Living in Switzerland, the Swiss Luger (Waffenfabrik Bern Parabellum) in 7.65 mm Parabellum (.30 Luger) is a common gun and many collectors and shooters own one or several. I have two, a (wrongly named) 06/24 and a 06/29. I shoot both on a regular basis and they’re both extremely accurate even at 50 meters





So I needed a German Luger in 9 mm to compare, see the original thing. I found this 1936 made Mauser at an LGS for $ 1550.-

All numbers match (and there are a lot) except the magazine, and it’s in nice condition













I went straight to the range since I left the LGS with three new guns to try out. It shoots left for me so I’ll have to (carefully) drift the front sight a bit.

Compared to the Swiss ones I have, the recoil is stouter as is the muzzle blast with the shorter barrel and the trigger pull is noticeably heavier.

This is at 25 meters





Now off to the workshop for a good cleaning and oiling.