Interarms '08 Models

SteveM · 05-30-2011, 04:11 PM

I have been looking for this particular model for a while now. It seems that the short barrel '08 model is particularly hard to find. This one showed up on GB today:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232961297

I probably paid to much for it, but how often do they show up for sale?

To me, the 08 model is much more desirable than this one:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=231027633

and the Swiss 4" and 6" models seems to be more common than the 08.

Thoughts anyone?

Vlim · 05-30-2011, 04:34 PM

Nice pistol, with all accessories. I think you did pretty good.

Of course, it would be interesting to own all variations

SteveM · 05-30-2011, 04:51 PM

Yes, I would like to own all of the variations of these. Excluding the commeratives, I think there are about 9-10 of the "plain" models if you consider calibers and barrel length. I am on the hunt for the 4.75-5 inch barrel length. I have only seen 2 of these, one that was NIB and the other that was gently used without acc. Both of these were in 7.65mm.

Edward Tinker · 05-31-2011, 02:22 AM

Yes, I do not like the look of the Swiss design, very inelegant to me.

Prefer the 08 type design.

I have one of these, need to buy a 6 inch american eagle

Ed

Vlim · 05-31-2011, 02:54 PM

This one is still my favorite: assembled from parts that didn't make series production.

SteveM · 05-31-2011, 07:30 PM

I like that one Vlim, no checkering on the td or the safety and smooth toggle knobs. Definitely different.

rivieraranch · 05-31-2011, 10:55 PM

I just bought this one:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232308162

For the price I think it is a very good buy; better than this dog:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232496742

Although this seemed very pretty, too:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=231830774

rivieraranch · 05-31-2011, 11:18 PM

This one popped up the other day:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232347457

I saw a Mauser catalog once that had pictures of one of these so I know it is legitimate. But the seller had no feedback and the photos seemed like glamor shots from an arms auction site. I asked a question but somebody bid on the item so the seller never answered me.

Today I received a curious email from the no feedback seller, which read as follows:

"As you probably noticed, this weapon has sold. Thank you for your interest. I hope to have something else you would be interested in purchasing."

Now I am sure I was right to abstain from this auction.

Vlim · 06-01-2011, 02:41 AM

The matte hard chromed version is definitely legit and rare.

The 'dog' is interesting too. It has Ulm proofs, but Interarms specs (AE + Interarms logo). This is one of a very small number of pistols ordered by Interarms after termination of the original contract.

rivieraranch · 06-01-2011, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

The matte hard chromed version is definitely legit and rare.

If the seller had it

The 'dog' is interesting too. It has Ulm proofs, but Interarms specs (AE + Interarms logo). This is one of a very small number of pistols ordered by Interarms after termination of the original contract.

Would reconditioning destroy the collector value, if any of the 'dog.?

You did not mention anything about the one I bought. When was it made?

alanint · 06-01-2011, 08:51 AM

The "Dog' seems to be in good, original shape. A correct set of grips instead of the over varnished smoothies it sports would do this pistol's looks a world of good.
The metal seems fine.

Vlim · 06-02-2011, 07:13 AM

Gunboards links come up with errors, probably a site glitch of some sort. Can you post some photos on the forum directly?

I'm with Alan on the 'dog'. Small problems that can easily be rectified.

Vlim · 06-02-2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

I like that one Vlim, no checkering on the td or the safety and smooth toggle knobs. Definitely different.

And the frame is a 'SAFE' marked variation with the old, Swiss, opening curve.

Series production on top, the 'anomaly' at the bottom

rivieraranch · 06-02-2011, 08:50 AM

Somebody, give the 'dog' a new home!

Vlim · 06-02-2011, 08:58 AM

Yes, send it to me

SteveM · 06-02-2011, 09:35 AM

I wouldn't mind having it either, my wife wouldn't be to happy though. I haven't told her yet about the other one. It would be a good shooter.

rivieraranch · 06-02-2011, 10:42 PM

Vilm:

The serial number on mine is 11.014115. When was it made?

Vlim · 06-04-2011, 04:27 AM

Hi, that would be about 1975.

The 'dog' will look much better with the original grips in place. No need for refinishing.

rivieraranch · 06-06-2011, 11:05 PM

The dog did not sell. The seller listed it again for $800.00 but then ended the auction.

05-30-2011, 04:11 PM	#1
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	Interarms '08 Models I have been looking for this particular model for a while now. It seems that the short barrel '08 model is particularly hard to find. This one showed up on GB today: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232961297 I probably paid to much for it, but how often do they show up for sale? To me, the 08 model is much more desirable than this one: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=231027633 and the Swiss 4" and 6" models seems to be more common than the 08. Thoughts anyone?

05-31-2011, 02:22 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Yes, I do not like the look of the Swiss design, very inelegant to me. Prefer the 08 type design. I have one of these, need to buy a 6 inch american eagle Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

05-31-2011, 02:54 PM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	This one is still my favorite: assembled from parts that didn't make series production. Attached Thumbnails

05-30-2011, 04:34 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Nice pistol, with all accessories. I think you did pretty good. Of course, it would be interesting to own all variations

05-30-2011, 04:51 PM	#3
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	Yes, I would like to own all of the variations of these. Excluding the commeratives, I think there are about 9-10 of the "plain" models if you consider calibers and barrel length. I am on the hunt for the 4.75-5 inch barrel length. I have only seen 2 of these, one that was NIB and the other that was gently used without acc. Both of these were in 7.65mm.

05-31-2011, 07:30 PM	#6
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	I like that one Vlim, no checkering on the td or the safety and smooth toggle knobs. Definitely different.

05-31-2011, 10:55 PM	#7
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I just bought this one: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232308162 For the price I think it is a very good buy; better than this dog: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232496742 Although this seemed very pretty, too: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=231830774

05-31-2011, 11:18 PM	#8
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	This one popped up the other day: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=232347457 I saw a Mauser catalog once that had pictures of one of these so I know it is legitimate. But the seller had no feedback and the photos seemed like glamor shots from an arms auction site. I asked a question but somebody bid on the item so the seller never answered me. Today I received a curious email from the no feedback seller, which read as follows: "As you probably noticed, this weapon has sold. Thank you for your interest. I hope to have something else you would be interested in purchasing." Now I am sure I was right to abstain from this auction.

06-01-2011, 02:41 AM	#9
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	The matte hard chromed version is definitely legit and rare. The 'dog' is interesting too. It has Ulm proofs, but Interarms specs (AE + Interarms logo). This is one of a very small number of pistols ordered by Interarms after termination of the original contract.

06-01-2011, 08:51 AM	#11
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	The "Dog' seems to be in good, original shape. A correct set of grips instead of the over varnished smoothies it sports would do this pistol's looks a world of good. The metal seems fine.

06-02-2011, 07:13 AM	#12
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Gunboards links come up with errors, probably a site glitch of some sort. Can you post some photos on the forum directly? I'm with Alan on the 'dog'. Small problems that can easily be rectified.

06-02-2011, 08:50 AM	#14
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Somebody, give the 'dog' a new home!

06-02-2011, 08:58 AM	#15
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Yes, send it to me

06-02-2011, 09:35 AM	#16
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	I wouldn't mind having it either, my wife wouldn't be to happy though. I haven't told her yet about the other one. It would be a good shooter.

06-02-2011, 10:42 PM	#17
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Vilm: The serial number on mine is 11.014115. When was it made?

06-04-2011, 04:27 AM	#18
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, that would be about 1975. The 'dog' will look much better with the original grips in place. No need for refinishing.

06-06-2011, 11:05 PM	#19
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	The dog did not sell. The seller listed it again for $800.00 but then ended the auction.