details on "Last Production" Mauser Parabellum

mrerick · 07-17-2020, 06:20 PM

IIRC from Mauro and Gerben's book on the Mauser Parabellum, production continued in very small numbers focused on commemorative models into the early 1990's.

When visiting with Mauro, he showed me the very last Mauser Parabellum Luger produced - IIRC it was an Artillery model.

During this period, Mauser may well have been assembling Lugers from available parts at hand, including some increase in hand work and finish quality. The one you've shown is beautiful.

Joe in Colorado · 07-17-2020, 06:40 PM

Thank you, point well taken.

My intention was to specify first and last regarding regular production pistols only, not purpose built commemoratives.

Vlim and Mauro are the experts, I'd be glad to learn what are the highest serial numbers recorded in .30 and 9mm.

My .30 is 10 005585.

I've seen regular 9mm's ending around 14.4k with 1973 dates on those with Ulm proofs, nothing after that except some custom models in the low 15k range until the 9mm "Waffen Walla" turned up sn 15251, dated 1985 like my 5585 sold by the same retialer. (See prior link.)

I don't have definitive records but if you keep an eye online in time you see a lot of these.

Cheers, Joe

07-17-2020, 06:20 PM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	IIRC from Mauro and Gerben's book on the Mauser Parabellum, production continued in very small numbers focused on commemorative models into the early 1990's. When visiting with Mauro, he showed me the very last Mauser Parabellum Luger produced - IIRC it was an Artillery model. During this period, Mauser may well have been assembling Lugers from available parts at hand, including some increase in hand work and finish quality. The one you've shown is beautiful. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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07-17-2020, 06:40 PM	#2
Joe in Colorado User Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 71 Thanks: 103 Thanked 136 Times in 38 Posts	Thank you, point well taken. My intention was to specify first and last regarding regular production pistols only, not purpose built commemoratives. Vlim and Mauro are the experts, I'd be glad to learn what are the highest serial numbers recorded in .30 and 9mm. My .30 is 10 005585. I've seen regular 9mm's ending around 14.4k with 1973 dates on those with Ulm proofs, nothing after that except some custom models in the low 15k range until the 9mm "Waffen Walla" turned up sn 15251, dated 1985 like my 5585 sold by the same retialer. (See prior link.) I don't have definitive records but if you keep an eye online in time you see a lot of these. Cheers, Joe