Sounds like a 1908 to me. Mine does not have a date on the side of the front sight and the numbering on the side plate and take down is the same as yours.I believe that the date on the front sight only occured on the model 1914 navies. If the frame is a long frame then I would think that you have a 1908. Look at the side of the frame just in front of the take down at the curve. If the curve is bigger than any other post 1908 Luger that you have handy then that would be a long frame. The 1908 navy would not have a date on the chamber. Dating the chamber did not began until 1910.Your larger head on the toggle pin is correct for a navy Luger. Pictures would help confirm. See what you can do.
If it is a 1908, then it is a hard to find date especially with the markings on the rear strap and restoring would ruin its collectibility and price. Without pictures it is hard to say much more.
Big Norm
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