Mauser Commemorative Luger
 

Back when Interarms first offered these in the early 1970s I was seriously tempted. But they were priced at a multiple of what a nice surplus wartime Luger went for, so I passed them by.

Forty-five years passed…

And one came up at auction, starting bid $700. Gavel price $705. Final cost, all told, of $730. It’s in my safe.

Patience is a virtue.

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Kyrie

Patience is indeed a virtue. What a steal!

Yes, sir. When the (on-line auction) gavel came down I jumped up and did a victory lap around the coffee table!

Kyrie

Nice acquisition! :thumbup:

Which online auction house was that?

Dear Kyrie,
Congratulation for your very early Mauser Parabellum 29/70 model.

There are some aspects of your pistol that really belong to the first weeks production and that were discontinued with the standard production.

I don't know if you are aware that a big portion of the original Mauser production books are available and this allow certify the pistol providing a very accurate production period.

Please have a look here:

http://www.lugerlp08.com/mauser%20pa...tification.htm

If you want to receive more information please contact me:

mauser.archive@gmail.com

Cheers,

That was Gun Broker, auction # 758862462

Mauro,

Just yesterday received your certificate and research regarding my 29/70 Luger. Thank you, sir - most interesting reading!

Best,

Kyrie

My pleasure,
happy that you enjoy the story.

Cheers,

Mauro