Interarms Lugers?

[Heinmot]

Can anyone give me a review of the quality of the post-War Interarms "Mauser" Lugers??

Fit, finish, functioning reliability, parts interchangeability with military-production Lugers, etc?

Any and all opinions based on experience with these guns would be greatly appreciated.

[Heinmot]

I'd like to edit this post after getting the search function to work...

From reading past posts, it appears that the quality of these guns is overall excellent. They are reliable, good shooters. As for collector value, they evoke mixed reviews.

How about parts?

What parts interchange with WW2 and prewar production P-08's? I understand that the Interarms guns have the "Swiss" frame, but being a complete newbie, I'm wondering if any P-08 parts will work on these guns if need be.

Most importantly, will military issue and Mec-Gar magazines work in these guns?

Thanks!

[mauro]

Hi Heinmot,
I am collecting Post WWII Mauser Parabellum since a while. I never really analysed wich parts could be compatible with the previous prodution.
For sure this kind of analisys could be conducted between the Swiss 06/29 model and the 29/70 model only. No way to compare a P08 with a 06/73.

Visit my web site if you want to have a look to the different models produced by Mauser in the 1970-1986 timeframe.

Have fun.
Mauro

[Vlim]

Hi,

Many smaller parts can be exchanged. The shape of the frame stop, the thick piece underneath the chamber is different in size and shape. The prewar version is rounded, the postwar Mauser one is squared. I have tried side plates, ejectors, sear bars, etc.. They can all be exchanged without problems. The toggles are pretty close and it won't take too much effort to fit a postwar toggle on a prewar gun and vice versa.

The grip construction differs, but the Swiss-style frames do accept Swiss 1929 grips.

The difference between the models is rather small and mostly of a visual rather than a technical nature.

[mauro]

Thank you Gerben,
really interesting to know.
Ciao
Mauro

[Navy]

My experience with these guns is that they are nothing like as well made as their predecessors.

Tom A

[Heinmot]

Originally posted by Tom A
My experience with these guns is that they are nothing like as well made as their predecessors.

Tom A

Tom A:

Can you elaborate a bit?

Are they not polished as well, not reliable, not fitted as well, or all of the above?

[Lugerdoc]

Heinmot, A close comparison might be comparing one of the after market SAAs to the original Colt. The Mauser Parabellums are long frame & receiver, so standard PO8 barrels & grips will not interchange. Some improvements were made to the extractor & sideplate, but in a pinch, the PO8 parts can be made to work. I do have most original Mauser Parabellum small parts in stock, from my buyout of these from Interarms. Yes, standard PO8 & new MecGar mags will work just fine. TH

[Heinmot]

Lugerdoc:

Sounds like these guns would make good shooters for a guy that wants a Luger he's not afraid of putting some wear on and not afraid of using in the field, yes?

[mauro]

Heinmot,
When you select your shooter model, be aware because some of them, mainly the early production 1970-71, have an interest at collector level.
Also the 1972 transitional model between the 29/70 and the 06/73 are quite rare (they are models made with the 06/73 frame but with the "small items" of the 29/70 model).
Have fun with your Parabellum.
Mauro

[Heinmot]

Thanks very much for all your help and advice. This Forum is made up of really helpful individuals and I do appreciate all your input.

[Augsburger]

Very good fit, high degree of reliabilty, parts interchangeability? don't know... Dislike the Mauser version of Swiss style grips that come with the model 29/70 model (Swiss style). I always put on replacements. Excellent, fun guns to shoot or collect!!

[Pete Ebbink]

I have two in the "Swiss" style from the 1970's...both in 9 mm one in 4" and the other in 6".


Both have had several hundreds of rounds go through them (they were NIB) but they still look brand new.

I find them extremely well made and very accurate and reliable. Not more I can ask for at the shooting range.

Never regretted the purchases and never regretted taking a NIB gun and putting them to work...

[WG dog]

I've sure enjoyed lurking here and learning from this forum. You guys know your firearms.

I've had an Interarms Mauser Parabellum for about twenty years. Just the pistol and one correct magazine, no box or anything else. Guy I bought it from said his wife got mad and through a bunch of pistol boxes away. 9mm, six inch barrel, Swiss style frame. Dark rich blue/black finish. Left side has oval marking of FBM, Mauser Parabellum, 9mm Luger. Right side has INTERARMS, ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA, high serial 11.00297x, low serial 11.00.297x. Above grip safety there is Made in Germany. Toggle has Original Mauser (banner). Chamber has the American eagle marking. Top of barrel has 9mm Luger marking and what looks like a tiny oval marking of FBM. Don't have a digital camera, so no pic, just a word description.

Would someone know about what year this pistol was manufactured? Any other information would be appreciated.

This is a pistol that I shoot once in a while. It is a pleasure to shoot.

[thegundude]

If my girl got mad and threw away anything of mine, valueless or not, she wouldn't be my girl for much longer...