Don't see many of these:

Roadkill · 03-29-2006, 04:49 PM

Mauser Werke Prototyp 08 Sport Unikat Kaliber 9mm Para Bei der Waffe handelt es sich um ein absolutes EinzelstÃ?Â¼ck. Die Waffe war das Grundmuster der spÃ?Â¤teren Serienwaffe mit der Bezeichnung Pistole 08 Sportmodell. Das Urmodell wurde von S. HÃ?Â¼bner in einer alten Waffenzeitschrift erstmals der Ã??ffentlichkeit vorgestellt. Das spÃ?Â¤tere Serienmodell wurde nicht so aufwendig wie das hier beschriebene Modell gefertigt. Die Waffe stammt aus dem alten Werksarchiv der Mauserwerke in Oberndorf.

" mauser factory prototype Unique 08 Sport Caliber 9mm Para. This gun is absolutely one of a kind. The gun was the first production of the later produced Sport Model series. The original model was brought to public for the first time in a old gun magazine by S. Hubner. The later series model was not so expensive or well made as the model shown. The gun comes from the old factory museum of the Mauser factory in Oberndorf."

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Artikel-ID: 838513 Ã¢?Â¢ Kategorie: Sammlerwaffen/-munition / Kurzwaffen

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hqbmw · 03-29-2006, 04:56 PM

rk,

Any top view pictures available? The rear sight has a curious configuration and I am always looking for curious configs.

Jack Hiles
Mesa AZ

Pete Ebbink · 03-29-2006, 04:57 PM

What would drive the design change to relocate the placement of the thumb safety lever...??? Better ergonomics...???

Vlim · 03-29-2006, 05:45 PM

Hi,

This gun was bought along with other one-offs and prototypes when Mauser quit their pistol production. The seller has some more mauser-related goodies.

Pete, I think this configuration was meant to be used with one hand, it certainly makes putting the safety on and off with a single thumb movement easier.

John Sabato · 03-30-2006, 01:29 AM

sure is one UGLY Luger in my opinion...

Prototypes should be at least easy on the eyes...

Marvin · 03-30-2006, 09:14 AM

John S.,

I have to agree that it is ONE ungly Luger, but the only thing that would make it uglier is adding PEARL grips, LOL!

John Sabato · 03-30-2006, 01:28 PM

Luke, that would make it a "must have" for Hugh Clark!

AGE · 03-31-2006, 01:33 AM

I agree, ugly as RK says. However, as an old bullseye shooter I am attracted to it. If I could see it in person and heft it, try the trigger and examine the sights I might fall in love with it. Beauty is as beauty does. Wonder how many $$$ to own one like that.

Ponyman · 04-06-2006, 11:11 PM

If that's an adjustable rear sight, I'd remove the barrel weight and call it the most beautiful Luger I've ever seen..... Arty and Navy had elevation adjustment, but this one might have windage.

Interesting that the prototype is called number "08" - there's no grip safety, but it has dished toggles.

RK, can you get any more pics???

Does anyone have more info about the referenced Sport Model series???

SS109 · 04-07-2006, 01:01 AM

The wood grips on my 1923 commercial P08 look a lot like that. Mine are a litle more beat around the edges however.
I will have to up load a pic.

03-29-2006, 04:49 PM	#1
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Don't see many of these: Mauser Werke Prototyp 08 Sport Unikat Kaliber 9mm Para Bei der Waffe handelt es sich um ein absolutes EinzelstÃ?Â¼ck. Die Waffe war das Grundmuster der spÃ?Â¤teren Serienwaffe mit der Bezeichnung Pistole 08 Sportmodell. Das Urmodell wurde von S. HÃ?Â¼bner in einer alten Waffenzeitschrift erstmals der Ã??ffentlichkeit vorgestellt. Das spÃ?Â¤tere Serienmodell wurde nicht so aufwendig wie das hier beschriebene Modell gefertigt. Die Waffe stammt aus dem alten Werksarchiv der Mauserwerke in Oberndorf. " mauser factory prototype Unique 08 Sport Caliber 9mm Para. This gun is absolutely one of a kind. The gun was the first production of the later produced Sport Model series. The original model was brought to public for the first time in a old gun magazine by S. Hubner. The later series model was not so expensive or well made as the model shown. The gun comes from the old factory museum of the Mauser factory in Oberndorf." egun Artikel-ID: 838513 Ã¢?Â¢ Kategorie: Sammlerwaffen/-munition / Kurzwaffen rk

03-29-2006, 04:56 PM	#2
hqbmw User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	rk, Any top view pictures available? The rear sight has a curious configuration and I am always looking for curious configs. Jack Hiles Mesa AZ __________________ Jack Hiles Mesa AZ

03-30-2006, 01:29 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	sure is one UGLY Luger in my opinion... Prototypes should be at least easy on the eyes... __________________ 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..."*

03-30-2006, 01:28 PM	#7
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	Luke, that would make it a "must have" for Hugh Clark! __________________ 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..."*

03-31-2006, 01:33 AM	#8
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree, ugly as RK says. However, as an old bullseye shooter I am attracted to it. If I could see it in person and heft it, try the trigger and examine the sights I might fall in love with it. Beauty is as beauty does. Wonder how many $$$ to own one like that. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

03-29-2006, 04:57 PM	#3
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	What would drive the design change to relocate the placement of the thumb safety lever...??? Better ergonomics...???

03-29-2006, 05:45 PM	#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, This gun was bought along with other one-offs and prototypes when Mauser quit their pistol production. The seller has some more mauser-related goodies. Pete, I think this configuration was meant to be used with one hand, it certainly makes putting the safety on and off with a single thumb movement easier.

03-30-2006, 09:14 AM	#6
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	John S., I have to agree that it is ONE ungly Luger, but the only thing that would make it uglier is adding PEARL grips, LOL!

04-06-2006, 11:11 PM	#9
Ponyman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlantic County, NJ, USA Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If that's an adjustable rear sight, I'd remove the barrel weight and call it the most beautiful Luger I've ever seen..... Arty and Navy had elevation adjustment, but this one might have windage. Interesting that the prototype is called number "08" - there's no grip safety, but it has dished toggles. RK, can you get any more pics??? Does anyone have more info about the referenced Sport Model series??? __________________ "The Constitution is intended for use by a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the governance of any other." ~ John Quincy Adams

04-07-2006, 01:01 AM	#10
SS109 User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jefferson, CO Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The wood grips on my 1923 commercial P08 look a lot like that. Mine are a litle more beat around the edges however. I will have to up load a pic. __________________ 1916 LP08 1923 9mm P08 Commercial Import 1920 .30 Luger Commercial