E8729

Luger Model 04 Long Caption: Luger Model 04 pistol. Hatched composite grips are fitted to the butt, the rest of the pistol is made of steel. The butt incorporates the magazine (which is missing). Recoil, semi-automatic action. The barrel is rifled and fitted with a blade foresight and a fixed V-notch rearsight. The calibre is 9mm. Engraved on the backstrap are the letters 'ISB' (property mark of I Seebataillon Kiel) and the number '515'. On top of the action the number '100' is inscribed, as is the serial number '8263' and a crown over an 'M'. In brown leather holster. The bataillon's (marine infantry) duties were coastal defence and the protection of Germany's overseas colonies. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: AAA3137 Artist: C. Luger Date: 1914-1918 Medium: steel; composite; leather Size: 150 mm x 260 mm x 30 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.