Interarms from RIAC

[spacecoast]

The manufacturer, even though still Mauser, was technically new, as was most of the tooling and many of the techniques used to fashion them, as well as parts of the design, such as the toggle ramps.

One correction - the original manufacturer was not Mauser.

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by spacecoast

One correction - the original manufacturer was not Mauser.

Yes, I know, "anything made after 1918 is a reproduction"!

Considering that Mauser's production from the 30s until the end of WWII was accomplished with the former DWM/BKIW tooling from Berlin, we might say Mauser made "originals" as opposed to "original originals." Their 70's efforts used tooling based on that of the Swiss armory, which was obtained by Mauser and subsequently abandoned or modified due to the design changes and more modern manufacturing methods.

With all the corporate and political shifting around of tooling and production facilities, it's sometimes difficult to sort out the degrees of separation and reconcile them to the term "original," which itself is not without subjectivity. My quote from Ron Wood, at the top, has always seemed a bit exclusive and harsh, but it is hard-core accurate!

I might have been clearer...thanks for pointing this out.