double dated artillery luger question

[wolfffeee]

Have artillery luger dwm dated 1920 over 1916 all# match even grips .rear grip strap marked M over a anchor over 1683 over letter N has unmarked stock and cleaning rod clip is wood no marking any info on history or approx value would be great have pictures Pete Wolf
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[Edward Tinker]

Pete,

Sounds more like a Navy than a arty, but the pictures you send, I will post them here for you. The 1916 is year of manufacture, the 1920 is a property stamping that was placed there during those times in germany when things were a bit rough.

DWM is the manufacturer, value is more for an artillery than a 4 inch model, much depends on condition, but unless pitted, $700--$800 and up. All depends on condition and rarity, i.e. if an artillery or navy...

Ed

[wolfffeee]

Found picture on page372 of lugers at random.says post ww1 navy issue double dated artillery issued to post war germany navy . anavy mark and unit # found on rear grip strap but not sure if that is unit # or not . only two pit spots could use help on what it realy is Pete

[Edward Tinker]

Pete, I think you are on the right trail! Clearer pictures of markings on grip strap, sides, proofs, etc would be helpful, but I think you are on the right track. Unsure of value, the sideplate looks totally different in color bluing? If others have not chimed in, I can look tonight when I get home to the books!

Ed

[Edward Tinker]

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[mauro]

Hello Pete,
for more infos about the history of the LP08, you can have a look at my web site completely focused on the Luger Artillery models: history, use and accessories.
I hope this helps.
Ciao
Mauro

[Navy]

The piece is a Weimar -era re-issue to the Reichsmarine. Not common but not all that rare. Typically sell for $2500 or so in 95% condition. The holsters are the rare part; I looked for about 6 years before I found one.

Tom A.

[John Sabato]

thanks Tom... I knew that you would have the answers...