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Jamka · 04-06-2011, 04:15 AM

Gents,

On this forum, almost a year ago, pictures were posted of a meeting of the so called “Kü-Club”. Four years ago the authors of “The Mauser Parabellum 1930-1946” (Don Hallock & Joop van de Kant) and “The Parabellum is Back” (Mauro Baudino & Gerben van Vlimmeren) went to Oberndorf in Germany, in order to meet Prof. Dr. R. Gminder, the former manager of Mauser Jagdwaffen G.M.B.H., established in this town. Present were also Gerd Schön and Otto Repa, former Waffenmeister of Mauser. The main aim was to discover yet unknown facts about the Mauser production of Luger pistols, during the years 1930-1946 and 1946-2000.

One of the questions that could not yet be answered was the meaning of the “Kü” marking, which is reported to be found on Luger pistols in many collections over the world. At that time, Prof. Dr. Gminder suggested to continue the research, and organize annual meetings in Oberndorf, until a final and documented solution would have emerged. Since, this small working group came together every year early in July, under the name of the “Kü-Club”.

This meeting is informal, we arrive on Friday evening, enjoying a dinner together in the local Gasthof (rural hotel). On Saturday morning we visit the Oberndorf Arms Museum, and the old hall “D” of the Mauser factory where the Luger pistols once were assembled. There is also a visit to the cemetery of Oberndorf, with the impressive Mauser family mausoleum. After a light lunch we will join the meeting where new evidence about the Kü marked pistols is reported. Every collector of Luger pistols is welcome, the principle is that everyone participating will present the results of his personal “Kü” findings. Of course, all other Mauser related subjects can be brought forward too.

Mauro Baudino and Gerben van Vlimmeren will do a presentation on the Paul Mauser personal archive work they have accomplished during the last couple of years. It is based upon the study of many documents, such as Paul Mauser’s personal diaries, letters... Additional presentations are welcomed – a beamer is available in the meeting room. In such case, please inform us about the subject and the time you would need.

This year’s meeting takes place from Friday 8th of July (6:00 AM), until Sunday 10th of July (12:00 AM). Costs of rooms, two dinners, two breakfasts and one lunch will be in total around Euro 150.00 ($ 210.00). Participants should organize individually their journey to Oberndorf a/d Neckar – not far away from the German City of Stuttgart in the so called Black Forest. The number of available rooms in Oberndorf is limited, therefore we invite you to contact one of us before the 10th of April when you want to join us for this year’s Kü-Club meeting.

Don Hallock & Joop van de Kant
Mauro Baudino & Gerben van Vlimmeren

04-06-2011, 04:15 AM	#1
Jamka RIP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Antwerp Belgium Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	2011 Meeting in Oberndorf (Kü-Club) Gents, On this forum, almost a year ago, pictures were posted of a meeting of the so called “Kü-Club”. Four years ago the authors of “The Mauser Parabellum 1930-1946” (Don Hallock & Joop van de Kant) and “The Parabellum is Back” (Mauro Baudino & Gerben van Vlimmeren) went to Oberndorf in Germany, in order to meet Prof. Dr. R. Gminder, the former manager of Mauser Jagdwaffen G.M.B.H., established in this town. Present were also Gerd Schön and Otto Repa, former Waffenmeister of Mauser. The main aim was to discover yet unknown facts about the Mauser production of Luger pistols, during the years 1930-1946 and 1946-2000. One of the questions that could not yet be answered was the meaning of the “Kü” marking, which is reported to be found on Luger pistols in many collections over the world. At that time, Prof. Dr. Gminder suggested to continue the research, and organize annual meetings in Oberndorf, until a final and documented solution would have emerged. Since, this small working group came together every year early in July, under the name of the “Kü-Club”. This meeting is informal, we arrive on Friday evening, enjoying a dinner together in the local Gasthof (rural hotel). On Saturday morning we visit the Oberndorf Arms Museum, and the old hall “D” of the Mauser factory where the Luger pistols once were assembled. There is also a visit to the cemetery of Oberndorf, with the impressive Mauser family mausoleum. After a light lunch we will join the meeting where new evidence about the Kü marked pistols is reported. Every collector of Luger pistols is welcome, the principle is that everyone participating will present the results of his personal “Kü” findings. Of course, all other Mauser related subjects can be brought forward too. Mauro Baudino and Gerben van Vlimmeren will do a presentation on the Paul Mauser personal archive work they have accomplished during the last couple of years. It is based upon the study of many documents, such as Paul Mauser’s personal diaries, letters... Additional presentations are welcomed – a beamer is available in the meeting room. In such case, please inform us about the subject and the time you would need. This year’s meeting takes place from Friday 8th of July (6:00 AM), until Sunday 10th of July (12:00 AM). Costs of rooms, two dinners, two breakfasts and one lunch will be in total around Euro 150.00 ($ 210.00). Participants should organize individually their journey to Oberndorf a/d Neckar – not far away from the German City of Stuttgart in the so called Black Forest. The number of available rooms in Oberndorf is limited, therefore we invite you to contact one of us before the 10th of April when you want to join us for this year’s Kü-Club meeting. Don Hallock & Joop van de Kant Mauro Baudino & Gerben van Vlimmeren Last edited by Vlim; 05-17-2013 at 09:15 AM.