The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million luger. The research for this book took more than seven years and includes the cooperation of fn, the ars. Robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser military rifles, continues to scour the continents in search of more details and models of this ubiquitous rifle. A mauser parabellum, commemorative model cartridge counter, in its case cal. Jan 30, 2014 ludwig olsens mauser bolt rifles is one of the foundational reference books on the mauser rifle, and deserves a place in the library of any bolt action rifle enthusiast. A tutorial for the starting collector also many new facts and e. Since i hated the grip safety on my standard mauser parabellum, this change is very welcome for me. Between 18911959 argentina bought or manufactured nearly 500,000 mauser rifles. Site focused on the artillery luger pistol and mauser parabellum made after. The book describes and illustrates all the different country and other military models of the ar10 family, which included scoped ar10 sniper rifles and magazine and beltfed light machine guns, as well as the experimental carbine and sporting semiautoonly versions produced in holland before program termination.
The mauser parabellum interarms can be certified based on original mauser production books. In all, the book is composed of 586 pages and more than 10 00 pictures. Sniping rifles on the eastern front 193945 weapon book 67 martin pegler. A complete description of the mauser production under french control can be found in the book written by gerben van vlimmeren and myself. Mcfarland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Nov 15, 2012 one of the areas of rifle collecting that is easy and cheap to get into and very difficult and expensive to master is that of mausers. The design was first patented by georg luger as an improvement upon the borchardt automatic pistol and was produced as the parabellum automatic pistol, borchardt. Grip safet for sale by dry tavern service on gunsamerica 965358988. Check out page 234 of speeds book pic 504 and 507 and guess where that rifle now resides. Mauser military rifles of the world pageperfect nook book. The most complete research about the mauser parabellum production under french control in 194546 and the reintroduction of the mauser parabellum after 1970.
Unlicensed copies of the gun were also manufactured in spain and china in the first half of the 20th century. Reese ii, luger tips, usa 1976, more than 120 pages, mainly covering export variants. Mauser parabellum american eagle 9mm asnew for sale. I inherited an interarms 9mm mauser parabellum luger manufactured in germany with a mauserwerke a.
The book ends with a selection of fullcolour views of highgrade mauser sporters, many with special features, from the worlds finest collections. I recalled seeing them in shooters biblewhen i was a kid. The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million luger pistols 9780982690307 by don hallock. The top of the rear toggle is marked original and with the mauser banner logo. The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just luger is a togglelocked recoiloperated semiautomatic pistol that was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1948. Mauser parabellum interarms certification the parabellum is back. A few weeks after, the production in mauser started again under french control. Single action, semiautomatic with removable magazine markings. Between 1930 and 1940 mauser sold also some 11,500 parabellum pistols to armed forces in eight countries. Once last difference between the sport model and most of the other 1970s era mauser parabellums is the lack of the grip safety. Condition is vg or answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. There are so many thousands of mauser rifles in the u. Fn mauser rifles, arming belgium and the world, by anthony vanderlinden, is the only book devoted to the history, models, variations, contracts, and accessories of the mauser rifles and carbines built by fabrique nationale and belgian arsenals.
New finds and facts about post wwii parabellum early mauser parabellum. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. Mauro baudino firearm historian and author mauser company. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The pistole parabellum or parabellum pistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just luger is a togglelocked recoiloperated semiautomatic pistol that was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1948. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. On the side of the action it has a tiny marking of fbm and the serial number 11. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The distinctive characteristics of the c96 are the integral box magazine in front of the trigger, the long barrel, the wooden shoulder stock.
Complete black highly polished finish, grip frame partially matted on both sides. The parabellum story mausers luger forgotten weapons. The mauser parabellum pistols produced after 1970 are also referred as interarms luger or interarms. Cmr classic firearms the mauser parabellum 1930 to. Mauser rifles and pistols is also available to purchase in print. His years of research and expertise culminate in this definitive, fullcolor mauser reference. Military training manual for the german machine gun model mg 34 part 1. This publication is the best single reference publication on the luger pistol that i have seen to date. 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. The swedish mauser rifle by steve kehaya goodreads. 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. The following information on luger and p38 pistols manufactured by mauser comes from chapter 38 of mauser rifles and pistols by w. Mauser parabellum navy, 9mm, lnew,1970s for sale online. Thus, the model 1892 borchardt, the 1896 broomhandle mauser, and the model 1900 luger pistols all used a.
The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million. For, if mauser made it, designed or developed it and it was a bolt rifle its in the book. The book is the lifework and research from the two coauthors. Book about the post wwii mauser parabellum pistols. More models more photos more history robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser military rifles, continues to scour the continents in search of more details and models of this ubiquitous rifle. It feels on par with many of my other high end target pistols. Pistole parabellum the history of the luger pistol. A number of major importers went to europe looking for a manufacturer willing to make new production luger pistols, and interarms managed to. This was no different in the late 1960s, during the golden age of firearms importation into the us.
While this feature might make the pistol more acceptable for importation under the gun control act of 1968, it is of dubious value and makes the new parabellum a bit clumsier to handle than lugers without it. Mauser bolt rifles by ludwig olson military mauser rifles of the world by robt. It is not entirely dedicated to mauser but as you know, china used a lot of mauser so it covers 1907, fn, vz, zzs, etc. Notes covers swedish mauser rifles, a partbypart examinat. The top of the rear toggle is marked original and with the mauser. 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 pistols produced after 1970 are also referred as interarms luger or interarms parabellum.
The new mauser carries a grip safety in the style of earlier commercial lugers. Thank you for the tip on the mauser bolt rifle book. A number of major importers went to europe looking for a manufacturer willing to make new production luger pistols, and interarms managed to make. The nook book ebook of the mauser military rifles of the world pageperfect nook book by robert w. While new mauser luger production ended at this time, pistols continued to be assembled and sold from parts on hand until the 1990s. Ludwig olsens mauser bolt rifles is one of the foundational reference books on the mauser rifle, and deserves a place in the library of any bolt action rifle enthusiast. The p08 parabellum luger automatic pistol by david j. Luger artillery and mauser parabellum original luger. This gun was sold to china in the late 30s ideographs read made in germany mausers were popular with the ccf during 1st year of korean war. Mauser hsc pistol hardcover edition revised legacy. Argentine mauser rifles 18711959 by colin webster, hardcover.
What is the value of a 1936 dated mauser german luger wmatching numbers also mag. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Oct 27, 2012 i inherited an interarms 9mm mauser parabellum luger manufactured in germany with a mauser werke a. With some of the recents posts i was thinking it might be nice to have a list of books about mausers. It covers the story of the mauser parabellum pistol after wwii. After the demolition of the mauser plant, things dried up. The broomhandle mauser weapon book 58 jonathan ferguson. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
After over 6 years of research from original archival material comes the book. Luger pistol, mauser c96 broomhandle pistols and accessories. The short version of several is that interarms entered into a contract with mauser for the production and sale of lugers in the late 60s with the first produced around 1970 in the swiss style. Mauser military rifles of the world by robert w d ball. What is the value of a 1936 dated mauser german luger w.
The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million luger pistols 1st edition by don r. Paul mauser his life, company, and handgun development 1838 1914 after over 6 years of research from original archival material comes the book. Grip safet for sale by dry tavern service on gunsamerica. Nov 16, 2011 the parabellum story mausers luger november 16, 2011 ian mccollum semiauto pistol 8 the luger pistole parabellum is one of the most iconic handguns ever designed, and has been enchanting shooters and collectors for many decades. Focus on chinese produced pieces and arsenal history. The mauser c96 construktion 96 is a semiautomatic pistol that was originally produced by german arms manufacturer mauser from 1896 to 1937. Mauser werke imported by interarms parabellum semiauto pistol. 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. Literally dozens of countries used mausers in scores of. One of the areas of rifle collecting that is easy and cheap to get into and very difficult and expensive to master is that of mausers.
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. I inherited an interarms 9mm mauser parabellum luger. 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. The top of the chamber ring is marked with an american eagle. The parabellum is back, standard edition united states. One shop has a mauser parabellum, which was a luger copy made in the 1970s or so. Luger production continued in world war ii, and afterwards under french occupation.
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