Additional info about Mauser Parabellum grips

[mauro]

Hello to all,
We already discussed in some topics the differences between the Mauser Parabellum grips and the Imperial one. We highlighted that the Mauser Parabellum grips do not match with the standard model.
To better point out these differences, I have shot some photos. The Mauser Parabellum wood grip is compared with an Imperial model grip.
You can clearly see the differences.
In addition, hereafter an extract from the Allenâ??s article â??Postwar Parabellumâ?� â?? American Riflemen, December 1979:
Concerning the 29/70 models â??â?¦One of the improvement incorporated by Mauser was the inclusion of two metal pins in each grip at the point where the raised interior wood rib meets the forward edge of the grip strap. This solved one of the Lugerâ??s chronic problems â?? that of loose grips resulting from worn or chipped wooden ribs. An unfortunate side effect of this change is that the grips were made somewhat wider and more squared than the normal Luger in order to be able to accept the pins. This decidedly and adversely affected the feel of the pistol. The grips on these early guns had the same smooth border associated with the Swiss 1929â?� .
The grips were modified for the 06/73 model: â??In order to provide the desired feel to the pistol, the grip forward edges were more rounded. Since this resulted in making the grips thinner, it became impossible to seat the grip pins. To achieve the same desired effect, a raised pin was placed in the middle crossmember of the frame and a corresponding hole provided in the interior of the grips. Mauser had the last succeeded in making their Parabellum look and feel a Luger.â?�


Ciao
Mauro