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Unread 07-28-2019, 10:38 PM   #1
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Great to see some interest in the Navies.

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Unread 07-28-2019, 10:47 PM   #2
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Plenty of interest, they just aren’t as plentiful as other variants...which also makes them more expensive.
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Saving for one as we speak.
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Plenty of interest, they just aren’t as plentiful as other variants...which also makes them more expensive.
More expensive and "more faked", here at least.
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Talking about Navies is a good thing, looking at pictures is better. Here is 1917 Navy #5302.
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I have nothing to say as my knowledge is very limited on navies, but I do read the postings
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Always wanted one as a shooter.
Even a fake.
I have aged out of that today.
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Why bother? Norm has the Navies all sewed up.
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I think the 6” barrel is the most aesthetically pleasing of all the Luger variants, and the best balanced for shooting/aiming. I also like that they are NFA exempt for stocks ��
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Thanks for the replies guys now we need to keep it going. I have learned so much from the vast knowledge from you guys on this site.
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I have a Mauser Navy with mismatched Navy mag. Nothing remarkable, they just don't get that much traction.
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As I cruise the board, I don't see any Luger variant being particularly "hot". Many questions regard WW2 military guns, but that is statistically inevitable. And let's face it, our ranks are getting smaller.
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I feel like there has been a recent uptick in Erfurts in particular and Imperial Lugers in general being posted about.
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I feel like there has been a recent uptick in Erfurts in particular and Imperial Lugers in general being posted about.
Maybe folks are finally realizing I was right all along.
After all, if it was made after 1918 it is a reproduction.
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Ron,
Mine was made in 1915 so it is real, I hope.

Come on guys, we are unable to learn if you guys are not sharing your vast knowledge with us novice Navy Luger people. I have all the books but still love to see and read the comments people post about their Navies.
A huge thanks guys.
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Ron,
Mine was made in 1915 so it is real, I hope.

Come on guys, we are unable to learn if you guys are not sharing your vast knowledge with us novice Navy Luger people. I have all the books but still love to see and read the comments people post about their Navies.
A huge thanks guys.
I don't understand your "chastizing" of the navy guys with regard to their posts.
Most of us post when we have something new. Norm posts frequently when he sees a "funky" navy; though perhaps more on the other luger board.

Have you read all of the archived posts?
Do you follow Still's forum also?
Do you look at every navy auction and post pictures and ask questions?

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It’s not that we aren’t willing to share, there just aren’t that many Navies still around after 2 world wars and ~100 years of passed time. I’m sure if we had more to share we would, but they’re one of the rarest variants and cost a pretty penny when you manage to find one for sale. Norme just posted about a Full Rig at auction on GB earlier.
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Don made a good point about reading the archived posts. I have read ALL the archived Navy posts both on this forum and Jan Stills', making notes along the way. I learned not only about Navy Lugers but also about the forum members, some of whom have unfortunately gone to that great gun room in the sky.
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Navy Lugers are on my "some day" list. Just don't have the disposable income to throw at them yet. I think they're the best looking Lugers.
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If you wait until someday it will not happen. When an opportunity comes up just be prepared to pounce. They don’t come up for sale very often.
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