Repro Artillery Stock

Dick Herman · 09-16-2016, 02:53 PM

I have a very well made repro artillery luger board stock. I believe that the wood is beech. The fit of the pistol attachment is very well done. The attachment blueing and the wood finish is excellent.

The stock came in a labeled cardboard box. The label manufacturer is "International Marketing Company, S.A." with a globe superimposed with "INTERMARCO."

Could this stock have been made by or for Mauser in the 1970s?

Is it possible that Interarms of Alexandria, Virginia may have been involved?

Dick Herman · 09-18-2016, 09:28 PM

I believe that there was a short posting or maybe an article addressing quality made repro Luger board stocks in the 1970s.

Maybe it is my wishful thinking.

John Sabato · 09-19-2016, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Herman

The label manufacturer is "International Marketing Company, S.A." with a globe superimposed with "INTERMARCO."

Could this stock have been made by or for Mauser in the 1970s?

Is it possible that Interarms of Alexandria, Virginia may have been involved?

Dick I believe if you check that the superimposed text is "INTERARMCO" Which, yes, it was sold by Interarms, in Alexandria. They were pretty good quality as I recall. (After all that was LAST century!)

George Anderson · 09-19-2016, 10:24 AM

Dick, your description of the stock leads me to think it is one of those sold by Odin International. Is the box color light blue?

DonVoigt · 09-19-2016, 10:31 AM

Dick,
how about pictures?

ithacaartist · 09-19-2016, 11:59 AM

"INTERMARCO" is a better match for "International Marketing Company, S.A."

Dick Herman · 09-19-2016, 01:03 PM

George, the box is a light blue color. The box is as nice as the stock, well made heavy cardboard with the top connected and folds over the bottom.

George Anderson · 09-19-2016, 01:10 PM

Thanks Dick. That's an Odin International stock. The company is also known for having imported the 1936 dated Mauser LP08s from Thailand. Their stocks for the LP08 and P04 are considered by many to be the best of all after market Luger stocks. I believe that the stocks were made in Spain.

Dick Herman · 09-19-2016, 06:44 PM

Thank you George.

sheepherder · 09-19-2016, 07:58 PM

Dick/George - Are there any Odin identifying marks that would help out any of us looking for this stock on eBay or GB???

And like Don asked: How about pictures???

Dick Herman · 09-19-2016, 08:53 PM

There are no markings on the wood or metal pistol attachment. There are no predrilled screw hole for mounting a holster. The stock is of the length and style for the artillery model. As stated above, I believe the wood is beech and the fit and finish are excellent.

I pulled out a repro navy rig that I assembled years ago and compared the stocks. The navy stock is shorter with a mounted property disc. The navy repro stock is the same quality fit and finish. Probably the same manufacturer.

spacecoast · 09-20-2016, 07:17 AM

I thought the holster and stock always came together and were used together?

Vlim · 09-20-2016, 08:17 AM

This created a bit of a stir between Interarms and Mauser, as Interarms had the exclusive right to use the Mauser trade mark in the USA at that time.

There is some harsh correspondence in the Mauser archives about these ODIN stocks.

Lugerdoc · 09-20-2016, 08:39 AM

Sarco purchased the Odin LPO8 stocks that remained when Interarms went out of business. Sarco is still selling them. TH

DonVoigt · 09-20-2016, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

Sarco purchased the Odin LPO8 stocks that remained when Interarms went out of business. Sarco is still selling them. TH

?
Are these the ones for $44 without the iron, or $100 complete?

Seems the " very old $44 ones are now out of stock".

KABAR2 · 09-20-2016, 11:18 PM

Yes I believe the 44 dollar stocks were part of that.... Back in the late 80's I had tables at a Road Island gun show another dealer had some of these he was looking to move Them they were in pale blue boxes with a letter I believe showing Mauser authorized the use of their logo and a flyer like the add in shot gun news I ended up buying 4 of them @ 40 bucks each wish I could have bought more I sat on these until the late 90s when I put them up on eBay one at a time .... At that time if memory serves they brought in 350.00 a piece ... So they were a good investment ....I had purchased 2 Artillery & 2 navy stocks all were well made and fit the Luger with out any modification/fitting as found with some of the repro stocks
Produced today.

09-16-2016, 02:53 PM	#1
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts	Repro Artillery Stock I have a very well made repro artillery luger board stock. I believe that the wood is beech. The fit of the pistol attachment is very well done. The attachment blueing and the wood finish is excellent. The stock came in a labeled cardboard box. The label manufacturer is "International Marketing Company, S.A." with a globe superimposed with "INTERMARCO." Could this stock have been made by or for Mauser in the 1970s? Is it possible that Interarms of Alexandria, Virginia may have been involved? Last edited by Dick Herman; 09-17-2016 at 09:57 PM. Reason: Added Interarms

09-19-2016, 10:31 AM	#5
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Dick, how about pictures? __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

09-19-2016, 11:59 AM	#6
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 7,007 Thanked 2,476 Times in 1,319 Posts	"INTERMARCO" is a better match for "International Marketing Company, S.A." __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

09-19-2016, 07:58 PM	#10
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 Posts	Dick/George - Are there any Odin identifying marks that would help out any of us looking for this stock on eBay or GB??? And like Don asked: How about pictures??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

09-20-2016, 08:17 AM	#13
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	This created a bit of a stir between Interarms and Mauser, as Interarms had the exclusive right to use the Mauser trade mark in the USA at that time. There is some harsh correspondence in the Mauser archives about these ODIN stocks. Attached Thumbnails

09-18-2016, 09:28 PM	#2
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts	I believe that there was a short posting or maybe an article addressing quality made repro Luger board stocks in the 1970s. Maybe it is my wishful thinking.

09-19-2016, 10:24 AM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Dick, your description of the stock leads me to think it is one of those sold by Odin International. Is the box color light blue?

09-19-2016, 01:03 PM	#7
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts	George, the box is a light blue color. The box is as nice as the stock, well made heavy cardboard with the top connected and folds over the bottom.

09-19-2016, 01:10 PM	#8
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Thanks Dick. That's an Odin International stock. The company is also known for having imported the 1936 dated Mauser LP08s from Thailand. Their stocks for the LP08 and P04 are considered by many to be the best of all after market Luger stocks. I believe that the stocks were made in Spain.

09-19-2016, 06:44 PM	#9
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts	Thank you George.

09-19-2016, 08:53 PM	#11
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts	There are no markings on the wood or metal pistol attachment. There are no predrilled screw hole for mounting a holster. The stock is of the length and style for the artillery model. As stated above, I believe the wood is beech and the fit and finish are excellent. I pulled out a repro navy rig that I assembled years ago and compared the stocks. The navy stock is shorter with a mounted property disc. The navy repro stock is the same quality fit and finish. Probably the same manufacturer.

09-20-2016, 07:17 AM	#12
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	I thought the holster and stock always came together and were used together?

09-20-2016, 08:39 AM	#14
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	Sarco purchased the Odin LPO8 stocks that remained when Interarms went out of business. Sarco is still selling them. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

09-20-2016, 11:18 PM	#16
KABAR2 User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 32 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Yes I believe the 44 dollar stocks were part of that.... Back in the late 80's I had tables at a Road Island gun show another dealer had some of these he was looking to move Them they were in pale blue boxes with a letter I believe showing Mauser authorized the use of their logo and a flyer like the add in shot gun news I ended up buying 4 of them @ 40 bucks each wish I could have bought more I sat on these until the late 90s when I put them up on eBay one at a time .... At that time if memory serves they brought in 350.00 a piece ... So they were a good investment ....I had purchased 2 Artillery & 2 navy stocks all were well made and fit the Luger with out any modification/fitting as found with some of the repro stocks Produced today.