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Douglas Jr. · 01-14-2010, 07:33 AM

One important thing to avoid misunderstandings: there is no "Argentinian Contract Luger". The Armed Forces of that country tested the Luger around 1904-05 but never adopted it as an official sidearm. They choose first the Mannlicher Model 1905 and then, in 1914, went to the Colt Governmental pistol.

What you have here is a Commercial Navy, brought to Argentina by DWM's agent. Much more rare than a standard military Navy, as far as I know.

Dwight, from what I can see in the first picture, yes, the gun is BUG proofed.

Douglas.

01-14-2010, 07:33 AM	#3
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	One important thing to avoid misunderstandings: there is no "Argentinian Contract Luger". The Armed Forces of that country tested the Luger around 1904-05 but never adopted it as an official sidearm. They choose first the Mannlicher Model 1905 and then, in 1914, went to the Colt Governmental pistol. What you have here is a Commercial Navy, brought to Argentina by DWM's agent. Much more rare than a standard military Navy, as far as I know. Dwight, from what I can see in the first picture, yes, the gun is BUG proofed. Douglas. Attached Images Last edited by Douglas Jr.; 01-14-2010 at 07:36 AM. Reason: adding picture