research a luger

DWP · 03-29-2011, 08:19 PM

I have a Mauser Parabellum, Cal 30, Serial number 10001492 and want to know more about it.

Where do I start?

jonnyc · 03-29-2011, 09:00 PM

Well, not here on the FOR SALE forum.
If you scroll up the line a bit there are a few other spots you could try. I would suggest the "ALL P08 COMMERCIAL LUGERS" forum.

Hugo Borchardt · 03-29-2011, 09:19 PM

Hey! Welcome. Post some clear photos of left, right and bottom on the New Collector's forum (perhaps a friendly moderator will move this thread) and we will be happy to evaluate and tell you about it!

Vlim · 03-30-2011, 08:07 AM

Hi,

Your pistol is a post war Mauser Parabellum, made by Mauser for Interarms.

Your pistol was part of the first shipment from Mauser to Interarms and was sent on the 29th of January, 1971. (crate #14).

The serial number is mentioned in our book 'The Parabellum Is Back! 1945-2000'.

John Sabato · 03-30-2011, 09:56 AM

VLIM ! You didn't know which boat the crate was on???

DWP... there really isn't much to tell after that. Welcome to the Lugerforum and enjoy your Mauser!

Vlim · 03-30-2011, 11:42 AM

John, now there's a thought. There is a good chance that we may actually be able to identify the boat it came on

We do know that security wasn't at it's best. 5 pistols were stolen from the first shipment.

sheepherder · 03-30-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

We do know that security wasn't at it's best. 5 pistols were stolen from the first shipment.

I bet they were all Russian Contract Lugers...

(Don't worry...They'll show up!)...

Vlim · 03-30-2011, 07:28 PM

LOL. We do know the serial numbers of the missing guns, so it will be interesting if one of them surfaces somewhere

03-29-2011, 09:19 PM	#3
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 340 Thanked 133 Times in 47 Posts	Hey! Welcome. Post some clear photos of left, right and bottom on the New Collector's forum (perhaps a friendly moderator will move this thread) and we will be happy to evaluate and tell you about it! __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

03-30-2011, 09:56 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	VLIM ! You didn't know which boat the crate was on??? DWP... there really isn't much to tell after that. Welcome to the Lugerforum and enjoy your Mauser! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-29-2011, 08:19 PM	#1
DWP New User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	research a luger I have a Mauser Parabellum, Cal 30, Serial number 10001492 and want to know more about it. Where do I start?

03-29-2011, 09:00 PM	#2
jonnyc User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 425 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	Well, not here on the FOR SALE forum. If you scroll up the line a bit there are a few other spots you could try. I would suggest the "ALL P08 COMMERCIAL LUGERS" forum.

03-30-2011, 08:07 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, Your pistol is a post war Mauser Parabellum, made by Mauser for Interarms. Your pistol was part of the first shipment from Mauser to Interarms and was sent on the 29th of January, 1971. (crate #14). The serial number is mentioned in our book 'The Parabellum Is Back! 1945-2000'.

03-30-2011, 11:42 AM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	John, now there's a thought. There is a good chance that we may actually be able to identify the boat it came on We do know that security wasn't at it's best. 5 pistols were stolen from the first shipment.

03-30-2011, 07:28 PM	#8
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	LOL. We do know the serial numbers of the missing guns, so it will be interesting if one of them surfaces somewhere