Joe,
That is a cool old Navy conversion. A few years ago these would have been considered junk by any "respectable" Luger collector. However, the history of these pieces now demands that they be recognized for what they are.
Tim,
This is one of my Reichsmarine reworks. When it was converted they actually peened out the 1917 on the frame rail and stamped the serial number in it's place. Grip strap is marked O.190 for the Ostsee station. These conversions were often done in a "catch as catch can" method, just to get them in service.
This is a rare Reichsmarine rework done by Simson. Jan Still has only one other reported in his data base. While it is not pristine and original. It is considered very collectable. Note the Eagle/O proof on the barrel.
Joe,
Sorry to hi-jack your thread, but just wanted to reassure Tim that these are prized pieces.
Ron