Interarms Frames

FNorm · 05-10-2009, 07:35 PM

I notice that some Interarms lugers are advertised as with P.08 frames. Others are noted as with Swiss frames.

What are the differences? What to look for? Was one better than the other?

FN

Vlim · 05-10-2009, 07:57 PM

Hi,

That is quite a long story, but here is the 'quick version'.

The Mauser Parabellum was based on the Swiss 06/29 design and initially followed the Swiss 06/29 frame style (without the little bump on the front grip strap) and the Swiss frame ramp. Mauser Parabellums made in 1970, 71 and 72 have the Swiss frame style.

Interarms wanted a frame style that was closer to the original pre-1945 style and Mauser redid the frame, introducing it in late 1972.

The changes done to the grip style are purely cosmetic. Other changes to the frame were needed to enable production of a common frame for both 9x19 para and .30 luger versions with different barrel lengths.

An advantage of the Swiss style frames is that you can attach Swiss 06/29 grips to them to improve the 'feel' of the grips. The drawback is that the Swiss style frame doesn't give you much tinkering space for customizing barrels, calibres and barrel lengths. That's what Mauser found out

05-10-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Interarms Frames I notice that some Interarms lugers are advertised as with P.08 frames. Others are noted as with Swiss frames. What are the differences? What to look for? Was one better than the other? FN

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Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,031 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	Hi, That is quite a long story, but here is the 'quick version'. The Mauser Parabellum was based on the Swiss 06/29 design and initially followed the Swiss 06/29 frame style (without the little bump on the front grip strap) and the Swiss frame ramp. Mauser Parabellums made in 1970, 71 and 72 have the Swiss frame style. Interarms wanted a frame style that was closer to the original pre-1945 style and Mauser redid the frame, introducing it in late 1972. The changes done to the grip style are purely cosmetic. Other changes to the frame were needed to enable production of a common frame for both 9x19 para and .30 luger versions with different barrel lengths. An advantage of the Swiss style frames is that you can attach Swiss 06/29 grips to them to improve the 'feel' of the grips. The drawback is that the Swiss style frame doesn't give you much tinkering space for customizing barrels, calibres and barrel lengths. That's what Mauser found out