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Unread 06-01-2006, 10:04 PM   #1
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Ã??sterreichische 08 Luger Pistole, Kal 9 mm SONDERPREIS
(Austrian 08 Luger Pistol, 9mm, special price)

Luger Pistole 08, Kal. 9 mm von Mauser. Auf der linken Seite der Stempel
-Luger pistol, 9mm, Mauser. On the left side the stamp

BH und der Doppeladler f�¼r das �?sterreichische Bundesheer in sehr gutem
-BH and the double eagle of the Austrian Army in very good

Zustand. Die Waffe stammt aus der Produktion, die nach Kriegsende unter
-condition. The gun originates from the production after the end of the war under

Aufsicht der franz�¶sischen Besatzungsmacht und in deren Auftrag erfolgte.
-the supervision of the French occupation power resulting in their contract.

Herr Weiss Leiter der Parapellum-Fertigung der Mauser-Werke von 1930-
Mr. Weiss, CEO of the Parabellum production Mauser factory from 1930

1945/46 best�¤tigt dass etwa 4000 Pistolen entstanden sind und von der
to 1946-46 stated that about 4000 pistols were produced and brought

Franz�¶sischen Armee nach Frankreich gebracht wurden. Nachweislich
by the French Army to France. At the same time,

wurde zumindest ein Teil der Pistolen an die franz�¶sische Genarmerie
a partion of the pistols were given to the French Police

ausgegeben und von dieser bis 1970 benutzt. Etwa 100 St�¼ck wurden
and used up untill 1970. About 100 pistols

dann tats�¤chlich zur Erstausstattung des wieder aufgestellten
were eventually sold to the Austrian Army when it was restarted.

�¶sterreichischen Bundes-Heeres verkauft.

Sie kennzeichneten diese Pistolen mit dem Eigentumstempel BH und dem
These pistols are recognized by the BH stamp and the Austrian Eagle.

�¶sterreichischem Adler.

Eine extrem seltene Luger Variante.

A very rare variant.
WBK SONDERPREIS â?¬ 1250,- Special price E1250.

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I wonder what date stamp is on these pistols?

The 1940's Mauser Characteristic "P.08" on the left side flat is clearly visible in the photo.
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Dear Experts

Would anyone know the serial number range or any other typical characteristics of these Austrian Lugers?

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