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Unread 12-02-2007, 08:53 PM   #1
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Default Why so many NIB Mauser Parabellums?

I probably know the answer to my question since I've had one for about seven years that is NIB. It seems every time I see one of these for sale it is always unfired. How many folks actually shoot these? I've wanted to shoot mine but just can't bring myself to do so because I have a mismatched Russian refurb that I use for a shooter.
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Unread 12-02-2007, 09:41 PM   #2
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I bought two from ebay several years ago, both were NIB. One is stil NIB and the other I shoot. I think they were always seen as collectors items that's why so many are NIB.
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Initially, I believe that many collectors thought of the new Mauser Parabellum as commeratives, like many of the Colt reproductions of the SAA. Years ago, one showing use and without accessories, sold for about half of the NIB price. I feel that gap has narrowed now that they are no longer being made. TH
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I have 5 NIB that I purchased from the son of the original buyer. I feel that it is a normal time period of transferring of this pistol. In another 20-30 yrs they will to be out in the public because my son is not interested in guns.

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Basically, the sales were not that fantastic, as people preferred the original ones instead and they were available.

Both Interarms and Mauser got stuck with massive supplies of unsaleable new Mausers.

My 1972 Mauser spent about 36 years in the box before it was finally sold to a Dutch sport shooter in 1998. Long shelf life...
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