New Luger

Mike in Reedley · 11-25-2004, 01:15 AM

I just bought a Mauser Parabellum that was made in the mid 70's. It's a 4" 9m/m with the Swiss style grip and safety, that came in a raggedy box, with 2 mag.s, a cleaning rod, but was missing the loading tool. It was unfired until today and I gave $800 for it. Was this a fair price in Ca.?
It shot well today (2" @ 25 Yrds. very near P.O.A.), using the same cast load I use in my Hi Power, with no malfunctions. I tried some lighter loads, but they would not reliably cycle every time.
How do these compare with other Lugers? This is my first Luger and I wanted it as a shooter. Thanks.

Steve Richards · 11-25-2004, 01:50 AM

I think that your price was good. It was not the deal of the century but a fair price. I have a 6" and like it very much.

They are not in high demand at this time but that could change. I think that they make a great shooter. Get a loading tool and you will be set. I bought some reproductions from Marstar. They are not the greatest but they save the thumb and are cheap. Lugerdoc on this forum has originals for a fair price but needless to say, more than a reproduction.

I also bought a couple of very nice blued ones from Orimar In Houston, Texas. They make the stainless steel Lugers but the loading tools I got are blued. Very well done and about the same price of the ones from Marstar which I do not think are nearly as nice.

Is this your first Luger? Welcome to the forum!

Steve

policeluger · 11-25-2004, 07:28 AM

Wecome to LF, I just sold an AE 4" 9mm P08 style here in the high desert area of Ca, for $875, one mag, mint condition gun....sounds like you got a fair deal, I'm not much on the Swiss pattern guns and the AE's bring a few dollars more, but all sounds good. Hope you enjoy the gun.

John Sabato · 11-29-2004, 10:39 AM

Welcome to the Lugerforum.

I think one of our members named "Pisto" (also known as "Pisto.lero" on ebay), and his first name is Roland... who hails from Germany, has some original Mauser marked loading tools... he sells them on ebay once in a while... send him a private message by clicking on the envelope icon on one of his posts... you can find one by using our search function and looking for his first name, since his signature block uses it...

Congrats on your Luger purchase.

Lugerdoc · 11-30-2004, 09:56 AM

John, Most of the Mauser marked loading tool that I've seen coming out of Euroland, are repros. I have these or the DDR ones available @$15 each or 2 for $25. Original post war Mauser Parabellum (larger banner) are also available @$40 each. TH

Pete Ebbink · 12-03-2004, 07:34 PM

Hi Mike,

Here is the 1970's Mauser TD tool you should be looking for. I see them at gun shows for $ 35 to $ 60 or so...they are out there...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Vlim · 12-05-2004, 07:39 AM

Hi,

Please note that a number of Mauser loading tools for the 1970s Mausers were supplied without the Mauser logo on them.

11-25-2004, 01:15 AM	#1
Mike in Reedley New User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central CA. U.S.A. Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Luger I just bought a Mauser Parabellum that was made in the mid 70's. It's a 4" 9m/m with the Swiss style grip and safety, that came in a raggedy box, with 2 mag.s, a cleaning rod, but was missing the loading tool. It was unfired until today and I gave $800 for it. Was this a fair price in Ca.? It shot well today (2" @ 25 Yrds. very near P.O.A.), using the same cast load I use in my Hi Power, with no malfunctions. I tried some lighter loads, but they would not reliably cycle every time. How do these compare with other Lugers? This is my first Luger and I wanted it as a shooter. Thanks.

11-29-2004, 10:39 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Welcome to the Lugerforum. I think one of our members named "Pisto" (also known as "Pisto.lero" on ebay), and his first name is Roland... who hails from Germany, has some original Mauser marked loading tools... he sells them on ebay once in a while... send him a private message by clicking on the envelope icon on one of his posts... you can find one by using our search function and looking for his first name, since his signature block uses it... Congrats on your Luger purchase. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-30-2004, 09:56 AM	#5
Lugerdoc 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	John, Most of the Mauser marked loading tool that I've seen coming out of Euroland, are repros. I have these or the DDR ones available @$15 each or 2 for $25. Original post war Mauser Parabellum (larger banner) are also available @$40 each. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-25-2004, 01:50 AM	#2
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think that your price was good. It was not the deal of the century but a fair price. I have a 6" and like it very much. They are not in high demand at this time but that could change. I think that they make a great shooter. Get a loading tool and you will be set. I bought some reproductions from Marstar. They are not the greatest but they save the thumb and are cheap. Lugerdoc on this forum has originals for a fair price but needless to say, more than a reproduction. I also bought a couple of very nice blued ones from Orimar In Houston, Texas. They make the stainless steel Lugers but the loading tools I got are blued. Very well done and about the same price of the ones from Marstar which I do not think are nearly as nice. Is this your first Luger? Welcome to the forum! Steve

11-25-2004, 07:28 AM	#3
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Wecome to LF, I just sold an AE 4" 9mm P08 style here in the high desert area of Ca, for $875, one mag, mint condition gun....sounds like you got a fair deal, I'm not much on the Swiss pattern guns and the AE's bring a few dollars more, but all sounds good. Hope you enjoy the gun.

12-03-2004, 07:34 PM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Mike, Here is the 1970's Mauser TD tool you should be looking for. I see them at gun shows for $ 35 to $ 60 or so...they are out there... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

12-05-2004, 07:39 AM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 3,947 Times in 1,198 Posts	Hi, Please note that a number of Mauser loading tools for the 1970s Mausers were supplied without the Mauser logo on them.