The p08 parabellum luger automatic pistol by david j. A certificate can be issued with the date of production, testing and sending to interarms and additional interesting information from the original. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Mauser is best known for its boltaction rifle but it also makes topof the line pistols too. Nov 21, 2019 mauser s first attempt was to produce a military pistol in 9 mm. The ultimate luger bookfrom collector grade publications. Mausers first attempt was to produce a military pistol in 9 mm. I remember that many of the mauser production books are kept in paul mauser s archive and it is therefore possible to trace many of the mauser parabellum interarms, especially in. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. It covers the story of the mauser parabellum pistol after wwii. I have a mauser parabellum lugar with original box manufactured in 1970. The box said original mauser parabellum i believe the manufacturer.
Although an instruction book was issued, indicating that the pistol was expected to meet with approval, there was. While new mauser luger production ended at this time, pistols continued to be assembled and sold from parts on hand until the 1990s. The result was a 5piece article 33 pages total that provides an excellent history of luger development and a fascinating view of the obstacles to reproducing an antique like the parabellum. Nov 29, 2012 the final chapter in our continuing luger series is todays book, the parabellum is back. After over 6 years of research from original archival material comes the book. Between 18911959 argentina bought or manufactured nearly 500,000 mauser rifles. The parabellum is back, standard edition united states. With some of the recents posts i was thinking it might be nice to have a list of books about mausers. The distinctive characteristics of the c96 are the integral box magazine in front of the trigger, the long barrel, the wooden shoulder stock. Pistole parabellum the history of the luger pistol. In addition to a standard printing, there will also be a deluxe printing limited to 140 books. The mauser parabellum pistols produced after 1970 are also referred as interarms luger or interarms. If one accepts that it is what it is then you have a very limited variation for the.
Luger pistol, mauser c96 broomhandle pistols and accessories. The complete story of this mausers challenge is described in the book written by me and gerben van vlimmeren. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. While sturgess threevolume encyclopedia covers the pistol through 1918 and simson lugers takes us.
The mauser parabellum pistols produced after 1970 are also referred as interarms luger or interarms parabellum. Mauser hsc project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. In 1869, wilhelm and paul mauser left working for the royal wurttemberg rifle factory to strike out on their own designing firearms. Almost the 95% of the mauser parabellum production in.
Mauser parabellum interarms certification the parabellum is back. In 1969, following a contract stipulated with the american interarms and many technical difficulties, mauser was ready to put the parabellum back into production. Featuring 34 chapters, and 5 appendixes on 704 pages in a4 format. Additional information straight front grip strap, american eagle logo on top of frame. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. It features a semiexposed hammer, doubleaction trigger, singlecolumn magazine, and a.
A tutorial for the starting collector also many new facts and e. This is the book i wrote about small arms usde during the war of resistance in china between 1937 and 1945 in china. The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million luger pistols by don hallock and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million luger pistols 1st edition by don r. Mint condition book the mauser parabellum 19301946 by don hallock. The mauser hsc pistol, burnham and theodore, 2008, mauser pistolen, weaver, speed and schmid, 2008 axis pistols in world war ii, jan c.
Mar 23, 2020 when mauser began development of the hsc pistol, it was intended to be a pair of guns a simple blowback gun in. The mauser c96 construktion 96 is a semiautomatic pistol that was originally produced by german arms manufacturer mauser from 1896 to 1937. Signed by the author 845 of 1090 on the inside first page. This hardcover book is an excellent luger collector resource. I recalled seeing them in shooters biblewhen i was a kid.
Parabellum caliber, and this resulted in a pistol designated as modell 1909. When mauser began development of the hsc pistol, it was intended to be a pair of guns a simple blowback gun in. The complete story of this mauser s challenge is described in the book written by me and gerben van vlimmeren. Pender, 1971 german pistols and holsters 19341945, maj. Originally, this was intended to be 1 book, but due to the immense amount of information available over 910 pages, the volume was split into 2. Check out page 234 of speeds book pic 504 and 507 and guess where that rifle now resides. Mausers history in oberndorf started in 1812 then the move for the luger pistol from dwm to mauser in 1930. The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million luger pistols by don hallock and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book describes in great detail mauser s methods of production and the various proof and acceptance stamps which were applied by the german army and police. I inherited an interarms 9mm mauser parabellum luger. The book is the lifework and research from the two coauthors.
Book fs the mauser parabellum 19301946 by don hallock. Which one is a better9mm ammo, the luger or parabellum. Although an instruction book was issued, indicating that the pistol was expected to meet with approval, there was little demand for them and very few were made. The most complete research about the mauser parabellum production under french control in 194546 and the reintroduction of the mauser parabellum after 1970. All information compiled in this firearm evaluation using the blue book of gun values online database and photo percentage grading system is ed 2019 by blue book publications, inc. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. I inherited an interarms 9mm mauser parabellum luger manufactured in germany with a mauserwerke a. A collectors guide to the development and production of the german k98k service rifle from 1939 1944. Some of the original mauser parabellum production books are still available and this allows verification of when your pistol was produced, tested and delivered. Argentine mauser rifles 18711959 by colin webster, hardcover. Unlicensed copies of the gun were also manufactured in spain and china in the first half of the 20th century. Volume ii begins with an indepth, historical discussion of the four parabellum production lines in germany, switzerland, and britain and all the military, contract and commercial models manufactured by each. Site focused on the artillery luger pistol and mauser parabellum made after. Which one is a better ammo, the luger or parabellum.
The designation hsc stood for hahn selbstspanner selfcocking hammer pistole, third and final design c. Between 1930 and 1940 mauser sold also some 11,500 parabellum pistols to armed forces in eight countries. On the side of the action it has a tiny marking of fbm and the serial number 11. This is the best of the best reference on mauser lugers. Hermann wilhelm goring luger p08 9mm parabellum duration. The luger pistole parabellum is one of the most iconic handguns ever designed, and has been enchanting shooters and collectors for many decades. The title of this book is the p08 parabellum luger automatic pistol and it was written by david j. New finds and facts about post wwii parabellum early mauser parabellum. The u suffix wasis present in the late all blued s42 pistols. The mauser archive offers uniquely personal documents and data that together with access to the most important public and private firearms collections is the reference for mauros study and research. Firearms collector book from david jackson browse recent arrivals.
This was no different in the late 1960s, during the golden age of firearms importation into the us. Its use and development in the world war is the actual title, by j. Mauser is best known for its boltaction rifle but it also makes topoftheline pistols too. Cornell publications llc old gun manuals featuring. Production was continued in 194546 during the french occupation and, later, from 1968 to 1977 by mauser. The mauser parabellum interarms can be certified based on original mauser production books.
The mauser c96 construktion 96 is a semiautomatic pistol that was originally produced by. I never actually owned one of these guns but have seen several. This web site contains useful information about the artillery luger variations and the. The 4142 mauser parabellum is a hardtofind luger for the collector since it was only produced for two months under wartime production. There are more than full color pictures, and hundreds of tables with serial numbers and more. Mauser parabellum 942 kb deutschenglishfrancais mauser 66 ssm 1 mb englishfrancais mauser 66 ssm 806 kb deutsch. Mcfarland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Book about the post wwii mauser parabellum pistols. Toolroom prototype of mausers new parabellum, mistakenly marked. Each of these contracts have a chapter in this book, giving not only the properties of the pistols, but also a short historical background. Aug 14, 2009 an update about the mauser parabellum 1930 1946. The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million. In 1969, after purchasing the swiss 0629 tooling, mauser werke in oberndorf restarted parabellum production, which ceased in 1986 when the last commemorative model was produced. I have a mauser parabellum lugar with original box.
Prototype lockedbreech 9x19mm mauser hsc forgotten. Mausers first attempt to improve upon a pistol was the creation of the c78 or zig zag revolver. The book provides history and production details for each year that the pistol was produced, and includes information on the accessories as well focusing more on the magazines. I have speeds book as it was recommended by a collector friend as an excellent reference book if you were collecting english magazine rifles or wanted to know anything about mauser rifles and actions. This book covers lugers produced from 1930 to 1946. Comprising an editors preface, authors foreword, introduction, sixtythree chapters of profusely illustrated text plus a bibliography, glossary, and comprehensive 34page index, this is the most complete and authoritative account ever published of every aspect of the pistole parabellum the worlds most collectable handgun. The pistol features an 08 frame and 9mm caliber 4 inch. Focus on chinese produced pieces and arsenal history.
The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million luger. This and much more awaits you on a journey through our mauser complete catalog. Oct 27, 2012 i inherited an interarms 9mm mauser parabellum luger manufactured in germany with a mauser werke a. Mauser hsc pistol hardcover edition revised legacy. Prototype lockedbreech 9x19mm mauser hsc forgotten weapons.
The final chapter in our continuing luger series is todays book, the parabellum is back. The paul mauser and pre wwii mauser company archives individually embody great assets that support several areas of study and research. This book describes in great detail mausers methods of production and the various proof and acceptance stamps which were applied by the german army and police. Mauser bolt rifles by ludwig olson military mauser rifles of the world by robt. Aney, published 1921 illustrations are line drawings and appear to be by jandot. The parabellum story mausers luger forgotten weapons. A great book with lots of information including, manufacturers, proof marks and other markings, serial numbers, commercial and military variations, exploded views, parts lists, specifications, teardown, and more. It was published by desert pubns and has a total of 54 pages in the book. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Thank you for the tip on the mauser bolt rifle book. Throughout this book, i also found references to other important reference publications that i was not aware existed regarding the mauser parabellum. One shop has a mauser parabellum, which was a luger copy made in the 1970s or so. They cover all of the mauser hsc pistols from early production through ww2, and up until recent model pro. Bannermans book on the 98 series of wwi and the many bayonets, available in reprint gew 98.
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