Wood magazine bottoms

HisSoldier · 11-09-2011, 08:54 PM

There is currently an auction in ebay that is titled "Item image
Luger Magazine Navy Two Wood Bottom 9mm P04 not P08" (Item number 110770064645), Being new to Lugers this is my first experience with the P04. Does anyone know why these would not be fittable to my 70's Mauser P08 magazines? Is the only difference the concentric rings in the gripping depression?
Thanks

Edward Tinker · 11-09-2011, 09:03 PM

I don't think they are that wonderful of repros?

The quality of the rings seems poor to me.

Have you asked GT if he has any wood bases left?

Ed

G.T. · 11-10-2011, 08:15 AM

Hi HisSoldier & Thanks Ed, As for the difference... only the knob ends are different on any original Luger magazine bottom from the specifications.. so in that regard, it's only a matter of choice?? But, on fit, strength and function... It's a whole'nother'thing!!! And with the strength of the Mauser mag spring, you better have the very best you can acquire... bargains are nice, but not on this application.. best to you, til...lat'r..GT

sheepherder · 11-10-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HisSoldier

Wood magazine bottoms

I prefer perky, bouncy little bottoms...

In all seriousness, I prefer aluminum bottom magazines with two retaining pins...Even if they are not 'original' to my Lugers...

GT makes an excellent Mec-Gar bodied aluminum base conversion...Email him for pricing...

Save those original 70's Mauser magazines for posterity...

Lugerdoc · 11-14-2011, 11:16 AM

I have in stock, new repro Mauser Parabellum black plastic bottoms @$15 and all variations (plain, Cal 9m/m or Germany marked, Navy Concentic circles and early Swiss with the metal inserts) of GT's wood bottomed mags starting @$35 each + S&H. To have them installed, best to purchase directly from GT. I do also carry a few of the cheaper grade Sarco wood bottoms, Franxite white, brown or black plastic bottoms @$10 each and the MecGar concentric circle BPBs @$5. I also have the USA exclusive on perfect bakelite FXO type BPBs @$35. Also have most other mag parts available, TH

11-09-2011, 08:54 PM	#1
HisSoldier User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 95 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Wood magazine bottoms There is currently an auction in ebay that is titled "Item image Luger Magazine Navy Two Wood Bottom 9mm P04 not P08" (Item number 110770064645), Being new to Lugers this is my first experience with the P04. Does anyone know why these would not be fittable to my 70's Mauser P08 magazines? Is the only difference the concentric rings in the gripping depression? Thanks __________________ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

11-10-2011, 08:15 AM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Mag bases P.04 & P.08... Hi HisSoldier & Thanks Ed, As for the difference... only the knob ends are different on any original Luger magazine bottom from the specifications.. so in that regard, it's only a matter of choice?? But, on fit, strength and function... It's a whole'nother'thing!!! And with the strength of the Mauser mag spring, you better have the very best you can acquire... bargains are nice, but not on this application.. best to you, til...lat'r..GT

11-14-2011, 11:16 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	I have in stock, new repro Mauser Parabellum black plastic bottoms @$15 and all variations (plain, Cal 9m/m or Germany marked, Navy Concentic circles and early Swiss with the metal inserts) of GT's wood bottomed mags starting @$35 each + S&H. To have them installed, best to purchase directly from GT. I do also carry a few of the cheaper grade Sarco wood bottoms, Franxite white, brown or black plastic bottoms @$10 each and the MecGar concentric circle BPBs @$5. I also have the USA exclusive on perfect bakelite FXO type BPBs @$35. Also have most other mag parts available, TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

11-09-2011, 09:03 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I don't think they are that wonderful of repros? The quality of the rings seems poor to me. Have you asked GT if he has any wood bases left? Ed