The only golden Mauser Parabellum

Vlim · 11-24-2017, 12:15 PM

When Dr. Gminder joined Mauser as a sales executive, before becoming managing director of the Jagdwaffen branch, he worked hard to come up with sales aids and promotional ideas.

One of his ideas that didn't get far was the production of small sized golden cuff links in the shape of a Mauser Parabellum. The idea basically stranded because fashion had changed and the use of cuff links was a thing of the past in the German 1970s board rooms.

Only a few sets appear to have been made, one set together with the original die pattern, survived in his personal archive. I found a second set many years ago.

Reported in a letter from August Weiss, he stated that he received a set of golden Parabellum cuff links as a present from Dr. Gminder, so I am in good company as the owner

Zorba · 11-24-2017, 07:42 PM

I'd convert 'em to earrings!

snipershot1944 · 11-24-2017, 08:17 PM

Geez

Edward Tinker · 11-24-2017, 09:33 PM

That is cool - send me the die, I'll do a wax copy, then make some more (okay, its something I have been trying to learn

)

Ed

mauro · 11-25-2017, 03:39 AM

Very good stuff!

11-24-2017, 12:15 PM	#1
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	The only golden Mauser Parabellum When Dr. Gminder joined Mauser as a sales executive, before becoming managing director of the Jagdwaffen branch, he worked hard to come up with sales aids and promotional ideas. One of his ideas that didn't get far was the production of small sized golden cuff links in the shape of a Mauser Parabellum. The idea basically stranded because fashion had changed and the use of cuff links was a thing of the past in the German 1970s board rooms. Only a few sets appear to have been made, one set together with the original die pattern, survived in his personal archive. I found a second set many years ago. Reported in a letter from August Weiss, he stated that he received a set of golden Parabellum cuff links as a present from Dr. Gminder, so I am in good company as the owner Attached Thumbnails

11-25-2017, 03:39 AM	#5
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Very good stuff! __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

11-24-2017, 07:42 PM	#2
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	I'd convert 'em to earrings!

11-24-2017, 08:17 PM	#3
snipershot1944 User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, part of the occupied Confederacy Posts: 299 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Geez

11-24-2017, 09:33 PM	#4
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	That is cool - send me the die, I'll do a wax copy, then make some more (okay, its something I have been trying to learn ) Ed