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07-25-2021, 01:03 PM | #1 |
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MAUSER stamped on Breech.??
Good Morning Guys.....Im sorry to maybe ask such a dumb question .....but..what year Lugers have the Full MAUSER name stamped on the top...?.....I have a couple of Lugers......but to be honest....I turn 80 in next couple months....and have always wanted to pick up a Good Used Luger that has the Mauser logo on the top....Im NOT looking for a "safe Queen'....but just a Good Honestly used Luger with the Mauser Logo.........Does that make sense.....also do not tell my Wife........ Thanks....Hans Fischer
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07-25-2021, 02:35 PM | #2 |
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Welcome to the forum Hans.
There are 2 flavors of Mauser Parabellum Lugers 1. Made during the 1930's through WWII 2. Made for commercial sale during the 1970's As you do intend to shoot the gun I would suggest the more modern manufacture, or a mismatch from the early period. Early period guns were hand finished and each part numbered. When shooting a 90+ year old gun - parts do break - and get replaced But a matched collectors gun is now an unmatched "shooter" grade and much lower in cost One shot could cost you a couple of thousand dollars if you were unlucky Get a shooter - leave the collectibles to the collectors. Do go to the FAQ on this site, download, and read - a lot of your questions have answers there http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=35479 Last edited by Kiwi; 07-25-2021 at 02:44 PM. Reason: correction |
07-25-2021, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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hansfischer, I think the most common Lugers with the Mauser Banner on them are Police issue from 1938-1942. The are "v" suffix foreign contacts with the Mauser Banner that start before that. There are also commercial Banners during Mauser production. I would think a Police Banner would be the easiest to find.
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07-25-2021, 04:57 PM | #4 |
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Many Thanks Guys....I really Appreciate it.....////....Someone on the Forum mentioned SIMPSONS earlier......I took a look and they have some HIGH prices........I bought one from them couple years ago....1918 DWM...Pretty Good condition..all matching.....very obviously had been issued and used......me being a Novice at the time......didnt notice at first there were no proof marks on right side.........?.....////...Again..I Appreciate your advice..will keep an eye out for a Mauser shooter...
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07-25-2021, 06:40 PM | #5 |
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I would also recommend a 1970s Luger with a 6" barrel, if you just want a enjoy shooting it. Lovely guns. They have a little different finish than earlier Lugers and they aren't that hard to find.'
Simpsons is priced high, but they have a LOT more Luger in the store than they post on-line. It's worth a road trip. (it's on my Bucket List, too!) |
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07-26-2021, 11:00 AM | #6 |
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I live 40 miles from Simpsons. I used to go there a lot and just browse the store. Lots of interesting stuff there. Since the covid tho, they limit 2 people into the store. You have to call first and get in line which is time consuming.
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07-26-2021, 06:32 PM | #7 |
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I think he's interested in the earlier banner Mauser.
Here are a couple of pictures I found on Morphy's Austin web site from 2007 (never heard of them before) |
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