My new Mauser Parabellum 9mm 4" P-08 frame

rivieraranch · 06-04-2011, 10:05 PM

I just received my new Mauser Parabellum 4" 9mm, P-08 frame yesterday. It has German marking for safe and loaded indicators. It is a very nice piece. I can't wait to take it to the range.

policeluger · 06-04-2011, 10:59 PM

very nice.............

lfid · 06-05-2011, 03:20 AM

gorgeous grips !!! - for any type of luger - MP or otherwise

will be interesting how the mecgar magazines perform in the new MP

thanks
Bill

Vlim · 06-05-2011, 06:49 AM

Nice pistol. Around 1974-1975, well after the termination of the first Interarms contract, Mauser found they had quite a number of unsellable 9mm pistols in stock, some were already proofed in Ulm, others were unfinished and others could be assembled from available parts.

So they made Interarms a good offer, selling them at a discount. The entire lot, which consisted of a batch of new and refurbished Euro-pistols, was a lot of 3000 pistols in total.

That is why this pistol has the 'Gesichert' marking, combined with the FBM proof.

rivieraranch · 06-10-2011, 09:01 AM

I took the pistol to the range yesterday. I used the Mauser magazine, an unmarked satin nickel one and 2 Mec Gars that I had bought for my Vopo.

I ran around 65 rounds through it. The pistol functioned very well. One time the hold open was a little frisky; it held the toggle open after the seventh shot, must have been recoil-generated. Another time a new round failed to close all the way. The spring in the Mauser marked magazine was a lot stiffer and thus it was harder to load.

The pistol was dead-on balls accurate. I find it hard to sight because I use bifocals but with some patience it was possible to place shots within the center of the target. It is just difficult to sight against a black target. I am considering marking the sights with something to make sighting easier, but which could be removed.

I am impressed with the workmanship of the pistol, on taking it apart; everything fits as it should and is very tight.

DavidJayUden · 06-10-2011, 09:59 AM

I frequently paint my front sight blades with DayGlo orange paint. It shows up well and does come off, all by itself, over time.
Sometimes a 6 oclock hold helps, and our local shooting range has orange faced targets, which also help.
Have fun!
dju

hansfischer007 · 06-10-2011, 01:28 PM

BEAUTIFUL......may have to eat my words about being so in love with the 6" barrel Interarms Luger..........you shouldnt have posted that photo..!!...now you have me looking for one..!!......I really enjoy mine.............Thanks for the photos.....Hans Fischer

06-04-2011, 10:05 PM	#1
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	My new Mauser Parabellum 9mm 4" P-08 frame I just received my new Mauser Parabellum 4" 9mm, P-08 frame yesterday. It has German marking for safe and loaded indicators. It is a very nice piece. I can't wait to take it to the range. Attached Thumbnails

06-10-2011, 01:28 PM	#7
hansfischer007 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Tennessee Posts: 233 Thanks: 509 Thanked 96 Times in 48 Posts	4" Mauser Luger BEAUTIFUL......may have to eat my words about being so in love with the 6" barrel Interarms Luger..........you shouldnt have posted that photo..!!...now you have me looking for one..!!......I really enjoy mine.............Thanks for the photos.....Hans Fischer

06-04-2011, 10:59 PM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	very nice.............

06-05-2011, 03:20 AM	#3
lfid Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wichita, KS USA Posts: 453 Thanks: 573 Thanked 96 Times in 53 Posts	gorgeous grips !!! - for any type of luger - MP or otherwise will be interesting how the mecgar magazines perform in the new MP thanks Bill

06-05-2011, 06:49 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	Nice pistol. Around 1974-1975, well after the termination of the first Interarms contract, Mauser found they had quite a number of unsellable 9mm pistols in stock, some were already proofed in Ulm, others were unfinished and others could be assembled from available parts. So they made Interarms a good offer, selling them at a discount. The entire lot, which consisted of a batch of new and refurbished Euro-pistols, was a lot of 3000 pistols in total. That is why this pistol has the 'Gesichert' marking, combined with the FBM proof.

06-10-2011, 09:01 AM	#5
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I took the pistol to the range yesterday. I used the Mauser magazine, an unmarked satin nickel one and 2 Mec Gars that I had bought for my Vopo. I ran around 65 rounds through it. The pistol functioned very well. One time the hold open was a little frisky; it held the toggle open after the seventh shot, must have been recoil-generated. Another time a new round failed to close all the way. The spring in the Mauser marked magazine was a lot stiffer and thus it was harder to load. The pistol was dead-on balls accurate. I find it hard to sight because I use bifocals but with some patience it was possible to place shots within the center of the target. It is just difficult to sight against a black target. I am considering marking the sights with something to make sighting easier, but which could be removed. I am impressed with the workmanship of the pistol, on taking it apart; everything fits as it should and is very tight.

06-10-2011, 09:59 AM	#6
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I frequently paint my front sight blades with DayGlo orange paint. It shows up well and does come off, all by itself, over time. Sometimes a 6 oclock hold helps, and our local shooting range has orange faced targets, which also help. Have fun! dju