A complete Navy except for holster.

CAP Black · 03-05-2017, 08:46 AM

I have a Navy, that is 1st Issue, altered, in pretty nice shape, all matching except the mag. It is worth about $ 4,000 - I believe. Here is the question: I am looking at a 1908, all matching, in excellent shape, with matching mag and matching stock with the connecting webbing and a navy two-mag pouch. It has an excellent bore. What might it be worth? I know: tough question with no pictures. There is even another navy mag with a broken wooden base.
Anybody hazard a guess? I see one like it on Gunbroker with just a non-matching mag for: $ 9,700.
Appreciate even any and every helpful estimate.
Thanks
Jack

Norme · 03-05-2017, 09:03 AM

Hi Jack,
10k is not unreasonable if it's in nice shape and all genuine, but the sad news is that there are more faked and assembled rigs out there than authentic ones. Ideally you should post photos, but in the meantime send me a PM with your email address, I'll send you a link to the Navy List which lists all known Navies, most with a brief description.
Regards, Norm

spartacus38 · 03-05-2017, 09:27 AM

Over $10000.What does one add for a matching mag (25% to 50%)?What is the matching stock worth ($3000 to $4500)?
Spartacus38@charter.net
Bob Young

CAP Black · 03-05-2017, 03:13 PM

It is number 2238b and is pristine. Purchased from a known collector. Stock is true but unnumbered.Will put up pictures soon.
Jack

P.S. For additional info and picture go to Navy portion of this forum.

CAP Black · 03-05-2017, 09:00 PM

bump

DonVoigt · 03-05-2017, 10:48 PM

Looks like the web strap is a US carbine sling, the early kahki version.

alanint · 03-06-2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Looks like the web strap is a US carbine sling, the early kahki version.

It does, but isn't. Even the earliest carbine slings had a "lift the dot" snap closure at one end. This is an early, US khaki utility strap.

DonVoigt · 03-06-2017, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

It does, but isn't. Even the earliest carbine slings had a "lift the dot" snap closure at one end. This is an early, US khaki utility strap.

That end has been cut off, see the one end has been sewn or riveted to the slide?
But then it could be a utility strap, really doesn't matter either way- it is not original or German.

03-05-2017, 08:46 AM	#1
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	A complete Navy except for holster. I have a Navy, that is 1st Issue, altered, in pretty nice shape, all matching except the mag. It is worth about $ 4,000 - I believe. Here is the question: I am looking at a 1908, all matching, in excellent shape, with matching mag and matching stock with the connecting webbing and a navy two-mag pouch. It has an excellent bore. What might it be worth? I know: tough question with no pictures. There is even another navy mag with a broken wooden base. Anybody hazard a guess? I see one like it on Gunbroker with just a non-matching mag for: $ 9,700. Appreciate even any and every helpful estimate. Thanks Jack

03-05-2017, 03:13 PM	#4
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	It is number 2238b and is pristine. Purchased from a known collector. Stock is true but unnumbered.Will put up pictures soon. Jack P.S. For additional info and picture go to Navy portion of this forum. Last edited by CAP Black; 03-05-2017 at 08:59 PM. Reason: add some info.

03-05-2017, 10:48 PM	#6
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Looks like the web strap is a US carbine sling, the early kahki version. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-05-2017, 09:03 AM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,594 Times in 931 Posts	Hi Jack, 10k is not unreasonable if it's in nice shape and all genuine, but the sad news is that there are more faked and assembled rigs out there than authentic ones. Ideally you should post photos, but in the meantime send me a PM with your email address, I'll send you a link to the Navy List which lists all known Navies, most with a brief description. Regards, Norm

03-05-2017, 09:27 AM	#3
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Over $10000.What does one add for a matching mag (25% to 50%)?What is the matching stock worth ($3000 to $4500)? Spartacus38@charter.net Bob Young

03-05-2017, 09:00 PM	#5
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	bump