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Big Norm · 11-05-2001, 09:29 PM

Johnny,

I have no information to the contrary on any Navy Luger. I can understand the recreation of an 04/04 because of their rarity and corresponding price. But to say that the 1916 & 1917 Navies are predominately fakes just sends shivers up and down my back. Where would anybody get the rear toogles from? I can not picture somebody with simple tools rigging something up in the garage. Maybe I am in denial because the Model 1914 Navy Luger has always been my favorite.

Once I had a 1917 that I knew was rebarreled. I showed it to another collector and noted to me the the checkering on the rear toogle was too perfect for that era of a Luger. He even put it under a microscope for me to see. Now I have a 1906 1st issue unaltered Navy Luger that I will have to take a very close look at. I am sure that, considering the condition of the gun (its old blue and honestly used), the barrel ring and the rear toogle checkering will be what they are supposed to be. Then I will have to look at my 1916 & 1917 excellent condition Navies and compare. Maybe I will also look at my not so excellent Model 1914's and see what they look like.

But, excluding the 04/04, I can not believe in my heart that they are predominately fakes as you say.

Big Norm

11-05-2001, 09:29 PM	#7
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Navy Luger Fakes Johnny, I have no information to the contrary on any Navy Luger. I can understand the recreation of an 04/04 because of their rarity and corresponding price. But to say that the 1916 & 1917 Navies are predominately fakes just sends shivers up and down my back. Where would anybody get the rear toogles from? I can not picture somebody with simple tools rigging something up in the garage. Maybe I am in denial because the Model 1914 Navy Luger has always been my favorite. Once I had a 1917 that I knew was rebarreled. I showed it to another collector and noted to me the the checkering on the rear toogle was too perfect for that era of a Luger. He even put it under a microscope for me to see. Now I have a 1906 1st issue unaltered Navy Luger that I will have to take a very close look at. I am sure that, considering the condition of the gun (its old blue and honestly used), the barrel ring and the rear toogle checkering will be what they are supposed to be. Then I will have to look at my 1916 & 1917 excellent condition Navies and compare. Maybe I will also look at my not so excellent Model 1914's and see what they look like. But, excluding the 04/04, I can not believe in my heart that they are predominately fakes as you say. Big Norm