Interarms 6" "Swiss Style" Mauser Luger

DevildogAndy · 01-24-2020, 08:52 PM

Hello Luger folks, after 73 years I finally have my first (and probably my last) Luger. I wasn't interested in wartime provenance Lugers, instead wanted one I could enjoy shooting. I hope one of you can help me out identifying my 7.65 (30) Luger. As title to this post indicates, mine is an Interarms "Swiss Style" American Eagle "Original Mauser. No box but upon field stripping the piece, blue-wear on the rails indicate VERY FEW rounds fired. No external scrapes, scratches or high-spot thinning of the blue. Serial # 10.001959. Anyone out there help with a date of manufacture?

Edward Tinker · 01-24-2020, 09:41 PM

Welcome to the forum!

the serial number can be traced actually to an exact date - Vlim will hopefully see this

Ed

Doubs · 01-25-2020, 02:08 AM

Ed is correct that Vlim can give you a specific date. From what you've described, it sounds like a 1972 production gun but don't take that as gospel.

Vlim · 01-25-2020, 04:35 AM

Hi, your model 29/70 was made around January-Februari, 1971.

It was shipped to Interarms on the 31st of March, 1971.

The contents of shipping crate 35 which contained your luger are mentioned on page 310 of our book 'The Parabellum Is Back!'.

Vlim · 01-25-2020, 05:17 AM

Mauro Baudino should be able to certify this luger, as the data on it is available.

mrerick · 01-25-2020, 09:15 AM

Here's some info on Mauro's certification service:

http://www.lugerlp08.com/mauser%20pa...tification.htm

rhuff · 01-25-2020, 02:24 PM

Congrats on your purchase of a Mauser Parabellum with a 6" bbl. I also own one, except mine is a P08 model(06/73) with a 6" bbl. It is a good shooter, and more accurate than I am. Enjoy, and give us a range report.

Eugen · 01-25-2020, 05:46 PM

Welcome to the forum. Spend some time reviewing the FAQ section as there is a wealth of info there. Do give a a range report.

mrerick · 01-25-2020, 06:35 PM

The FAQ PDF documents are free to download, and located here:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13121

Kiwi · 01-25-2020, 08:03 PM

Congratulations - I also got a 'new' one to shoot first 10-002236
The 10- prefix indicates .30 Luger.
An 11- prefix indicates 9mm

For ammo try ammoseek.com - I have used PPU ammo which works well
until I got dies to reload

Lot of fun - glorious gun
until the addiction gets you

mauro · 03-15-2020, 06:14 AM

Hello,
Just to inform that both Mauser Parabellum mentioned above serial numbers:

10.001959
10.002236

are available in the Original Mauser Ledgers of the period, therefore I can release a certificate providing the entry of the Mauser production book with the related information.

Additional information about the certification service is available here:

http://www.lugerlp08.com/mauser%20pa...tification.htm

For any question you can contact me here: mauser.archive@gmail.com

Greetings,
Mauro

01-24-2020, 08:52 PM	#1
DevildogAndy New User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interarms 6" "Swiss Style" Mauser Luger Hello Luger folks, after 73 years I finally have my first (and probably my last) Luger. I wasn't interested in wartime provenance Lugers, instead wanted one I could enjoy shooting. I hope one of you can help me out identifying my 7.65 (30) Luger. As title to this post indicates, mine is an Interarms "Swiss Style" American Eagle "Original Mauser. No box but upon field stripping the piece, blue-wear on the rails indicate VERY FEW rounds fired. No external scrapes, scratches or high-spot thinning of the blue. Serial # 10.001959. Anyone out there help with a date of manufacture?

01-24-2020, 09:41 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Welcome to the forum! the serial number can be traced actually to an exact date - Vlim will hopefully see this Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-25-2020, 09:15 AM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Here's some info on Mauro's certification service: http://www.lugerlp08.com/mauser%20pa...tification.htm __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-25-2020, 02:24 PM	#7
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	Congrats on your purchase of a Mauser Parabellum with a 6" bbl. I also own one, except mine is a P08 model(06/73) with a 6" bbl. It is a good shooter, and more accurate than I am. Enjoy, and give us a range report. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

01-25-2020, 05:46 PM	#8
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 796 Thanks: 403 Thanked 639 Times in 338 Posts	Welcome to the forum. Spend some time reviewing the FAQ section as there is a wealth of info there. Do give a a range report. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

01-25-2020, 02:08 AM	#3
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,736 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,769 Times in 586 Posts	Ed is correct that Vlim can give you a specific date. From what you've described, it sounds like a 1972 production gun but don't take that as gospel.

01-25-2020, 04:35 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, your model 29/70 was made around January-Februari, 1971. It was shipped to Interarms on the 31st of March, 1971. The contents of shipping crate 35 which contained your luger are mentioned on page 310 of our book 'The Parabellum Is Back!'.

01-25-2020, 05:17 AM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Mauro Baudino should be able to certify this luger, as the data on it is available.

01-25-2020, 06:35 PM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	The FAQ PDF documents are free to download, and located here: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=13121 __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-25-2020, 08:03 PM	#10
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 320 Thanks: 229 Thanked 456 Times in 180 Posts	Congratulations - I also got a 'new' one to shoot first 10-002236 The 10- prefix indicates .30 Luger. An 11- prefix indicates 9mm For ammo try ammoseek.com - I have used PPU ammo which works well until I got dies to reload Lot of fun - glorious gun until the addiction gets you

03-15-2020, 06:14 AM	#11
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	Hello, Just to inform that both Mauser Parabellum mentioned above serial numbers: 10.001959 10.002236 are available in the Original Mauser Ledgers of the period, therefore I can release a certificate providing the entry of the Mauser production book with the related information. Additional information about the certification service is available here: http://www.lugerlp08.com/mauser%20pa...tification.htm For any question you can contact me here: mauser.archive@gmail.com Greetings, Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.