1906 Navy
 

I am wondering if someone can help me out. I just inherited my Grandpa's 1906 Navy Luger that he brought back from the war. I have 2 questions about it. First is obviously, how much is it worth. The gun in is excellent shape, Grandpa never shot it. But the other one is there are some markings on the but of the gun that I can't identify. They are W.W. and below that is the number 1387. The W's are not like any font in the pictures here they are just like a normal W. The 1387 does not match the serial number at all. I have attached a picture of what I can't identify, the markings are right below the grip safety. Can someone help me out? Thanks!

Hi Lance, Welcome to the forum! The W.W./1387 marking on the rear grip strap is a Naval property marking indicating that this gun was delivered to the Wilhelmshaven Werft (dockyard). This was Imperial Germany's North Sea naval base. To assess value we need to see several clear photos, left side, right side and the serial number under the barrel. If you are reluctant to publish the serial number you can email me at: normrab@comcast.net. I'll send you the link to the Navy List, which lists all known surviving Navy Lugers. I'd like to add yours to the list. Regards, Norm

Thank you so much Norm! I will get some pictures taken. Do you want me to send them to you for analysis? I can probably get those sent out by tomorrow.

Hi Lance, Posting your photos on the forum would be best, everyone would like to see a nice Navy Luger. If you're reluctant to do that you can send them to me. Regards, Norm

Jerry,

Unfortunately I do not have the holster or the stock for it. I do have the paper signed by his CO giving him permission to bring it home. It had some bad termite damage on it, so I laminated it before it could get any more damage to it. I will try and post pictures of the gun tomorrow.

Thanks for everyone's help!

Lance

Jerry, I'm astonished that you would interpret the words "Posting your photos on the forum would be best, everyone would like to see a nice Navy Luger", as an attempt on my part to "siphon off photos of Navy Lugers'. As you yourself said, "Paranoia will distroya". Norm

Pictures
 

Here are a couple pictures of the gun!

While I love a flame war as much as the next member, I've noticed that *many* new members are reluctant to post pics, especially showing the serial number...I've even seen them blocked out!!! :eek:

I suppose that they think some past owner might try to reclaim their Luger... :rolleyes:

Thanks everyone for your willingness to help. I will work on getting close up and better quality pictures and get those posted as soon as I can. I do have one request though, let's just forget about getting mad at each other and just be normal civil human beings to each other. I don't care who said what or anything like that. Jerry you are right, I am just trying to find out more information about what my grandpa left me. If my camera won't get good enough pictures, I have a friend who is a professional photographer, her camera will DEFINITELY be able to get good high quality close up pictures! Thanks again for everyone's help!!

This kind of exchange is highly unusual here on this site. Please do post better photos as everybody is eager to learn more about your inheritance. Navies are rare pistols and we do get exhited when one comes out of the woodwork.
Serial numbers are important as additions to the data base and may even produce a historical context. We look forward to seeing more of your treasure!

I tell you what, guys play nice or I'll delete everything except Mr lance' s remarks!@!@!@!

Why is everyone being so thin skinned? I thought that was my area??????

Eric,I'VE POSTED MY LUGER FAMILY FOR CLOSE TO TEN YEARS! never a problem!!! These are your finest 'GENTLEMEN' anywhere!

I'm Kevin, Lance's more awesome older brother. Here's some better pics of our new inheritance.

Norm- If you wouldn't mind sending that list of remaining Navy's, I'd love to see it. You can send it to bacon7477@hotmail.com. Thank you!

Thanks for posting those Kevin. You just wish you were as awesome as me!

Still no serial number for the database, guys?

hey all, The pictures above should be sufficient to get an idea how much it is worth. For now, Kevin and I are not going to post the serial number. We really do appreciate everyone's help with our questions! We just don't see the need to post the serial number. Not trying to be rude or anything, but we just don't see the merit in it. Thanks again for your help!

Lance..Then I suspect you will be on your own. If you don't want to share most guys here will not see the merit in helping. It's a two way street no matter how awsome you think you are.
Too bad you don't see the merit in it.

Jerry, please explain to me why the serial number is needed? That's why we don't see the merit in it. We don't understand why the serial number is needed for anything. That doesn't change anything from what we have already posted. Please don't be upset with our ignorance, this is new to us.

I freely post my serial number. Its like showing pictures of you childen with no faces! Certain models bear certain values. There are certain nuisances. My test luger fell in a precise range Test gun #6786 Serial numbers are unique as a fingerprint. Ron Wood is our resident expert. Serial numbers are essential,First do they fall within Bannerman purchase? Second the suffix match the time. This small essentual is necessary. Maybe you have your own reasons. Impossible for a pure evaluation or appraisel