Mauser luger history book

Pender, 1971 german pistols and holsters 19341945, maj. G date 1935 mauser s42 baltic sea nazi navy archived. Military training manual for the german machine gun model mg 34 part 1. Aarron davis is the preeminent authority on luger pistols. This is a pictorial history of the model 1896 mauser self loading pistol, with extensive photos and detailed data. Mauser hsc pistol hardcover edition revised legacy. The pistol features an 08 frame and 9mm caliber 4 inch. The swedish m38 rifle manufactured from 1941 to 1943 is based upon the design of the swedish m9638 rifle which was a modified m96 rifle with a new shorter barrel. Production was continued in 194546 during the french occupation and, later, from 1968 to 1977 by mauser.

There are so many thousands of mauser rifles in the u. The information provided in the lecture can be used but a credit to the authors is requested. Thank you for the tip on the mauser bolt rifle book. It is all matching and original with about 9093% blue remaining, showing standard high edge wear at the sideplate, muzz. This is a very nice mauser luger from 1935 with g date code over the chamber. So they persuaded mauser to obtain the swiss tooling and resume production. Mausers old tooling had been scrapped when luger production ceased in 1942. Site focused on the artillery luger pistol and mauser parabellum made after wwii. Tinker click here for more info luger pistole parabellum history of the luger system by. With a muzzle velocity of nearly 1500 feet per second and firing either a 7. In his book mauser pocket pistols, 19101946, roy g. For, if mauser made it, designed or developed it and it was a bolt rifle its in the book. The definitive book on the subject, mauser military rifles of the world, 5th edition, is the masterwork of robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser rifles.

The following information on luger and p38 pistols manufactured by mauser comes from chapter 38 of mauser rifles and pistols by w. After the demolition of the mauser plant, things dried up until the late 1960s when a plan to put the luger back into production took hold, and that is a story definitively covered by baudino and. The distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the worlds most famous handgun. The famous infantry sturmtruppen employed the artillery luger equipped with a new large magazine the trommelmagazine. Sharp, detailed photographs that clearly show the markings on the guns. Collecting and shooting the m38 swedish mauser history. So was born the first military mauser luger, the k date of which it was estimated 10,900 were made. Mauser p08 luger black widow semi automatic pistol nra museums.

Aug 02, 2011 the definitive book on the subject, mauser military rifles of the world, 5th edition, is the masterwork of robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser rifles. In 1869, wilhelm and paul mauser left working for the royal wurttemberg rifle factory to strike out on their own designing firearms. Mauser designs were built for the german armed forces. Mauser, originally konigliche waffen schmieden, is a german arms manufacturer. Luger pistole parabellum history of the luger system. So its a little ironic that mauser s parent company instructed the factory to start production of the p08 luger. No other work on mausers contains more details and models of this ubiquitous riflefrom the early black powder models to the mauser 98 and beyond. Jul 02, 2017 the c96 handgun is the single greatest focus of the book, although all of mausers other work is discussed, including the c77, 1878 revolver, all bolt action rifle iterations, the c0608, the 1909. We are pleased to announce that our title pistole parabellum history of the luger system has been recognized by the printing industries of america in its 2011 premier print awards. After over 6 years of research from original archival material comes the book. World of lugers serial numbers issued to german agents in us. While alive, paul mauser was no fan of georg luger. In luger, renowned gun expert john walter traces the history of this semiautomatic pistol from an early. Mausers first attempt to improve upon a pistol was the creation of the c78 or zig zag revolver.

The luger snail drum and other accessories for the artillery model luger by edward c. In luger, renowned gun expert john walter traces the history of this semiautomatic pistol from an early design by hugo borchardt in the 1890s through its use in the trenches of the first world war to the final days of the third. History and background information on the foreign countries that ordered luger pistols from mauser between 1930 and 1940. Whatever flavors of the luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. The book is the lifework and research from the two coauthors. 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. The luger pistol as manufactured by mauser before world war ii may be identified by the standard mauser name and trademark which appears on the toggle on top of the pistol. I have seen a lot of folks asking for information on lugers, so i figured i should recommend a good book or two. Hundreds of photos and illustrations, and extensive tabulated data. The more you know about the luger models you are pursuing, the more confidence, success and fun you will have in your collecting. 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. The distinctive look of the luger and its role in german military history make it the.

The premier print award competition recognizes the highest quality printed pieces in various categories from around the world. Luger 1906 royal portuguese army m2 luger 1906 republic of portugal navy. Their line of boltaction rifles and semiautomatic pistols has been produced since the 1870s for the german armed forces. The swedes felt that their steel was far superior to all others. Pender iii displays three guns, and lists a number of others by serial number, which he labels as portuguese 1910. Mauser s old tooling had been scrapped when luger production ceased in 1942. You never bought any history books for your kindle because you couldnt annotate. The 4142 mauser parabellum is a hardtofind luger for the collector since it was only produced for two months under wartime production. The story of the worlds most famous handgun and millions of other books. Until 1937, mauser manufactured these pistols only in the 7. See more ideas about luger pistol, hand guns and guns and ammo. Analyzing the first 9 months of 1930 learns that mauser sold invoiced 682 luger pistols during that period. Nov 16, 2011 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. The c96 handgun is the single greatest focus of the book, although all of mausers other work is discussed, including the c77, 1878 revolver, all bolt action rifle iterations, the c0608, the 1909.

They cover all of the mauser hsc pistols from early production through ww2, and up until recent model pro. For mauser manufactured lugers, this will be the first book i reference from now on, which is saying a lot, since i have 14 books specifically covering the luger in my firearms library. Designated the swedish m96 rifle or known as it is by collectors the swedish mauser, this mauser is one of the most sought after by shooters. The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million luger pistols 1st edition by don r. At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the tenshot mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable highvelocity 7. The ku variation, despite the multiple theories of origination is an example of the enigma of unknown production. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mauser designs were also exported and licensed to many countries which adopted them as military and. The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million luger. Not only had the p08 luger been chosen over the c96 broomhandle, but georg luger had tried to patent some of mausers inventions. The luger is well known from its use by germans during world war i and world war ii, along with the interwar weimar republic and the postwar east german volkspolizei. The byf41 code indicated 194142 mauser manufacture.

The designation hsc stood for hahn selbstspanner selfcocking hammer pistole, third and final design c. The mauser was designed to have its wooden holster clipped to the back of the handle to turn it from a handgun into a small rifle. The story of the worlds most famous handgunnook book. Luger collecting advice gun digest books gun prices. Mauser p08 luger black widow semi automatic pistol. Massaro february 18, 2015 the 19 th century saw many innovative firearms designs, from sam colts famous singleaction revolver to winchesters cowboyfavorite leveraction rifles, but one of the most important firearms to make its debut in this era wasnt from america, but from germany. Apr 17, 2009 whatever flavors of the luger trip your trigger, learn as much as you can about those models, their markings, and the history around that era. 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 m38 was a new production rifle with only minor differences from the m96 including shorter overall length, a new sight, and bent bolt. Mauser pistolen, weaver, speed and schmid, 2008 axis pistols in world war ii, jan c. If one accepts that it is what it is then you have a very limited variation for the. A veteran of two world wars, these workhorses served on land, sea, and air, and were a prized war trophy for returning doughboys. This is an all number matching inside and out mauser made luger it has all the correct proof marks.

The history of mauser as told through its pistols the. It features a semiexposed hammer, doubleaction trigger, singlecolumn magazine, and a. If you are interested in the history of pistol design and development this book is definitely one for you war history online. The mauser parabellum 19301946, analysis of a million. This massive new slipcased threevolume set is the most complete and authoritative account ever published of every. Nov 18, 20 while alive, paul mauser was no fan of georg luger. Collecting and shooting the m96 swedish mauser history. He apparently gave them this designation based on a small triangle in a circle stamp at the rear of the frame. Swedish steel is a term used when referring to the steel used by the swedish and mauser manufacturing facilities to make the m96 rifles. The luger or parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semiautomatics in history. The guns were forged and machined in the old way, no castings. In 1934 mauser got its first military p08 contract from the german government. The complete book of the pistols and revolvers of germany, 1869 to.

Mauser is best known for its boltaction rifle but it also makes topoftheline pistols too. He is also the author of the bestselling book, the luger handbook. Sn 5408 the luger or parabellum pistol is perhaps one of the most recognizable semiautomatics in history. Since the late 19th and early 20th centuries, military mauser designs were also exported and licensed to a number of countries, as well as being a popular civilian firearm. Get the best deals on luger book when you shop the largest online selection at. Toolroom prototype of mausers new parabellum, mistakenly marked. Mauser hsc project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The book the mauser archive jon speed, 2007 gives mausers sales statistics for the parabellum pistol as from the 1st of january 1930. So its a little ironic that mausers parent company instructed the factory to start production of the p08 luger. May 29, 2019 the book the mauser archive jon speed, 2007 gives mausers sales statistics for the parabellum pistol as from the 1st of january 1930. Georg luger was born in steinach am brenner, tyrol to dr.

Mauser was a german arms manufacturer of a line of boltaction rifles and pistols from the 1870s to 1995. Mauser purchased dwms luger manufacturing machinery in 1929, and produced lugers until the later part of world war ii. Luger artillery and mauser parabellum original luger handwritten letter to paul mauser the parabellum is back. The complete story on the mauser and luger relationship is available in the book paul mauser his life, company, and handgun development 1838 1914. 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.

The luger artiglieria is the first book totally focused in this luger variation. This is the first and only luger study to come to grips with the vexing issue of fakery. The pistole parabellumor parabellumpistole pistol parabellum, commonly known as just. The luger was officially replaced for german military use in 1940 by the walther p38 doubleaction 9mm parabellum pistol, but certainly lugers saw service throughout the war. The luger story models and producers explained in details p08. Luger pricing and reference gun digest books gun prices. This book was selling fast at the gun show where i purchased it, and i believe it will sell out promptly. The luger pistol was accepted by the imperial german navy in 1904 in 9mm parabellum. History of the luger system three huge hard bound volumes, each measuring 8. The parabellum story mausers luger forgotten weapons.