1917/20 LP 'N 1155'.

ChannelIsles · 01-28-2008, 04:45 PM

Just collected this Artillery.

The previous owner had it since Liberation '45, he lifted it from the rear of a requestioned car, it's original owner clearly had no further use for it.

Matching other than magazine, serial #1054 b;last 2 digits appear on all parts, sights etc.. I observe a kregsmarine marking on the rear frame of 1155 N.

Is there any information I could share with the previous owner regarding the Naval markings?

The holster toe is very worn, brass tipped rod exists, holster is marked S.D.N.1151.

ChannelIsles · 01-28-2008, 04:49 PM

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ChannelIsles · 01-28-2008, 04:56 PM

Holster Image

Mike B · 01-28-2008, 05:45 PM

Greetings,
Very interesting and nice artillery. Click on this link or put it in search for an extensive discussion of a similar navy marking.
Mike
My first shooter arrived today; need help with unit markings

George Anderson · 01-28-2008, 06:43 PM

A very nice Kriegsmarin/Reichsmarin LP08. I would very much appreciate a photo of the back of the holster.

tenbears · 01-28-2008, 08:59 PM

Any proof mark on the rod? Very nice rig.

Navy · 01-28-2008, 11:02 PM

these LP-08s are facinating; the holster with the RM proof is the hard part. Congrats on a great score.

Tom A

John Sabato · 01-29-2008, 09:47 AM

Wow... what a rare bird! Congrats!

ChannelIsles · 01-30-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tenbears
Any proof mark on the rod? Very nice rig.

Rod's in excellent condition, with a proof marking

Ron Smith · 01-30-2008, 02:25 PM

Wow! I would be happy just to have the holster. What an amazing and beautiful Artillery. Congratulations!!

ChannelIsles · 01-30-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by George Anderson
A very nice Kriegsmarin/Reichsmarin LP08. I would very much appreciate a photo of the back of the holster.

Holster's had some period alterations (previous owner had it for 60 plus years as is) made between manufacture & '45.

What is the relevance of the Navy stamping?
Would it have rec'd these markings at assembly or later?

I'd wish to add some flavour - if there's a story to tell.

ChannelIsles · 01-30-2008, 02:34 PM

Holster marking

Navy · 01-30-2008, 03:00 PM

The RM stamps were applied at either the issuing werft or at the unit (Naval station/vessel) where the piece was assigned. They were NEVER applied by the manufacturer.

Tom A

Ron Smith · 01-30-2008, 03:12 PM

I'm not into Navy unit marks, but I believe that SDN1151 is Seebattalion Danzig Nordsee 1151. Holster unit marks are often done in a different format than weapon unit marks. So I may be completely wrong. I just like unit marked Lugers and holsters.

Ron

tenbears · 02-05-2008, 10:00 PM

Here is a Wiemar Navy marked brass tip rod that would go good with your rig.

01-28-2008, 04:52 PM	#7
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01-28-2008, 04:56 PM	#8
ChannelIsles User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Channel Islands Posts: 156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Holster Image Attached Thumbnails

01-29-2008, 09:47 AM	#13
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01-30-2008, 02:25 PM	#15
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Wow! I would be happy just to have the holster. What an amazing and beautiful Artillery. Congratulations!! __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

01-30-2008, 02:34 PM	#17
ChannelIsles User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Channel Islands Posts: 156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Holster marking Attached Thumbnails

01-28-2008, 04:45 PM	#1
ChannelIsles User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Channel Islands Posts: 156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	1917/20 LP 'N 1155'. Just collected this Artillery. The previous owner had it since Liberation '45, he lifted it from the rear of a requestioned car, it's original owner clearly had no further use for it. Matching other than magazine, serial #1054 b;last 2 digits appear on all parts, sights etc.. I observe a kregsmarine marking on the rear frame of 1155 N. Is there any information I could share with the previous owner regarding the Naval markings? The holster toe is very worn, brass tipped rod exists, holster is marked S.D.N.1151.

01-28-2008, 04:49 PM	#2
ChannelIsles User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Channel Islands Posts: 156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	#1 Attached Thumbnails

01-28-2008, 04:49 PM	#3
ChannelIsles User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Channel Islands Posts: 156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	#2 Attached Thumbnails

01-28-2008, 04:50 PM	#4
ChannelIsles User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Channel Islands Posts: 156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	#3 Attached Thumbnails

01-28-2008, 04:50 PM	#5
ChannelIsles User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Channel Islands Posts: 156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	#4 Attached Thumbnails

01-28-2008, 04:51 PM	#6
ChannelIsles User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Channel Islands Posts: 156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	#5 Attached Thumbnails

01-28-2008, 05:45 PM	#9
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Greetings, Very interesting and nice artillery. Click on this link or put it in search for an extensive discussion of a similar navy marking. Mike My first shooter arrived today; need help with unit markings

01-28-2008, 06:43 PM	#10
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,771 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	A very nice Kriegsmarin/Reichsmarin LP08. I would very much appreciate a photo of the back of the holster.

01-28-2008, 08:59 PM	#11
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Any proof mark on the rod? Very nice rig.

01-28-2008, 11:02 PM	#12
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	these LP-08s are facinating; the holster with the RM proof is the hard part. Congrats on a great score. Tom A

01-30-2008, 03:00 PM	#18
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	The RM stamps were applied at either the issuing werft or at the unit (Naval station/vessel) where the piece was assigned. They were NEVER applied by the manufacturer. Tom A

01-30-2008, 03:12 PM	#19
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I'm not into Navy unit marks, but I believe that SDN1151 is Seebattalion Danzig Nordsee 1151. Holster unit marks are often done in a different format than weapon unit marks. So I may be completely wrong. I just like unit marked Lugers and holsters. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

02-05-2008, 10:00 PM	#20
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Here is a Wiemar Navy marked brass tip rod that would go good with your rig. Attached Thumbnails