double dated artillery luger question
 

Have artillery luger dwm dated 1920 over 1916 all# match even grips .rear grip strap marked M over a anchor over 1683 over letter N has unmarked stock and cleaning rod clip is wood no marking any info on history or approx value would be great have pictures Pete Wolf
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Pete,

Sounds more like a Navy than a arty, but the pictures you send, I will post them here for you. The 1916 is year of manufacture, the 1920 is a property stamping that was placed there during those times in germany when things were a bit rough.

DWM is the manufacturer, value is more for an artillery than a 4 inch model, much depends on condition, but unless pitted, $700--$800 and up. All depends on condition and rarity, i.e. if an artillery or navy...

Ed

Found picture on page372 of lugers at random.says post ww1 navy issue double dated artillery issued to post war germany navy . anavy mark and unit # found on rear grip strap but not sure if that is unit # or not . only two pit spots could use help on what it realy is Pete

Pete, I think you are on the right trail! Clearer pictures of markings on grip strap, sides, proofs, etc would be helpful, but I think you are on the right track. Unsure of value, the sideplate looks totally different in color bluing? If others have not chimed in, I can look tonight when I get home to the books!

Ed

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Hello Pete,
for more infos about the history of the LP08, you can have a look at my web site completely focused on the Luger Artillery models: history, use and accessories.
I hope this helps.
Ciao
Mauro

The piece is a Weimar -era re-issue to the Reichsmarine. Not common but not all that rare. Typically sell for $2500 or so in 95% condition. The holsters are the rare part; I looked for about 6 years before I found one.

Tom A.

thanks Tom... I knew that you would have the answers...