my profile |
register |
faq |
search upload photo | donate | calendar |
09-22-2009, 01:43 PM | #1 |
User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Norway
Posts: 288
Thanks: 20
Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts
|
Mauser Parabellum - what did I get?
|
09-22-2009, 02:40 PM | #2 |
Moderator
Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Europe
Posts: 5,053
Thanks: 1,036
Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts
|
Nice gun.
It's an 06/73 (the second type, introduced after 1972), proofed in 1973 for the non-US market. The US-versions lacked the eagle/N proof and had the Interarms logo + text, combined with an FBM (Mauser inhouse proof). If it came with the box and all accessories, I would keep it as a collector's piece. You can shoot it, but the deep blue finish will wear rapidly, especially on the frame rails and at the toggle joints. |
09-22-2009, 04:07 PM | #3 |
Moderator
2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso
Posts: 7,019
Thanks: 1,090
Thanked 5,173 Times in 1,701 Posts
|
I would like to have one like that. I have had a couple of the U.S. models, but the non-US is particularly attractive and doesn't have so much extra Interarms writing. I'm not a real big fan of these later Mauser pieces, but this one I could live with.
__________________
If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction |
09-22-2009, 04:07 PM | #4 |
User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Culpeper, Va.
Posts: 279
Thanks: 0
Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts
|
That is one of the better ones I've seen. For me, it would be a non-shooter.
__________________
Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker |
09-22-2009, 05:51 PM | #5 |
User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Norway
Posts: 288
Thanks: 20
Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts
|
Gentlemen,
Thanks for your opinions and insight. The pistol came with a very fake (but still good-looking) police-style holster - no box, no manual, no spare magazine and no cleaning rod. I guess I'll keep it off the range; I have 8 other Lugers, 7 of which I can take to the range if the urge to fire a Luger gets overwhelming (and that does happen). So this will be the first exception to my rule of firing all of my guns - I guess I can live with that. I paid roughly what I'd pay for an ordinary 1939-1942 P-08 over here. Regards, Balder Last edited by Balder; 09-26-2009 at 04:48 PM. |
09-22-2009, 07:29 PM | #6 |
User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,016
Thanks: 94
Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts
|
That holster that came with your Luger could very well be an Interarms holster. They did sell some in that configuration.
|
09-22-2009, 07:51 PM | #7 |
User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tejas
Posts: 160
Thanks: 17
Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts
|
It's the one I've been looking for!!! Nice gun... Very nice... They are becoming collectable but I would shoot it till my arm hurt. (as I do all my Interarms Lugers) so I don't have to shoot the older collectibles. Reliable accurate and fun, fun. IMHO...cheers
__________________
Wilder Eber |
09-22-2009, 10:34 PM | #8 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Balder,
Very nice specimen. Vlim, Did the European market 06/73 always have the Swiss style sideplate and the US market have the partial hump on the side plate or is this just on the early 06/73 variation? I notice this has the Swiss style side plate like on the 29/70. |
09-22-2009, 11:18 PM | #9 |
User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Culpeper, Va.
Posts: 279
Thanks: 0
Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts
|
Hmmmm...1973 model. Lets see....it's unfired, it's 39 years old, perfect condition if not mint and it's NOT a collectable and only a shooter?
If your going to shoot it, sell it to me first. I'll keep it unfired because in a few years, it'll be worth twice what you paid. But sadly, your in Norway and importation is virtually impossible.
__________________
Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker |
09-23-2009, 10:42 AM | #10 |
Patron
LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302
Posts: 5,089
Thanks: 6
Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts
|
Brad, Since the Parabellum shown is the first year of 06/73 production, Mauser was probably still using up parts from the previous model. TH
|
09-23-2009, 11:34 AM | #11 |
Moderator
Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Europe
Posts: 5,053
Thanks: 1,036
Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts
|
The Mauser Parabellum can be found in many, many variations. Mauser had a tendency to use what they had and functionality came before 'the model', so it is possible to find a mix match of small parts on the 1972-1973 pistols especially.
This pistol was made somewhere between the end of 1972 and march of 1973, so I'm not really surprised. |
09-23-2009, 02:41 PM | #12 | |
User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Norway
Posts: 288
Thanks: 20
Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts
|
Quote:
Again, thanks for your inputs. Here are a few pictures of the holster and tool which came with the gun - it will remain unfired as long as it is in my possession. Balder |
|
09-23-2009, 04:17 PM | #13 |
Moderator
Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Europe
Posts: 5,053
Thanks: 1,036
Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts
|
The tool is an original Mauser tool from the 1970-1999 era, although many loading tools were unmarked. The holster looks like a repro policeholster.
It makes a nice set, alltogether, though. |
09-23-2009, 07:12 PM | #14 |
User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,016
Thanks: 94
Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts
|
The Interarms police style holsters were not marked, as far as I know.
Here is a link to Mauro's site that show the different holsters that Interarms was selling. http://www.lugerlp08.com/Holster.htm |
09-23-2009, 07:22 PM | #15 |
Patron
LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 978
Thanks: 68
Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts
|
I'm with Augsburger! I bought a 1973 copy of a 1906 Navy,even to the safety position. Up instead of down. Original box, papers, target, two mags, cleaning rod, and tool. It may be worth more someday, but for right now I shoot it! Hugh redid the grips for me, and GT fixed the mag springs. Nicest people on this forum!
It has the partial plate hump, but seems to be all Swiss type machining inside. Or different than a pre-1942 Luger anyway. No Mauser hump. Just as my 1964 Triumph TR-4, total frame off redo is a driver, not a trailer queen. Guys just gotta have fun.... FN |
09-23-2009, 07:22 PM | #16 |
User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 459
Thanks: 774
Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts
|
I never knew that Mauser/Interarms made holsters for these guns.
Something else that I now need to look for! On the back of the military style holsters,what are the markings? They made a waist band holster as well? That is very cool. I have a boxed 9mm Swiss 4 inch type that I bought new. I do not shoot it very much as it is uncomfortable to hold. Very reliable and it has never had any problems,no matter what nasty range reloads I have used.
__________________
"I think,therefore I own guns" |
11-07-2009, 11:57 AM | #17 |
User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tejas
Posts: 160
Thanks: 17
Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts
|
If you find an Interarms marked holster, buy it. They are as rare as hens teeth and are very nice holsters as well.
__________________
Wilder Eber |
04-04-2012, 04:55 PM | #18 |
User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Norway
Posts: 288
Thanks: 20
Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts
|
Confession: I am now selling the Mauser Parabellum to a friend, making a slight profit. Am I stupid?
Balder |
05-07-2012, 06:06 PM | #19 |
User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Obama LAND
Posts: 206
Thanks: 18
Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts
|
Can I call it a stupid move? I don't think that is a smart move. Slight profit? Well we all can't be Mauro Baudino but every Luger collector should at least have one Mauser Parabellum in my opinion.
|
05-07-2012, 08:20 PM | #20 |
User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: US
Posts: 3,843
Thanks: 132
Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts
|
|
The following member says Thank You to alvin for your post: |
|
|