Norm's Rareties, #2.

Norme · 04-08-2017, 09:37 AM

For many Navy Luger collectors the search for a Navy stock, preferably an issued stock that has seen service and has a unit marked disc, becomes a quest that lasts years. So it was with me, until I was offered one by a fellow forum member who took such cruel advantage of my need that I won't name him.
The unit mark on this one, M.A./699, is the only Minen Abteilung (Mine Division) marked stock I have ever recorded. The Minen Abteilung manned the small boats that swept mines, exceptionally hazardous duty, which might explain the rarity of M.A. marked equipment.

SteveM · 04-08-2017, 10:46 AM

I like that, anything Navy for me is just about in the unobtanium category. I did get lucky once and picked up a 1940 Mauser Navy off of Auction Arms 12-13 years ago. Seller listed it as a 1940 Luger with engraving on the rear grip strap. It had been listed for just a few minutes with a ridiculously low buy it now. Took the chance and ended up with a Mauser Navy.

DavidJayUden · 04-08-2017, 04:04 PM

"So it was with me, until I was offered one by a fellow forum member who took such cruel advantage of my need that I won't name him."

Isn't that what friends are for?

dju

04-08-2017, 09:37 AM	#1
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Norm's Rareties, #2. For many Navy Luger collectors the search for a Navy stock, preferably an issued stock that has seen service and has a unit marked disc, becomes a quest that lasts years. So it was with me, until I was offered one by a fellow forum member who took such cruel advantage of my need that I won't name him. The unit mark on this one, M.A./699, is the only Minen Abteilung (Mine Division) marked stock I have ever recorded. The Minen Abteilung manned the small boats that swept mines, exceptionally hazardous duty, which might explain the rarity of M.A. marked equipment. Attached Thumbnails

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04-08-2017, 10:46 AM	#2
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	I like that, anything Navy for me is just about in the unobtanium category. I did get lucky once and picked up a 1940 Mauser Navy off of Auction Arms 12-13 years ago. Seller listed it as a 1940 Luger with engraving on the rear grip strap. It had been listed for just a few minutes with a ridiculously low buy it now. Took the chance and ended up with a Mauser Navy.

04-08-2017, 04:04 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	"So it was with me, until I was offered one by a fellow forum member who took such cruel advantage of my need that I won't name him." Isn't that what friends are for? dju