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05-30-2011, 04:11 PM | #1 |
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Interarms '08 Models
I have been looking for this particular model for a while now. It seems that the short barrel '08 model is particularly hard to find. This one showed up on GB today:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232961297 I probably paid to much for it, but how often do they show up for sale? To me, the 08 model is much more desirable than this one: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=231027633 and the Swiss 4" and 6" models seems to be more common than the 08. Thoughts anyone? |
05-30-2011, 04:34 PM | #2 |
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Nice pistol, with all accessories. I think you did pretty good.
Of course, it would be interesting to own all variations |
05-30-2011, 04:51 PM | #3 |
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Yes, I would like to own all of the variations of these. Excluding the commeratives, I think there are about 9-10 of the "plain" models if you consider calibers and barrel length. I am on the hunt for the 4.75-5 inch barrel length. I have only seen 2 of these, one that was NIB and the other that was gently used without acc. Both of these were in 7.65mm.
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05-31-2011, 02:22 AM | #4 |
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Yes, I do not like the look of the Swiss design, very inelegant to me.
Prefer the 08 type design. I have one of these, need to buy a 6 inch american eagle Ed
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05-31-2011, 02:54 PM | #5 |
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This one is still my favorite: assembled from parts that didn't make series production.
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05-31-2011, 07:30 PM | #6 |
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I like that one Vlim, no checkering on the td or the safety and smooth toggle knobs. Definitely different.
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05-31-2011, 10:55 PM | #7 |
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I just bought this one:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232308162 For the price I think it is a very good buy; better than this dog: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232496742 Although this seemed very pretty, too: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=231830774 |
05-31-2011, 11:18 PM | #8 |
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This one popped up the other day:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232347457 I saw a Mauser catalog once that had pictures of one of these so I know it is legitimate. But the seller had no feedback and the photos seemed like glamor shots from an arms auction site. I asked a question but somebody bid on the item so the seller never answered me. Today I received a curious email from the no feedback seller, which read as follows: "As you probably noticed, this weapon has sold. Thank you for your interest. I hope to have something else you would be interested in purchasing." Now I am sure I was right to abstain from this auction. |
06-01-2011, 02:41 AM | #9 |
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The matte hard chromed version is definitely legit and rare.
The 'dog' is interesting too. It has Ulm proofs, but Interarms specs (AE + Interarms logo). This is one of a very small number of pistols ordered by Interarms after termination of the original contract. |
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You did not mention anything about the one I bought. When was it made? |
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The "Dog' seems to be in good, original shape. A correct set of grips instead of the over varnished smoothies it sports would do this pistol's looks a world of good.
The metal seems fine. |
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Gunboards links come up with errors, probably a site glitch of some sort. Can you post some photos on the forum directly?
I'm with Alan on the 'dog'. Small problems that can easily be rectified. |
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Series production on top, the 'anomaly' at the bottom |
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06-02-2011, 08:50 AM | #14 |
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Somebody, give the 'dog' a new home!
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Yes, send it to me
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06-02-2011, 09:35 AM | #16 |
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I wouldn't mind having it either, my wife wouldn't be to happy though. I haven't told her yet about the other one. It would be a good shooter.
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06-02-2011, 10:42 PM | #17 |
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Vilm:
The serial number on mine is 11.014115. When was it made? |
06-04-2011, 04:27 AM | #18 |
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Hi, that would be about 1975.
The 'dog' will look much better with the original grips in place. No need for refinishing. |
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The dog did not sell. The seller listed it again for $800.00 but then ended the auction.
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