Luger P04 Navy Pistol with Genuine Wood Grips – Inert Replica

The Luger P04, also known as the Marinepistole 1904 or “Navy Luger”, was the first version of the famous Parabellum pistol to be officially adopted by the German armed forces. In 1904 the Imperial German Navy selected a specialised version of Georg Luger's pistol, four years before the German Army adopted the better-known P08.

The Luger originated from the work of Georg Luger, who substantially redesigned the earlier Borchardt C93 during the late 19th century. The result was a more compact and ergonomic pistol retaining the distinctive toggle-lock actionthat would become the defining mechanical feature of the Parabellum family.

Following Swiss adoption of a 7.65 mm version in 1900, the German Navy became interested in a pistol chambered for the new 9 × 19 mm Parabellum cartridge. This resulted in the adoption of the Pistole 04 in 1904.

One of its most distinctive features was its approximately 150 mm or 6-inch barrel, considerably longer than the roughly 100 mm barrel of the later Army P08. This provided a longer sight radius and increased projectile velocity.

Naval models also featured a distinctive rear sight adjustable for 100 and 200 metres. Certain configurations could additionally accept a detachable wooden shoulder stock.

Operation was based around the famous toggle-lock mechanism. Under recoil, the barrel and receiver initially travelled rearwards together before the articulated toggle unlocked and completed the extraction, ejection and loading cycle.

The P04 was normally chambered for 9 × 19 mm Parabellum and fed from a detachable 8-round magazine housed inside the grip.

Several changes were introduced during its production life. Early Navy Lugers retained features from previous models, while later versions gradually incorporated characteristics that would also appear on the P08.

The P04 remained in service with the Imperial German Navy during World War I. Today the naval Luger represents one of the most distinctive members of the Parabellum family thanks to its long barrel, early adoption and comparatively limited production.

The better-known Pistole 08 was not adopted by the German Army until 1908 and used a shorter barrel. Although long-barrel naval Lugers are sometimes loosely described as “Navy P08s”, the historically more accurate designation is Pistole 04 or P04.

This inert replica reproduces the distinctive long-barrel naval configuration and is constructed from metal with genuine wood grip panels. It features a removable magazine and a movable mechanism that simulates loading and trigger action without being capable of firing projectiles.

Measuring 30 cm in overall length and weighing approximately 1,004 g, it reproduces the elongated profile that distinguishes the naval Luger from the standard Army pistol.

Collector's note: the Imperial German Navy adopted the Luger four years before the German Army. The P04 entered service in 1904, whereas the famous P08 designation only appeared with the Army's adoption of its own version in 1908.

Technical specifications

• Type: inert collector's replica

• Model reproduced: Luger Pistole 04 / Marine Model 1904

• Configuration: long-barrel naval model

• Original adopted: 1904

• Materials: metal and wood

• Grip panels: genuine wood

• Overall length: 30 cm

• Weight: 1,004 g

• Magazine: removable

• Mechanism: simulated loading and trigger action

• Operation: inert replica, incapable of firing projectiles

• EAN: 8435089791440