Cased Mauser P-08

submarine vet · 12-12-2002, 03:14 AM

While checking gun shops in Anaheim, CA area, I spotted a beauty in a wood case with spare magazine, cleaning rod, etc.

The case appeared to have been made by the factory and included Mauser literature. I wish I had taken a longer and closer look, but I was in a hurry.

The card ID'd it as a 1902 Mauser with a "rare" cartridge counter for $4500.

Oh yeah, they also had a cut-away on a wood stand, but I didn't see a price.

ViggoG · 12-13-2002, 12:16 AM

Ron and any other,
I have been under the impression that Mauser was not producing Lugers in the 1900 to 1908 period.
Have I been Misinformed or jumped to this conclusion without substantial aid ? [img]confused.gif[/img]
If I am correct in this assumption, How can there be a 1902 Luger type Mauser Pistol ? [img]rolleyes.gif[/img]
ViggoG

Edward Tinker · 12-13-2002, 12:30 AM

Viggo,

I think this must be one of those 1970's Mausers, they made some cartridge counters.

ViggoG · 12-13-2002, 12:49 AM

Then I guess that this 1902 label is just another dealers oversight, Eh ? <img src="graemlins/nono.gif" border="0" alt="[nono]" />
ViggoG

Lugerdoc · 12-13-2002, 10:07 AM

SubVet et al, The Luger shown and the one in question are definitely the 1970s Mauser Parabellum commemorative of the 1902 Bull Barrel Cartridge Counter and I expect that the price quoted new in the case, is about right. I would expect any original of only 50 made to go for much more. For any of you that are fortunate enough to own either type, I have one original mag of each type in my collection and had a few Mec-Gar copies made that I sell @$95 each. Tom H.

junglejim · 01-27-2003, 07:53 PM

The Cartridge Counter Commemerative was made in a 250 lot. The last time I checked (and it has been several years), Interarms (the major importer)still had 5 or six "B" quality cartridge counters left with either marks on the case, or grips, or some flaws to the metal. Tom, did you say that you have a magazine for the carbine commemerative? I have one as pictured above. They also made 250 of the carbines, but less than 100 were earmarked for the U.S. The rest stayed in Europe. Mine is serial number "31 von 250". I also have the commemerative 06 Navy "06 von 250". My gun is pictured in "Luger the Multi-national Pistol". There were also 250 Russian Commemeratives, 250 Bulgarians, and 250 Artillaries. Also, there were a number of target and engraved pieces. Jim

12-12-2002, 03:14 AM	#1
submarine vet User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cased Mauser P-08 While checking gun shops in Anaheim, CA area, I spotted a beauty in a wood case with spare magazine, cleaning rod, etc. The case appeared to have been made by the factory and included Mauser literature. I wish I had taken a longer and closer look, but I was in a hurry. The card ID'd it as a 1902 Mauser with a "rare" cartridge counter for $4500. Oh yeah, they also had a cut-away on a wood stand, but I didn't see a price.

12-13-2002, 12:30 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Viggo, I think this must be one of those 1970's Mausers, they made some cartridge counters. __________________ 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

12-13-2002, 10:07 AM	#5
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	SubVet et al, The Luger shown and the one in question are definitely the 1970s Mauser Parabellum commemorative of the 1902 Bull Barrel Cartridge Counter and I expect that the price quoted new in the case, is about right. I would expect any original of only 50 made to go for much more. For any of you that are fortunate enough to own either type, I have one original mag of each type in my collection and had a few Mec-Gar copies made that I sell @$95 each. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-13-2002, 12:16 AM	#2
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ron and any other, I have been under the impression that Mauser was not producing Lugers in the 1900 to 1908 period. Have I been Misinformed or jumped to this conclusion without substantial aid ? [img]confused.gif[/img] If I am correct in this assumption, How can there be a 1902 Luger type Mauser Pistol ? [img]rolleyes.gif[/img] ViggoG

12-13-2002, 12:49 AM	#4
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Then I guess that this 1902 label is just another dealers oversight, Eh ? <img src="graemlins/nono.gif" border="0" alt="[nono]" /> ViggoG

01-27-2003, 07:53 PM	#6
junglejim User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Cartridge Counter Commemerative was made in a 250 lot. The last time I checked (and it has been several years), Interarms (the major importer)still had 5 or six "B" quality cartridge counters left with either marks on the case, or grips, or some flaws to the metal. Tom, did you say that you have a magazine for the carbine commemerative? I have one as pictured above. They also made 250 of the carbines, but less than 100 were earmarked for the U.S. The rest stayed in Europe. Mine is serial number "31 von 250". I also have the commemerative 06 Navy "06 von 250". My gun is pictured in "Luger the Multi-national Pistol". There were also 250 Russian Commemeratives, 250 Bulgarians, and 250 Artillaries. Also, there were a number of target and engraved pieces. Jim