Eric, this is pure speculation on my part, but I think the 4 inch barreled Navy Lugers were issued for personal protection of the person to whom it was issued, while the 6 inch barreled Lugers were for crew/ship protection at a distance, hence the shoulder stock as part of the kit.
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