Imperial Navy Marking?

JohnF · 12-19-2002, 02:08 PM

Does anyone know if this could be an early German Imperial Navy marking - I'm thinking KM for Kriegsmarine. Perhaps it's Dutch? Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers,
John

Lugerdoc · 12-20-2002, 10:47 AM

John, The crown in your photo, appears more Swedish to me than German, but I'm not ruling out the Dutch possibility. Tom H.

John Sabato · 12-20-2002, 11:24 AM

JohnF,

If I were you, I would make a short post in the Navy Luger forum referring that group to read this thread... there would likely be an answer among that crowd... but since this is really a holster mark, I elected not to move this message thread to the Navy forum.

Vlim · 12-20-2002, 11:52 AM

Hi,

If the holster were dutch, I'd expect a little brass unit plate on the holster or marks where it had been fastened if removed.

Ron Wood · 12-20-2002, 04:31 PM

Not all Dutch holsters were unit marked (i.e. having a brass plate) particularly those fabricated in Indonesia.

Navy · 12-20-2002, 11:01 PM

I agree with Tom Heller; this AIN'T German; Swede seems to be what it most resembles.

Tom A.

JohnF · 12-22-2002, 09:34 PM

Thanks for all the opinions - I'm still not sure what the marking is. For your information, this is the holster that the marking is on. It's a Colt Navy and apparently there were a small number of these bougth by the Kriegsmarine. I know this is a bit off topic but, where else am I going to find Imperial Navy marking buffs?
Cheers,
John

12-19-2002, 02:08 PM	#1
JohnF User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Imperial Navy Marking? Does anyone know if this could be an early German Imperial Navy marking - I'm thinking KM for Kriegsmarine. Perhaps it's Dutch? Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, John

12-20-2002, 10:47 AM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	John, The crown in your photo, appears more Swedish to me than German, but I'm not ruling out the Dutch possibility. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-20-2002, 11:24 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	JohnF, If I were you, I would make a short post in the Navy Luger forum referring that group to read this thread... there would likely be an answer among that crowd... but since this is really a holster mark, I elected not to move this message thread to the Navy forum. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-20-2002, 04:31 PM	#5
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,017 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 5,164 Times in 1,700 Posts	Not all Dutch holsters were unit marked (i.e. having a brass plate) particularly those fabricated in Indonesia. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-20-2002, 11:52 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, If the holster were dutch, I'd expect a little brass unit plate on the holster or marks where it had been fastened if removed.

12-20-2002, 11:01 PM	#6
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I agree with Tom Heller; this AIN'T German; Swede seems to be what it most resembles. Tom A.

12-22-2002, 09:34 PM	#7
JohnF User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for all the opinions - I'm still not sure what the marking is. For your information, this is the holster that the marking is on. It's a Colt Navy and apparently there were a small number of these bougth by the Kriegsmarine. I know this is a bit off topic but, where else am I going to find Imperial Navy marking buffs? Cheers, John