Mauser M.Z.B. tools

Vlim · 08-04-2018, 02:26 PM

A bit of post WW2 history. Mauser was under liquidation between 1945 and 1956. In an attempt to keep work going, a separate tool building company was set up. It used the name M.Z.B. and a logo very close to the Mauser banner. When the leftovers of Mauser were returned to their owners, the M.Z.B. was bought and reintegrated into Mauser.

kurusu · 08-05-2018, 12:43 PM

I have a set of Mauser calipers that belonged to my uncle. Funny enough it's the only Mauser product I have with the Mauser Banner.

Rick W. · 08-05-2018, 10:27 PM

I was gifted a Mauser device similar to the ones pictured by a friend in Germany.

I soaked it in Kroil for a while, and starting to look up.

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Edward Tinker · 08-05-2018, 11:25 PM

I saw a pretty neat Mauser tool the other day, still had its original packing box.

Very cool

mrerick · 08-06-2018, 11:19 AM

I've got a Mauser made caliper and micrometer. It's nice to have artifacts from Mauser's other lives.

They made a variety of products including cars, adding machines and other precision metal goods over the life of the company.

I've often wondered if a broad need for precision measurement tools motivated Mauser to design and make his own tools, and that those eventually became products.

If I remember correctly, some of the WW-II era Mauser measurement tools were military acceptance marked.

08-04-2018, 02:26 PM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Mauser M.Z.B. tools A bit of post WW2 history. Mauser was under liquidation between 1945 and 1956. In an attempt to keep work going, a separate tool building company was set up. It used the name M.Z.B. and a logo very close to the Mauser banner. When the leftovers of Mauser were returned to their owners, the M.Z.B. was bought and reintegrated into Mauser. Attached Thumbnails

08-06-2018, 11:19 AM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	I've got a Mauser made caliper and micrometer. It's nice to have artifacts from Mauser's other lives. They made a variety of products including cars, adding machines and other precision metal goods over the life of the company. I've often wondered if a broad need for precision measurement tools motivated Mauser to design and make his own tools, and that those eventually became products. If I remember correctly, some of the WW-II era Mauser measurement tools were military acceptance marked. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-05-2018, 12:43 PM	#2
kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 930 Times in 509 Posts	I have a set of Mauser calipers that belonged to my uncle. Funny enough it's the only Mauser product I have with the Mauser Banner.

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Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	I was gifted a Mauser device similar to the ones pictured by a friend in Germany. I soaked it in Kroil for a while, and starting to look up.

08-05-2018, 11:25 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,931 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	I saw a pretty neat Mauser tool the other day, still had its original packing box. Very cool