70s Mauser Lugers <img BORDER="0" src='http://forum.rennlist.com/luger/pic.gif'>

Dwight Gruber · 04-07-2002, 08:32 PM

Went to a gun show today with no Luger content whatsoever. However, I did pick up a couple back issues of American Rifleman. One of them, December 1979, has an encyclopedically comprehensive article about Mauser's P.08 production in the '70s, written by Francis C. Allen. Lots of excellent information for anyone collecting these guns. The most interesting comment to me, however, is that Mauser prototyped a .45 cal. P.08, but decided that it was too huge and unwieldy to produce (more's the pity!)

The article has a nice double-page spread photograph of the various models Mauser produced in the 70's, I've scanned it in two sections to include here and in the following message.

--Dwight

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/MauserLugerLeft.jpg

Dwight Gruber · 04-07-2002, 08:37 PM

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/MauserLugerRight.jpg

04-08-2002, 12:19 AM

Rick, I was thinking, if they decided against it, there must be a prototype or two built. Probably melted the poor babies down,

John Sabato · 04-08-2002, 10:32 AM

The belgian (!!!!) model is a bulgarian commemorative. The luger indicated as standard P08 is a 06/73 (look at the grip safety). The P08 model, w/o grip safety and with a fat barrel, was made in 1983. It is very rare to find.

I remeber that also the LP08 both in 9 para and .30 Luger were made in 1985. Also the Carabine model in both caliber was made.

Dok · 04-08-2002, 03:34 PM

that bottom one is to DIE for!!!!

Thor · 04-08-2002, 03:52 PM

Actually I plan to gold plate the small parts on the Baby Luger.

Luke · 04-08-2002, 04:19 PM

Dwight Gruber · 04-08-2002, 10:23 PM

Dwight Gruber · 04-09-2002, 12:31 AM

Rick, thanks eversomuch for posting this. I ran across a b&w picture of the "neon-glow" Luger a while back, was never able to track it down again. Its a very striking engraving job, I quite like it. I'm glad to see it here in color.

Actually, I like the other gun better than most engraving jobs I've seen, as well.

--Dwight

mauro · 04-09-2002, 02:39 AM

Hi Rick,

very impressive. What was the Interarms catalog year? It is still available on the USA?

Ciao

Mauro

04-07-2002, 08:32 PM	#1
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	70s Mauser Lugers Went to a gun show today with no Luger content whatsoever. However, I did pick up a couple back issues of American Rifleman. One of them, December 1979, has an encyclopedically comprehensive article about Mauser's P.08 production in the '70s, written by Francis C. Allen. Lots of excellent information for anyone collecting these guns. The most interesting comment to me, however, is that Mauser prototyped a .45 cal. P.08, but decided that it was too huge and unwieldy to produce (more's the pity!) The article has a nice double-page spread photograph of the various models Mauser produced in the 70's, I've scanned it in two sections to include here and in the following message. --Dwight http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/MauserLugerLeft.jpg

04-07-2002, 08:37 PM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Here's the other pic (EOM) http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/MauserLugerRight.jpg

04-08-2002, 12:19 AM	#3
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 45 Mauser Rick, I was thinking, if they decided against it, there must be a prototype or two built. Probably melted the poor babies down,

04-08-2002, 10:32 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Here is the photo of the Mauser .45 Caliber Luger... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	May be some mistakes The belgian (!!!!) model is a bulgarian commemorative. The luger indicated as standard P08 is a 06/73 (look at the grip safety). The P08 model, w/o grip safety and with a fat barrel, was made in 1983. It is very rare to find. I remeber that also the LP08 both in 9 para and .30 Luger were made in 1985. Also the Carabine model in both caliber was made.

04-08-2002, 03:34 PM	#6
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	HEY TED!!! Some ideas for a new DOLL JOB... that bottom one is to DIE for!!!!

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Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Re: HEY TED!!! Some ideas for a new DOLL JOB... Actually I plan to gold plate the small parts on the Baby Luger.

04-08-2002, 04:19 PM	#8
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	I agree, Dok. (EOM)

04-08-2002, 10:23 PM	#9
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Dok, you have been reading my mind (EOM)

04-09-2002, 12:31 AM	#10
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Re: 70s Mauser Lugers Rick, thanks eversomuch for posting this. I ran across a b&w picture of the "neon-glow" Luger a while back, was never able to track it down again. Its a very striking engraving job, I quite like it. I'm glad to see it here in color. Actually, I like the other gun better than most engraving jobs I've seen, as well. --Dwight

04-09-2002, 02:39 AM	#11
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Re: May be some mistakes Hi Rick, very impressive. What was the Interarms catalog year? It is still available on the USA? Ciao Mauro