Swiss Lugers

Mauser720 · 08-23-2007, 12:20 PM

I have been looking at some of the Swiss Lugers for sale and they really are interesting. Some of the listings don't say what caliber they are in, and some say they are 7.63mm or 7.65mm (I forget which). I am wondering if any of these Swiss Lugers were made in the 9mm parabellum caliber? If the answer is "No" then I am wondering if the other caliber of ammunition is more expensive to obtain? Thanks to anyone who can "educate" me on this. Ron

MFC · 08-23-2007, 12:48 PM

Hi Ronald,
Almost all Swiss Lugers are 7.65mm. There is a 1929 Swiss 9mm military prototype, but extremly rare.
7.65 parabellum or 30 Luger can cost 4 times as much as 9mm.
Mike C.

Mauser720 · 08-23-2007, 12:54 PM

Mike -

Okay, thanks for the info.

Ron

davidkachel · 08-27-2007, 07:48 PM

Mauser720,

If what you are looking for is more of a shooter than a collector gun, Mauser took up manufacturing Lugers again in the 1970s for a while and did make quite a few Swiss style Lugers in 9mm during that period. If you have your heart set on the Swiss style but don't want the expense of .30 Luger ammo, these may be a good option and are still selling at comparatively low prices ($700-1100). Check with the guys here first (post what you want in "Wanted to Buy") as you're not going to get screwed by an established member of this site which is a lot more than I can say about your next option... failing success here, check the auction sites, but be extremely cautious.

Checking, I see two Swiss 70s Mauser Lugers on gunsamerica.com right now.
One is $1K, the other $2K. Don't worry, the guy who has one priced at $2K is just trying to see what he can get away with. They're not worth nearly that much, at least not yet. Also, the Swiss style Mausers generally bring less so you should possibly be wary even of the $1K variation. I haven't looked for a few months, but last time I did they were bringing a couple hundred less than that.

Mauser720 · 08-27-2007, 07:52 PM

Great advice. Thank you.

Ron

MFC · 08-28-2007, 12:53 AM

FGS has a 4 3/4" barrel 9mm Abercrombie & Fitch. It's only $10,500, but would be a lot cheaper to shoot than the 30 cal..

Mike C

Mauser720 · 08-28-2007, 07:53 AM

Well, anyone who could afford to spend $10,500 for one handgun could probably also afford the .30 Cal. ammo too. My mother passed away Sunday night at 11:45PM and I am in the process of getting the funeral set up, and getting rid of the stuff in her house, and selling the house, etc. But in a few months when all this is over with, I am interested in checking out these Swiss Lugers because I just think they are very neat.

Ron

policeluger · 08-28-2007, 10:25 AM

Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing....may God be with you

Edward Tinker · 08-28-2007, 01:58 PM

Ron, I am sorry to hear of your mother passing also, best wishes and prayers

Ed

08-23-2007, 12:20 PM	#1
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Swiss Lugers I have been looking at some of the Swiss Lugers for sale and they really are interesting. Some of the listings don't say what caliber they are in, and some say they are 7.63mm or 7.65mm (I forget which). I am wondering if any of these Swiss Lugers were made in the 9mm parabellum caliber? If the answer is "No" then I am wondering if the other caliber of ammunition is more expensive to obtain? Thanks to anyone who can "educate" me on this. Ron

08-23-2007, 12:48 PM	#2
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hi Ronald, Almost all Swiss Lugers are 7.65mm. There is a 1929 Swiss 9mm military prototype, but extremly rare. 7.65 parabellum or 30 Luger can cost 4 times as much as 9mm. Mike C. __________________ Mike C.

08-23-2007, 12:54 PM	#3
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Mike - Okay, thanks for the info. Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

08-27-2007, 07:48 PM	#4
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Mauser720, If what you are looking for is more of a shooter than a collector gun, Mauser took up manufacturing Lugers again in the 1970s for a while and did make quite a few Swiss style Lugers in 9mm during that period. If you have your heart set on the Swiss style but don't want the expense of .30 Luger ammo, these may be a good option and are still selling at comparatively low prices ($700-1100). Check with the guys here first (post what you want in "Wanted to Buy") as you're not going to get screwed by an established member of this site which is a lot more than I can say about your next option... failing success here, check the auction sites, but be extremely cautious. Checking, I see two Swiss 70s Mauser Lugers on gunsamerica.com right now. One is $1K, the other $2K. Don't worry, the guy who has one priced at $2K is just trying to see what he can get away with. They're not worth nearly that much, at least not yet. Also, the Swiss style Mausers generally bring less so you should possibly be wary even of the $1K variation. I haven't looked for a few months, but last time I did they were bringing a couple hundred less than that. __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

08-27-2007, 07:52 PM	#5
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Great advice. Thank you. Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

08-28-2007, 12:53 AM	#6
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	FGS has a 4 3/4" barrel 9mm Abercrombie & Fitch. It's only $10,500, but would be a lot cheaper to shoot than the 30 cal.. Mike C __________________ Mike C.

08-28-2007, 07:53 AM	#7
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Well, anyone who could afford to spend $10,500 for one handgun could probably also afford the .30 Cal. ammo too. My mother passed away Sunday night at 11:45PM and I am in the process of getting the funeral set up, and getting rid of the stuff in her house, and selling the house, etc. But in a few months when all this is over with, I am interested in checking out these Swiss Lugers because I just think they are very neat. Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."

08-28-2007, 10:25 AM	#8
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing....may God be with you

08-28-2007, 01:58 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Ron, I am sorry to hear of your mother passing also, best wishes and prayers Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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