12 Major Variations of Military Mausers

Frank · 10-29-2009, 06:37 PM

To go along with the 6 G-Date variations, the picture shows all 12 of the Military Lugers made by Mauser. The 1937(1) is rust blued, while the 1937 (2) is the hot dipped blue variation. Enjoy

FNorm · 10-29-2009, 07:35 PM

Thank you, Frank! Nice racks too.

Fn

Ron Wood · 10-29-2009, 08:16 PM

Again, great stuff! My very first Luger was a 41 byf.

Edward Tinker · 10-29-2009, 08:27 PM

Outstanding, made it a sticky in the archives.

Ed

kidvett · 10-29-2009, 08:50 PM

WOW !!

Frank, Congrats !! on this set covering ALL military Mauser P08 variations. Superb !!

Marc

alanint · 10-29-2009, 09:19 PM

Frank,

You just love to tease us, don't you?

What I would give to have had the knowledge and opportunity to assemble a collection like this.....

suum cuique · 10-29-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

Frank,

You just love to tease us, don't you?

What I would give to have had the knowledge and opportunity to assemble a collection like this.....

Nice collection! My wife is always asking me:
What do you wish for X-mas?
Well, I want those 2 Luger six-packs

wlyon · 10-29-2009, 10:57 PM

Frank
Great collection!! Bill

EricW · 10-30-2009, 01:50 AM

Nice!!! How many total subvariations are there ?

Balder · 10-30-2009, 03:22 AM

Frank,

Very impressive, thanks for sharing!

Balder

Frank · 10-30-2009, 08:26 AM

Hi Guys, thanks for your kind words. It took a few years to get all 12 in 95+ percent original condition.

Eric, The total number of variations, including the sub-variations and not counting the "odd ball" variations are as follows:

K-Date 4
G-Date 6
1936 2
1937 4
1938 2
1939 S/42 1
1939 42 4
1940 1
41 42 2
41 byf 3
42 byf 2

Total 31

In addition, the "odd ball" variations are that I have identified are:

K-Date combinations of Set Back Front Sight and Mauser Hump Frames
Late G-Date with Full Radius Barrel Band
1936, Large S in S/42 with Sharp Radius in Barrel Band
1936, Large S in S/42 with Full Radius in Barrel Band
41 byf, Without Bore Guage Barrel Marking

Now there are probably a few more that i haven't identified, but I'll keep looking. And enjoying every minute ofthe search!!

Jan C Still · 11-10-2009, 03:05 AM

Frank
Excellent display and presentation of your Mauser Military Variations.

By counting the sear safety police, Navy, right receiver acceptance stamp, walnut or bakelite grip, variations for each date/code Luger the number of variations is higher, see thread below:

Mauser military code variations http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...ser+Variations

Note: a few acceptance stamp variations combined with police or Navy variations results in some double counting.

Jan

Frank · 11-10-2009, 07:57 AM

Thanks for the kind words!!

Jan, my count represents Mauser Military, not police, navy, banner, KU, etc.!!!

mauro · 11-10-2009, 01:10 PM

What a nice set!
Congratulations.
Mauro

Tom R · 12-22-2009, 07:17 PM

That is one impressive collection!

Sieger · 12-22-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Again, great stuff! My very first Luger was a 41 byf.

Ron:

My second Luger was (and is) a byf 41 and it is my most accurate Luger to date!

Sieger

10-29-2009, 06:37 PM	#1
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	12 Major Variations of Military Mausers To go along with the 6 G-Date variations, the picture shows all 12 of the Military Lugers made by Mauser. The 1937(1) is rust blued, while the 1937 (2) is the hot dipped blue variation. Enjoy Attached Thumbnails

10-29-2009, 08:16 PM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,242 Times in 1,719 Posts	Again, great stuff! My very first Luger was a 41 byf. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-29-2009, 10:57 PM	#8
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,613 Times in 969 Posts	Frank Great collection!! Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

10-30-2009, 01:50 AM	#9
EricW User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA, USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Nice!!! How many total subvariations are there ? __________________ I'm looking for a D suffix DE154 G Date mag. The closer to #457d the better PM me if you have one you are willing to sell, trade, or if you have a lead

11-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#14
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	What a nice set! Congratulations. Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

10-29-2009, 07:35 PM	#2
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Thank you, Frank! Nice racks too. Fn

10-29-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Outstanding, made it a sticky in the archives. Ed

10-29-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	WOW !! Frank, Congrats !! on this set covering ALL military Mauser P08 variations. Superb !! Marc

10-29-2009, 09:19 PM	#6
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Frank, You just love to tease us, don't you? What I would give to have had the knowledge and opportunity to assemble a collection like this.....

10-30-2009, 03:22 AM	#10
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	Frank, Very impressive, thanks for sharing! Balder

10-30-2009, 08:26 AM	#11
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Guys, thanks for your kind words. It took a few years to get all 12 in 95+ percent original condition. Eric, The total number of variations, including the sub-variations and not counting the "odd ball" variations are as follows: K-Date 4 G-Date 6 1936 2 1937 4 1938 2 1939 S/42 1 1939 42 4 1940 1 41 42 2 41 byf 3 42 byf 2 Total 31 In addition, the "odd ball" variations are that I have identified are: K-Date combinations of Set Back Front Sight and Mauser Hump Frames Late G-Date with Full Radius Barrel Band 1936, Large S in S/42 with Sharp Radius in Barrel Band 1936, Large S in S/42 with Full Radius in Barrel Band 41 byf, Without Bore Guage Barrel Marking Now there are probably a few more that i haven't identified, but I'll keep looking. And enjoying every minute ofthe search!!

11-10-2009, 03:05 AM	#12
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Frank Excellent display and presentation of your Mauser Military Variations. By counting the sear safety police, Navy, right receiver acceptance stamp, walnut or bakelite grip, variations for each date/code Luger the number of variations is higher, see thread below: Mauser military code variations http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...ser+Variations Note: a few acceptance stamp variations combined with police or Navy variations results in some double counting. Jan

11-10-2009, 07:57 AM	#13
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Thanks for the kind words!! Jan, my count represents Mauser Military, not police, navy, banner, KU, etc.!!!

12-22-2009, 07:17 PM	#15
Tom R User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coventry, Rhode Island Posts: 7 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That is one impressive collection!