Interarms Mauser Luger on GB

aldo35 · 08-03-2023, 01:34 PM

Hi,
There is a 9mm Interarms Mauser Luger for sale on GB the seller stated it's the Swiss pattern but the picture shown is the typical WWII style.
Serial # 11. 013509. Seller has not responded to questions regarding whether it's Swiss pattern. Based on serial number can that be ascertained? Thanks

Mac Cat · 08-03-2023, 02:42 PM

I think you are looking at this one:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/997935748

I think the seller called it the "Swiss Pattern" is because it has a grip safety.
It's actually called a "Parabellum", because Mauser didn't call them "Lugers" at all.
They are stamped the barrel with "9mm luger" referring to the ammo.

But, I think you are right - the forward bump on the grip makes it a P.08 style. Both styles have a grip safety. I don't think there is any difference, otherwise.

It looks like a really nice kit.

I bought a Swiss version at RIA last year for $900, without the kit and box.

The only help the serial number gives you is 9mm (11.xxxxxx) or 7.65mm (10.xxxxxxx), as far as I know. My serial number is 11.005474 (made around March/May of 1972)

reiver · 08-03-2023, 03:22 PM

Nice Mac... that is the late Swiss pattern the earlier one with grip safety in .30 had the original styled PO 8 grip. Both Swiss.

Vlim · 08-03-2023, 05:54 PM

All post war Mauser Parabellums are based on the Swiss 06/29.

The straight grip version is the 29/70.
The P08 style grip version is the 06/73.
A transitional 1972 version with mixed small parts also exists.

The pistol on offer is an 06/73 Interarms contract version.

SteveM · 08-05-2023, 02:13 PM

FWIW, I collected serial numbers on these for a few years. I have an 06/73 on that list ser # 11.013510 that sold on GB for $1525. This was at least 10 years ago and was without the box or accessories.

Andyd · 09-24-2023, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

All post war Mauser Parabellums are based on the Swiss 06/29.

The straight grip version is the 29/70.
The P08 style grip version is the 06/73.
A transitional 1972 version with mixed small parts also exists.

The pistol on offer is an 06/73 Interarms contract version.

I think Mauser made a small run of pistols in the 1970s that were assembled from P.08 left over and refurbished parts. They look exactly like a standard military P.08 and have the manufacturer marking on the front strap. I just think Interarms did not import them.

I have two 29/70s in 9mm.

Vlim · 09-24-2023, 10:07 AM

No, they did not.

In 1997-1999 Mauser did sell refurbished P08s, marked on the front grip strap.

But they never rebuilt or refurbished original P08s in the 1970s.

08-03-2023, 01:34 PM	#1
aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 343 Thanks: 2,214 Thanked 146 Times in 76 Posts	Interarms Mauser Luger on GB Hi, There is a 9mm Interarms Mauser Luger for sale on GB the seller stated it's the Swiss pattern but the picture shown is the typical WWII style. Serial # 11. 013509. Seller has not responded to questions regarding whether it's Swiss pattern. Based on serial number can that be ascertained? Thanks Last edited by aldo35; 08-03-2023 at 01:35 PM. Reason: left out word

08-03-2023, 02:42 PM	#2
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 723 Thanks: 2,085 Thanked 603 Times in 325 Posts	I think you are looking at this one: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/997935748 I think the seller called it the "Swiss Pattern" is because it has a grip safety. It's actually called a "Parabellum", because Mauser didn't call them "Lugers" at all. They are stamped the barrel with "9mm luger" referring to the ammo. But, I think you are right - the forward bump on the grip makes it a P.08 style. Both styles have a grip safety. I don't think there is any difference, otherwise. It looks like a really nice kit. I bought a Swiss version at RIA last year for $900, without the kit and box. The only help the serial number gives you is 9mm (11.xxxxxx) or 7.65mm (10.xxxxxxx), as far as I know. My serial number is 11.005474 (made around March/May of 1972) Attached Thumbnails

08-03-2023, 03:22 PM	#3
reiver User Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 132 Thanks: 81 Thanked 149 Times in 63 Posts	Nice Mac... that is the late Swiss pattern the earlier one with grip safety in .30 had the original styled PO 8 grip. Both Swiss. Attached Thumbnails

09-24-2023, 10:07 AM	#7
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	No, they did not. In 1997-1999 Mauser did sell refurbished P08s, marked on the front grip strap. But they never rebuilt or refurbished original P08s in the 1970s. Last edited by Vlim; 09-25-2023 at 02:38 PM.

08-03-2023, 05:54 PM	#4
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	All post war Mauser Parabellums are based on the Swiss 06/29. The straight grip version is the 29/70. The P08 style grip version is the 06/73. A transitional 1972 version with mixed small parts also exists. The pistol on offer is an 06/73 Interarms contract version.

08-05-2023, 02:13 PM	#5
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	FWIW, I collected serial numbers on these for a few years. I have an 06/73 on that list ser # 11.013510 that sold on GB for $1525. This was at least 10 years ago and was without the box or accessories.