Interarms Mauser

unspellable · 08-26-2002, 02:32 PM

I had been operating on the assumption that the Interarms Mausers came with 4 or 6 inch barrels. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was wrong about this when I picked up a 4 3/4 inch barreled NIB Swiss style at the gunshow on Saturday. I've always felt that a barrel around five inchs "looks right" on the Luger and it was never an easy length to come by.

I've never liked the grips on the Interarms Mausers. The checkering is a bit coarse, and even worse, the grips tend to be slab sided. Does any one know of any replacement grips for these?

John Sabato · 08-26-2002, 03:02 PM

I'd check with Hugh... he's defintely the replacement grip guru and I know he owns at least one of the Interarms type Luger.

Doubs · 08-26-2002, 03:17 PM

John & Unspellable, I've personally not seen replacement Swiss-style grips offered by anyone. I feel certain that if anyone would know, it would be Hugh just as John has already said.

FWIW, the Mauser that Hugh bought at the gun show has the standard grip with the flare at the bottom front of the grip. He has pictures posted on the thread "Newest Gun Show Treasure".

Pete Ebbink · 08-26-2002, 07:53 PM

Guys,

I had Hugh Clark do the following "magic" to my original Mauser-Interarms grips that were like wood working rasps :

This is my 6" bbl, 9mm shooter...

Regards,

Pete...

tracyp · 08-26-2002, 08:54 PM

Pete,

Great looking grips, did Hugh make these from your original grips or did he make new ones?

I'd like to have some made, but I'd like to keep my originals.

Pete Ebbink · 08-26-2002, 10:32 PM

Hello Tracy !

I am going from memory here...(Hugh Clark, jump in if I am worng...) :

1. Since my Mauser-Interarms is of the swiss-style front strap, Hugh had to use my factory originals for the re-checkering job; since no one makes repro grips for the swiss style.

2. If your Mauser-Interarms is of the P-08 style, I think Hugh could start with a set of repros and leave your original grips intact (in case you need another set of wood working files in your workshop...!).

Regards,

Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

Hugh · 08-26-2002, 11:52 PM

Pete is correct, I have done two pair of '70 Mauser Swiss style grips like his. I sanded all the checkering off and recheckered with a border.

The regular style grip is also shaped a little different at the top and bottom, so that grips for earlier Lugers will not fit properly.

I know of no aftermarket grips for these guns. [img]confused.gif[/img]

I believe that Tom Heller bought all the spare parts for these guns several years ago, if anyone has grips for them it would be him.

I don't have the time to make grips from scratch. Well, maybe one pair, out of Ivory, FOR ME! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

John Sabato · 08-27-2002, 01:57 PM

I have this vision of checkered Ivory Luger grips with a border... WOW... too much dreaming for one day. What gun would you put them on Hugh?

Hugh · 08-27-2002, 11:56 PM

<img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" /> John,

How would they look on one of these? <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Doubs · 08-28-2002, 12:14 AM

[quote]Originally posted by Hugh:
<strong> How would they look on one of these? </strong><hr></blockquote>

Hugh, ivory would look fantastic on the long barrel pistol.

Edward Tinker · 08-28-2002, 01:15 AM

Nice Hugh, so if you put some Ivory on that antlered puppy, then I know someone that would be interested in those antler grips, [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

{me} [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

wterrell · 08-28-2002, 10:34 PM

If Hugh would put a price on those antler grips, I would buy them myself.

Dwight Gruber · 08-29-2002, 01:23 AM

[quote]Originally posted by Hugh:
<strong> <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" /> John, How would they look on one of these? <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
</strong><hr></blockquote>

Probably something very much like this [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Yeah, I know, my scanner is going bad, real photos soon, I promise!

--Dwight

Dwight Gruber · 08-29-2002, 01:25 AM

Edward Tinker · 08-29-2002, 02:23 AM

Sweet Dwight! Pictures look okay to me. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Ed

Hugh · 08-29-2002, 11:42 AM

ED & Wes,

<img src="graemlins/nono.gif" border="0" alt="[nono]" /> Not for sale! If I put ivories on that one, the antlers go on another one!

Dwight: [img]tongue.gif[/img]

08-26-2002, 02:32 PM	#1
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 767 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Interarms Mauser I had been operating on the assumption that the Interarms Mausers came with 4 or 6 inch barrels. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was wrong about this when I picked up a 4 3/4 inch barreled NIB Swiss style at the gunshow on Saturday. I've always felt that a barrel around five inchs "looks right" on the Luger and it was never an easy length to come by. I've never liked the grips on the Interarms Mausers. The checkering is a bit coarse, and even worse, the grips tend to be slab sided. Does any one know of any replacement grips for these?

08-26-2002, 03:02 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I'd check with Hugh... he's defintely the replacement grip guru and I know he owns at least one of the Interarms type Luger. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-26-2002, 11:52 PM	#7
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Pete is correct, I have done two pair of '70 Mauser Swiss style grips like his. I sanded all the checkering off and recheckered with a border. The regular style grip is also shaped a little different at the top and bottom, so that grips for earlier Lugers will not fit properly. I know of no aftermarket grips for these guns. [img]confused.gif[/img] I believe that Tom Heller bought all the spare parts for these guns several years ago, if anyone has grips for them it would be him. I don't have the time to make grips from scratch. Well, maybe one pair, out of Ivory, FOR ME! [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-27-2002, 01:57 PM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I have this vision of checkered Ivory Luger grips with a border... WOW... too much dreaming for one day. What gun would you put them on Hugh? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-27-2002, 11:56 PM	#9
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	<img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" /> John, How would they look on one of these? <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-26-2002, 03:17 PM	#3
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 769 Thanked 1,611 Times in 525 Posts	John & Unspellable, I've personally not seen replacement Swiss-style grips offered by anyone. I feel certain that if anyone would know, it would be Hugh just as John has already said. FWIW, the Mauser that Hugh bought at the gun show has the standard grip with the flare at the bottom front of the grip. He has pictures posted on the thread "Newest Gun Show Treasure".

08-26-2002, 07:53 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Guys, I had Hugh Clark do the following "magic" to my original Mauser-Interarms grips that were like wood working rasps : This is my 6" bbl, 9mm shooter... Regards, Pete...

08-26-2002, 08:54 PM	#5
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Pete, Great looking grips, did Hugh make these from your original grips or did he make new ones? I'd like to have some made, but I'd like to keep my originals.

08-26-2002, 10:32 PM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Tracy ! I am going from memory here...(Hugh Clark, jump in if I am worng...) : 1. Since my Mauser-Interarms is of the swiss-style front strap, Hugh had to use my factory originals for the re-checkering job; since no one makes repro grips for the swiss style. 2. If your Mauser-Interarms is of the P-08 style, I think Hugh could start with a set of repros and leave your original grips intact (in case you need another set of wood working files in your workshop...!). Regards, Pete... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

08-28-2002, 12:14 AM	#10
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 769 Thanked 1,611 Times in 525 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by Hugh: <strong> How would they look on one of these? </strong><hr></blockquote> Hugh, ivory would look fantastic on the long barrel pistol.

08-28-2002, 01:15 AM	#11
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Nice Hugh, so if you put some Ivory on that antlered puppy, then I know someone that would be interested in those antler grips, [img]biggrin.gif[/img] {me} [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ 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

08-28-2002, 10:34 PM	#12
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If Hugh would put a price on those antler grips, I would buy them myself. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

08-29-2002, 01:23 AM	#13
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,281 Times in 423 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by Hugh: <strong> <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" /> John, How would they look on one of these? <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote> Probably something very much like this [img]biggrin.gif[/img] Yeah, I know, my scanner is going bad, real photos soon, I promise! --Dwight

08-29-2002, 01:25 AM	#14
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,281 Times in 423 Posts

08-29-2002, 02:23 AM	#15
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Sweet Dwight! Pictures look okay to me. [img]smile.gif[/img] 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

08-29-2002, 11:42 AM	#16
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	ED & Wes, <img src="graemlins/nono.gif" border="0" alt="[nono]" /> Not for sale! If I put ivories on that one, the antlers go on another one! Dwight: [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*