P.04 Model 1906 Conversion

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DWM P.04 Model 1906 1st Issue Altered & subsequent Weimar and Early Nazi conversions, S/N 7390a. This particular piece has a unique history. The pistol and accompanying converted Type 1 Navy holster have gone through several changes through the course of history. First conversion was during the Weimar period, the barrel cut and re-crowned, maintaining the navy toggle and removal of the grip safety. A 1916 variation P.04 front sight was attached to the re-cut barrel and a re-numbered side plate, perhaps from another conversion performed on the same table. The â??N/1819â?� (Marinestation der Nordsee) was engraved on the rear grip strap when pressed into service in the 1930â??s by the Kriegsmarine. The converted holster has the manufacturerâ??s stamp with a â??C/Mâ?� on the inside of the flap. There are â??anchor/Mâ?� stamped twice on the outside. The edition of a cleaning rod attachment over the loading tool pouch would suggest a conversion around the early 1930â??s. An example of the same type of Navy Luger conversion can be found in Stillâ??s â??Weimar and Early Nazi Lugers and Accessoriesâ?�, 1993, on page 95, figure 26a.