Data request: looking for image of green Mauser box
 

Hi,

The Mauser Parabellum of the 1970s was shipped in several types of boxes. Although all boxes had the same layout (cardboard, white lid with Mauser logo) several small differences existed.

The guns meant for Interarms had the Interarms name and address on the box and the Parabellum logo in a gothic style, while those for the other markets had the Mauser logo, a Parabellum lettering in a modern style and the Mauser address.

Now, we know that Mauser changed it's name in the late 1970s following a takeover by the Diehl group. The name 'Mauser-Werke AG' changed to 'Mauser-Werke Oberndorf GmbH'. The name change is also visible in the manuals and on the gun's grip straps.

My request is: please check your cardboard Mauser Parabellum boxes and report:
-The serial number (4 digits on the box side) (optional, I understand if you don't want to disclose it).
-Whether the gun is an interarms version
-Color of the box base and lid text (blue or green)
-Name and address on the box (Interarms / Mauser-werke AG / Mauser-werke Oberndorf GmbH).
-The addres on the back of the manual, if present (or 'none' if not present).

GvV, Have one spare Interarms blue & white box to report for 6' .30 Cal. #1339 in worn condition $10. Also have serval VG to exc Green & White boxes (recieved years ago direct from Mauser containing parts) with neither of the marking that you list (only "Original/Mauser logo/Parabellum" on top & right side of lid) @$25 each + S&H. None of these have inner liner or accessories. hellerarms@webtv.net

Hi Tom,

Thanks, can you give me a description of the text on the lid of the green boxes?

here is my info

-The serial number (4 digits on the box side) (optional, I understand if you don't want disclose it). 13344
-Whether the gun is an interarms version YES
-Color of the box base and lid text (blue or green) BLUE
-Name and address on the box (Interarms / Mauser-werke AG / Mauser-werke Oberndorf GmbH). Interarms for Mauser
-The addres on the back of the manual, if present (or 'none' if not present).
Mauser-Jagdwaffen GMBH D7238 Oberdorf/Neckar


Ed

GvV
Mine is:
Serial number 1336
Interarms: Yes
Color: Blue
Name: Mauser-Werke AG
Manual: None
Target Date: 18 Dez 1970
Target Address: 7238 Oberndorf am Neckar

I hope that this helps.

Steve

Guys, thanks.

@Steve: That's a pretty early one! If I understand it correctly, it is an Interarms marked gun in a Mauser-labeled, Mauser-address box?

I have 4 for your info.

RG0877 - Interarms Version - Blue Box addressed Interarms - Green Medallion
Mauser-Jagdwaffen GMBH D7238 Oberdorf/Neckar
RG0878 - Interarms Version - Blue Box addressed Interarms - Green Medallion
Mauser-Jagdwaffen GMBH D7238 Oberdorf/Neckar
5264 - Interarms Version - Blue Box addressed Interarms - Blue Medallion
Mauser-Jagdwaffen GMBH D7238 Oberdorf/Neckar
8453 - Interarms Version - Blue Box addressed Interarms - Blue Medallion
Mauser-Jagdwaffen GMBH D7238 Oberdorf/Neckar


Jerry

Jerry,

Thanks. The top 2 are from a series of approx. 1000 Renato Gamba guns.

Hello G vV,

My first post here, I cannot thank everyone enough for the wealth of information shared here.

My 29/70 Interarms, Serial # 4292, 4", 9mm
Blue box, Blue medallion
Original 3 shot target done by "Broghammer", Mauser-Werke 7238 Oberndorf am Neckar
Instruction manual address: mauser-jagdwaffen GMBH, D7238 Oberndorf/Neckar
Box cover: Interarms, Exclusive International Representatives for Mauser
London, Alexandria Va USA, Monte Carlo

Best Regards,
Pitsword

Thanks, a very helpful first post, and welcome to the forum!

GvV,

Mine is indeed an Interarms pistol with FBM stamped on the left front of the frame ahead of the side plate. It is a 6" .30cal.

Steve

Box only, no gun or booklet:

Serial # 72729, 6", 9mm
Blue box
Original 3 shot target, Mauser-Werke 7238 Oberndorf am Neckar
Box cover: Interarms, Exclusive International Representatives for Mauser
London, Alexandria Va USA, Monte Carlo

I have a gun in a leather case;

Serial #2185, 6", 30 cal
Marked Interarms, Alexandria, Virginia
Original 3 shot target, Mauser-Werke 7238 Oberndorf am Neckar
Blue instruction manual address: mauser-jagdwaffen GMBH, D7238 Oberndorf/Neckar
Warranty card with Interarms address
Blue plastic tag

Case includes gun, brass/steel cleaning rod/oiler, loading tool, & three extra magazines.

Hugh, Steve,

Thanks for the (additional) info. As expected, it's a confusing result :)

There seems to be no obvious pattern (yet) when it comes to packaging types.