Something to clarify about Mauser Parabellum.

mbauer · 12-02-2010, 06:04 PM

Mauro;

I just joined the Forum as I am now a proud owner of a 30 cal Luger. The information is quite interesting and I would like to add to your database. In reading up on my Luger, which appears to be a 29/70 variant, I am somewhat puzzled. According to Fred Datig, I was expecting the "Original" emblem to have even lettering. My Swiss frame Luger is numbered 10.0017XX and has the usual import marks "Interarms", "FBM", etc and internal scribed numbers. The puzzle comes in that the "Original" emblem appears to be of the prototype style described by Fred Datig where the "a" and "l" do not follow the script of the preceding letters.

Does anyone else have a similar marking for low 20/70 serial number guns?

mauro · 12-03-2010, 05:40 PM

Dear mbauer,
During the researches for our new book: "The Parabellum is back! 1945 - 2000", Gerben and I we had the possibility to discover 3 different Original Mauser banner used by Mauser in the 70' production.

In the early production, the banner was engraved and then rolled. In the engraved banner, we found two different variations.

I hope this helps.

Cheers,
Mauro

regul · 12-05-2010, 04:37 PM

Mauro;
I have the following serial numbers.
06/29 Swiss frame, 4'' 9mm 11.009502 (new in box)
06/73 P08 frame, 6'' 9mm 11.013398
I have enjoyed your book Luger/ Artiglieria and am waiting delivery of The Parabellum is Back.
Thanks
Ed Roane

12-03-2010, 05:40 PM	#2
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	Dear mbauer, During the researches for our new book: "The Parabellum is back! 1945 - 2000", Gerben and I we had the possibility to discover 3 different Original Mauser banner used by Mauser in the 70' production. In the early production, the banner was engraved and then rolled. In the engraved banner, we found two different variations. I hope this helps. Cheers, Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

12-05-2010, 04:37 PM	#3
regul Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: VA Posts: 96 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 20 Posts	06/29 & 06/73 Mauro; I have the following serial numbers. 06/29 Swiss frame, 4'' 9mm 11.009502 (new in box) 06/73 P08 frame, 6'' 9mm 11.013398 I have enjoyed your book Luger/ Artiglieria and am waiting delivery of The Parabellum is Back. Thanks Ed Roane Last edited by regul; 12-05-2010 at 06:12 PM.

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12-02-2010, 06:04 PM	#1
mbauer New User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mauro; I just joined the Forum as I am now a proud owner of a 30 cal Luger. The information is quite interesting and I would like to add to your database. In reading up on my Luger, which appears to be a 29/70 variant, I am somewhat puzzled. According to Fred Datig, I was expecting the "Original" emblem to have even lettering. My Swiss frame Luger is numbered 10.0017XX and has the usual import marks "Interarms", "FBM", etc and internal scribed numbers. The puzzle comes in that the "Original" emblem appears to be of the prototype style described by Fred Datig where the "a" and "l" do not follow the script of the preceding letters. Does anyone else have a similar marking for low 20/70 serial number guns?