A Navy Artillery?

Michael Thomas · 11-15-2010, 09:41 PM

Hi Guy's , got word about an Artillery complete rig but I have a question... guy said it has an Anchor on back (not sure if he ment backstrap or back of toggle) Could not find in my books, anyone have info on such a thing? thanks Mike

spartacus38 · 11-15-2010, 10:23 PM

Sounds like a Nazi Navy rework of a Imperial Army Artillery Luger.

Pictures of the rig would really help.

I have owned several of these.

Spartacus38@charter.net

Bob

Michael Thomas · 11-16-2010, 08:20 AM

I will post pictures, if I can make the deal. Is there any reference book that covers these reworks? I was not able to find in Jan Still's Imperial or Third Reich luger books I have. Also, will there be WWI & WWII inspector marks because its a rework?

Norme · 11-16-2010, 08:40 AM

Hi Michael, Artilleries that were reworked for the Weimar Navy are discussed in Jan C. Still's Weimar Lugers, and one is pictured. They come up for auction every once in a while (see link). They should have all the Imperial markings and, most likely, have 1920 stamped on the chamber. Regards, Norm

http://www.gregmartinauctions.com/Au...px?LotID=23627

Michael Thomas · 11-16-2010, 09:33 AM

Norm I thank you, this piece has 1017 on chamber, complete rig, 100% match even mag... hope to make a deal soon. The one on the link you sent sold for 2300, being a rig and a rework, I hope to offer 3500... sounds fare to you?.. PS what page is that in Jan's book? Thanks again Mike

Norme · 11-16-2010, 09:46 AM

Hi Mike, The illustration in Jan's book is Fig. 25, on page 93. I thought the Navy Artillery that sold for $2,300.00 at Greg Martin Auctions was a particular bargain. Regards, Norm

sheepherder · 11-16-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Thomas

Norm I thank you, this piece has 1017 on chamber...

That would make it a very early Artillery Luger...perhaps the first one...

Maybe it says 1917??? That would be more reasonable...

Michael Thomas · 11-16-2010, 08:06 PM

Oppps, I shoot better than I type

11-15-2010, 09:41 PM	#1
Michael Thomas User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	A Navy Artillery? Hi Guy's , got word about an Artillery complete rig but I have a question... guy said it has an Anchor on back (not sure if he ment backstrap or back of toggle) Could not find in my books, anyone have info on such a thing? thanks Mike

11-15-2010, 10:23 PM	#2
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Sounds like a Nazi Navy rework of a Imperial Army Artillery Luger. Pictures of the rig would really help. I have owned several of these. Spartacus38@charter.net Bob

11-16-2010, 08:20 AM	#3
Michael Thomas User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	I will post pictures, if I can make the deal. Is there any reference book that covers these reworks? I was not able to find in Jan Still's Imperial or Third Reich luger books I have. Also, will there be WWI & WWII inspector marks because its a rework?

11-16-2010, 08:40 AM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Michael, Artilleries that were reworked for the Weimar Navy are discussed in Jan C. Still's Weimar Lugers, and one is pictured. They come up for auction every once in a while (see link). They should have all the Imperial markings and, most likely, have 1920 stamped on the chamber. Regards, Norm http://www.gregmartinauctions.com/Au...px?LotID=23627

11-16-2010, 09:33 AM	#5
Michael Thomas User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Norm I thank you, this piece has 1017 on chamber, complete rig, 100% match even mag... hope to make a deal soon. The one on the link you sent sold for 2300, being a rig and a rework, I hope to offer 3500... sounds fare to you?.. PS what page is that in Jan's book? Thanks again Mike

11-16-2010, 09:46 AM	#6
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Mike, The illustration in Jan's book is Fig. 25, on page 93. I thought the Navy Artillery that sold for $2,300.00 at Greg Martin Auctions was a particular bargain. Regards, Norm

11-16-2010, 08:06 PM	#8
Michael Thomas User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Oppps, I shoot better than I type