Mauser Parabellum Trivia...

Johnny C. Kitchens · 07-04-2004, 10:11 PM

Found this little story on the last of the Mauser Parabellums...

http://www.beemans.net/a_shot_of_humor.htm

Scroll down to - IN GERMANY, THE GETHUNK IS EVERYTHING

Frank H. · 07-06-2004, 03:49 AM

Interesting story!

I'm an airgun nut, I've got several "filled by scuba tank" airguns and a few of the Feinwerkbau's Beeman described, also several guns that Beeman distributed, but I never new they had those special Mauser Lugers, that's a rare tidbit of knowledge!

Does anyone have a photo of any of these custom Mausers? I had no idea they ever made any with ivory grips, inlay etc, would love to get a peek. Thanks for the story!

Frank H.

Lugerdoc · 07-06-2004, 09:40 AM

Frank et al, I don't believe that these fancy engraved models were ever widely advertised here in the US. I do have a few of Mauser's 5 page muticolor brouchers, in new condition, showing all of the various grades and models available @$3 each or 2 for $5 postpaid in US. Please add $5 for non-US S&H. I also have Mauser's Hunting Knife catalog, from the same period, available for $1 more, if shipped with the above. Please send MO or check to Tom Heller POB 398 St.Charles, MO. 63302.

Vlim · 07-06-2004, 02:23 PM

Hi,

Here's a scan from one of the pages. Features a gold-inlay and a detailed engraved one. A black and white version of this image can be found in some of John Walter his books.

Frank H. · 07-07-2004, 01:44 AM

"Wow". Looks like they did a nicer job on the grip shape also (compared to my "std" 6" 70's Mauser P-08, with the chubby flat sided grips which will visit Herb's "grip salon").

Tom, thanks for the catalog offer, $5 bill in the mail to you today!

Frank H. in L.A.

Thor · 07-07-2004, 12:06 PM

The gold plated grip safety looks especially interesting to me, I dont think I have seen one like that before but I like it!

Vlim · 07-07-2004, 12:20 PM

Frank,

The shape of the grips was modified in 1972 to resemble the old P08 shape. Was introduced on the 1973 version, but can also be found on some earliers 'halfbreed' pre-1973 versions. My 1972-dated 7.65 has the improved grip shape.

But as one of our members said, the fit and feel of the Mauser Parabellum grips is not as nice as that of the original P08.

Frank H. · 07-08-2004, 01:34 AM

Thanks for the scoop on the grips. My 6" 9mm is marked 73 just ahead of the sideplate, the grips are flat sided, fat, and overlap the edges a bit, wood a bit orangish...

They will be a joy when I get them out to Hugh's "grip salon" and they return. It does seem they put some extra attention on the grip details on those "high priced girls" models, that's some nice jewelry...

Frank H.

07-04-2004, 10:11 PM	#1
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Mauser Parabellum Trivia... Found this little story on the last of the Mauser Parabellums... http://www.beemans.net/a_shot_of_humor.htm Scroll down to - IN GERMANY, THE GETHUNK IS EVERYTHING __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

07-06-2004, 09:40 AM	#3
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	Frank et al, I don't believe that these fancy engraved models were ever widely advertised here in the US. I do have a few of Mauser's 5 page muticolor brouchers, in new condition, showing all of the various grades and models available @$3 each or 2 for $5 postpaid in US. Please add $5 for non-US S&H. I also have Mauser's Hunting Knife catalog, from the same period, available for $1 more, if shipped with the above. Please send MO or check to Tom Heller POB 398 St.Charles, MO. 63302. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-07-2004, 12:06 PM	#6
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	The gold plated grip safety looks especially interesting to me, I dont think I have seen one like that before but I like it! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-06-2004, 03:49 AM	#2
Frank H. User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon, south of Portland Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting story! I'm an airgun nut, I've got several "filled by scuba tank" airguns and a few of the Feinwerkbau's Beeman described, also several guns that Beeman distributed, but I never new they had those special Mauser Lugers, that's a rare tidbit of knowledge! Does anyone have a photo of any of these custom Mausers? I had no idea they ever made any with ivory grips, inlay etc, would love to get a peek. Thanks for the story! Frank H.

07-06-2004, 02:23 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,042 Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 3,920 Times in 1,193 Posts	Hi, Here's a scan from one of the pages. Features a gold-inlay and a detailed engraved one. A black and white version of this image can be found in some of John Walter his books.

07-07-2004, 01:44 AM	#5
Frank H. User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon, south of Portland Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Wow". Looks like they did a nicer job on the grip shape also (compared to my "std" 6" 70's Mauser P-08, with the chubby flat sided grips which will visit Herb's "grip salon"). Tom, thanks for the catalog offer, $5 bill in the mail to you today! Frank H. in L.A.

07-07-2004, 12:20 PM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,042 Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 3,920 Times in 1,193 Posts	Frank, The shape of the grips was modified in 1972 to resemble the old P08 shape. Was introduced on the 1973 version, but can also be found on some earliers 'halfbreed' pre-1973 versions. My 1972-dated 7.65 has the improved grip shape. But as one of our members said, the fit and feel of the Mauser Parabellum grips is not as nice as that of the original P08.

07-08-2004, 01:34 AM	#8
Frank H. User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon, south of Portland Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the scoop on the grips. My 6" 9mm is marked 73 just ahead of the sideplate, the grips are flat sided, fat, and overlap the edges a bit, wood a bit orangish... They will be a joy when I get them out to Hugh's "grip salon" and they return. It does seem they put some extra attention on the grip details on those "high priced girls" models, that's some nice jewelry... Frank H.