Luger Navy Model
Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken · Pistol · Discontinued · 1904
Also known as: Marine Modell 1904, Pistole 04, Navy Luger, Parabellum 1904
Overview
The Luger Navy Model is a toggle-locked, short-recoil semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, designed by Georg Luger and manufactured by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken. Adopted by the Imperial German Navy in 1904 as the Pistole 04, it was the first Luger accepted into German military service and the variant for which the 9mm Parabellum cartridge was developed. The Navy Model is distinguished by its 150 mm barrel, a two-position rear sight adjustable for 100 or 200 metres, and a stock lug allowing a detachable wooden shoulder stock to be fitted for steadier long-range fire. The 1906 revision replaced the original flat laminated mainspring with a more reliable coil spring, a change that was carried over to all subsequent Luger production.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 890 g (31.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 262 mm (10.31") |
| Barrel Length | 150 mm (5.91") |
| Height | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 350 m/s (1148 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 456 J (336 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Grip Safety
- Features: Toggle Lock Action, Two Position Rear Sight, Shoulder Stock Lug, Long Barrel
Service history
Operators
- Imperial German Navy · adopted 1904 · as Pistole 04
Conflicts
- World War I (1914-1918)
Production
Production years: 1904-1918
Produced by DWM for the Imperial German Navy; part of overall Luger production exceeding three million units across all patterns from 1900 to 1953.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Georg Luger
Discontinued: 1918
Notes
First Luger pattern adopted by a German armed service, predating the famous Army P08 by four years. The 1906 update introduced the coiled mainspring that became standard on all later Lugers.
Background
The 9mm Parabellum cartridge that now dominates the world's military and police service pistols was created by Georg Luger specifically to win the Imperial German Navy contract, making the Navy Model the gun that launched the most successful pistol cartridge in history.