (less replacement parts and refinish) for around $2,000. It might not be a collector's Luger, but would be a 'mostly' original Navy for my collection. Any thoughts on this ? or maybe other faults noticed that should change my mind on this?
Thanks,Bill

Check the number you posted!

Why would you want too buy something like that,it would be better to save up and buy a good one.

OOPS! I left of a 5!! Number is 149971155, Sorry about that!

Bill,
I wouldn't spend $2000 on this project. you'd end up with a mismatched, refinished shooter. Having said that, if that floats your boat go for it. It would always be an ersatz navy but it could act as a place holder until you win the lottery.
Tom

Hi Bill, I think you are right. THe gun looks like a 1917 Navy to me, with an Erfurt toggle train. That said, the condition is awful and I don't think it would make economic sense to try to restore it. Remember that , at the end of the day, you would still have a gun that wasn't "right"! Regards, Norm

The 1920 property mark was stamped by local armorers with whatever dies--and skill--were available, and are much more commonly seen as a slapdash addition than craftsmanlike work.

--Dwight