Why so many NIB Mauser Parabellums?

383 magnum · 12-02-2007, 07:53 PM

I probably know the answer to my question since I've had one for about seven years that is NIB. It seems every time I see one of these for sale it is always unfired. How many folks actually shoot these? I've wanted to shoot mine but just can't bring myself to do so because I have a mismatched Russian refurb that I use for a shooter.

tracyp · 12-02-2007, 08:41 PM

I bought two from ebay several years ago, both were NIB. One is stil NIB and the other I shoot. I think they were always seen as collectors items that's why so many are NIB.

Lugerdoc · 12-03-2007, 10:25 AM

Initially, I believe that many collectors thought of the new Mauser Parabellum as commeratives, like many of the Colt reproductions of the SAA. Years ago, one showing use and without accessories, sold for about half of the NIB price. I feel that gap has narrowed now that they are no longer being made. TH

zinfull · 12-03-2007, 12:29 PM

I have 5 NIB that I purchased from the son of the original buyer. I feel that it is a normal time period of transferring of this pistol. In another 20-30 yrs they will to be out in the public because my son is not interested in guns.

Jerry

Vlim · 12-03-2007, 12:42 PM

Basically, the sales were not that fantastic, as people preferred the original ones instead and they were available.

Both Interarms and Mauser got stuck with massive supplies of unsaleable new Mausers.

My 1972 Mauser spent about 36 years in the box before it was finally sold to a Dutch sport shooter in 1998. Long shelf life...

12-02-2007, 07:53 PM	#1
383 magnum User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 120 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Why so many NIB Mauser Parabellums? I probably know the answer to my question since I've had one for about seven years that is NIB. It seems every time I see one of these for sale it is always unfired. How many folks actually shoot these? I've wanted to shoot mine but just can't bring myself to do so because I have a mismatched Russian refurb that I use for a shooter.

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Initially, I believe that many collectors thought of the new Mauser Parabellum as commeratives, like many of the Colt reproductions of the SAA. Years ago, one showing use and without accessories, sold for about half of the NIB price. I feel that gap has narrowed now that they are no longer being made. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I bought two from ebay several years ago, both were NIB. One is stil NIB and the other I shoot. I think they were always seen as collectors items that's why so many are NIB.

12-03-2007, 12:29 PM	#4
zinfull Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 240 Thanks: 4 Thanked 32 Times in 15 Posts	I have 5 NIB that I purchased from the son of the original buyer. I feel that it is a normal time period of transferring of this pistol. In another 20-30 yrs they will to be out in the public because my son is not interested in guns. Jerry

12-03-2007, 12:42 PM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,032 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	Basically, the sales were not that fantastic, as people preferred the original ones instead and they were available. Both Interarms and Mauser got stuck with massive supplies of unsaleable new Mausers. My 1972 Mauser spent about 36 years in the box before it was finally sold to a Dutch sport shooter in 1998. Long shelf life...