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Rick W. · 11-17-2017, 10:33 PM

I remember seeing tables at local large gunshows with these newly manufactured Mauser Lugers in large quantities(9's and 30's in 4 and 6"). They ran around 300-400 for caliber/barrel length. I always thought they were pretty nicely made myself. They did not seem to sell well even at these prices back then, perhaps the collectors were more interested in the vintage guns; don't know.

I also remember some guys on this forum offering the cased specialty Mauser Lugers(new in box) which included the Navy model, for about half or less than the 5K number. Always admired them.

Back when I fell into the vintage navies a little, had a couple that I shot regularly..........but not well at all, the 2 position sights gave me fits. So now there, they sit, unused for the most part, but probably will never shoot them again in their basic form. I suspect that they will become donors eventually for some obscure Luger project, but who knows. A red dot works pretty good on a Luger I have found; a Wyatt clone or a Swiss 22lr single shot wears on the mind here.

The new Mauser Lugers became collectable eventually, guess some could make a buck or two on them, and the prices rose.

I personally think they are pretty nice for whatever need one has, but the price has gotten stiffer over the years. They like the stainless will have their following.

11-17-2017, 10:33 PM	#4
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	I remember seeing tables at local large gunshows with these newly manufactured Mauser Lugers in large quantities(9's and 30's in 4 and 6"). They ran around 300-400 for caliber/barrel length. I always thought they were pretty nicely made myself. They did not seem to sell well even at these prices back then, perhaps the collectors were more interested in the vintage guns; don't know. I also remember some guys on this forum offering the cased specialty Mauser Lugers(new in box) which included the Navy model, for about half or less than the 5K number. Always admired them. Back when I fell into the vintage navies a little, had a couple that I shot regularly..........but not well at all, the 2 position sights gave me fits. So now there, they sit, unused for the most part, but probably will never shoot them again in their basic form. I suspect that they will become donors eventually for some obscure Luger project, but who knows. A red dot works pretty good on a Luger I have found; a Wyatt clone or a Swiss 22lr single shot wears on the mind here. The new Mauser Lugers became collectable eventually, guess some could make a buck or two on them, and the prices rose. I personally think they are pretty nice for whatever need one has, but the price has gotten stiffer over the years. They like the stainless will have their following.