1936 Mauser Luger

[CLASSIC12]

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.

 

[murphydog]

That is pretty decent shooting for a new-to-you gun at 50 m. Thanks for sharing as always.

 

[Kurusu]

Great buy. And good shooting too.

A good Luger gunsmith can largely improve the P.08 trigger pull and keep into the allowed(in competition) 3 pounds minimum weight. And, I expect you can still find one or two in Switzerland.

For the front sight adjustments try getting one of these. They are P.08 dedicated.

 

[CLASSIC12]

That is pretty decent shooting for a new-to-you gun at 50 m. Thanks for sharing as always.

This is at 25 meters actually

 

[CLASSIC12]

Great buy. And good shooting too.

A good Luger gunsmith can largely improve the P.08 trigger pull and keep into the allowed(in competition) 3 pounds minimum weight. And, I expect you can still find one or two in Switzerland.

For the front sight adjustments try getting one of these. They are P.08 dedicated.

Thanks. Sadly several good gunsmiths passed away around here in the last few years. I noticed on first disassembly that the little trigger spring is very heavy.

You’re right, I need to find one of those, or a gunsmith that has one of those.

The original ones for the Sig P210 are sold between $ 300 and $ 600. The price of a nice Colt M1903

 

[Kurusu]

Thanks. Sadly several good gunsmiths passed away around here in the last few years. I noticed on first disassembly that the little trigger spring is very heavy.

It is much more than just replacing springs I'm afraid(even if replacing the trigger return spring or carefully unbending the sear bar return spring can make a little improvement). The sear bar and the striker working surfaces have to be mated for a smooth trigger pull. But it is a job for a Luger expert. Unproperly done and you will have an ilegal(and useless) machine pistol on your hands.

You’re right, I need to find one of those, or a gunsmith that has one of those.

The original ones for the Sig P210 are sold between $ 300 and $ 600. The price of a nice Colt M1903

I, on the other hand, need a device for my P210.

I need to replace the front sight with a shorter one(I have a set of original Danish front sights with different heights). My pistol is almost dead on at 25 meters with the rounds I'm using, and I have now trouble seeing the sights aiming at the black roundel(it sucks getting old).

But I have ordered a Universal rear and front sight pusher(have other pistols that need "sight tinkering") instead of going for P210 tool. It will be around the same prices though.

 

[Kurusu]

This is at 25 meters actually

Still pretty decent. The original trigger pull of a P.08 doesn't help accurate shooting one bit.

 

[CLASSIC12]

Still pretty decent. The original trigger pull of a P.08 does't help accurate shooting one bit.

Thanks, believe it or not it is actually harder when you have to aim at the nine on the right

 

[Kurusu]

Thanks, believe it or not it is actually harder when you have to aim at the nine on the right

Believe me! I do believe you.


Edit. Been there. Done that. Got a boatload of Tshirts.

 

[CLASSIC12]

Still pretty decent. The original trigger pull of a P.08 does't help accurate shooting one bit.

Just measured the trigger pull, all of the 5 kg / 11 lbs [emoji15]

My Swiss one have 2.0 & 2.5 kg / 4.4 & 5.5 lbs

 

[Golddollar]

This is at 25 meters

That's some good shooting. I need to take my Luger out and play with it.

 

[Kurusu]

Just measured the trigger pull, all of the 5 kg / 11 lbs [emoji15]

My Swiss one have 2.0 & 2.5 kg / 4.4 & 5.5 lbs

Just for you information. And maybe envy.

Both these:

Have their trigger pulls set at 1.8 kg /4 pounds. Just to be on the safe side of the minimum allowed 3 pounds.

They actually feel lighter.

Edit. You already know the match performance of the bottom one at 25 meters.

 

[CLASSIC12]

Just for you information. And maybe envy.

Both these:

Have their trigger pulls set at 1.8 kg /4 pounds. Just to be on the safe side of the minimum allowed 3 pounds.

They actually feel lighter.

Edit. You already know the match performance of the bottom one at 25 meters.

I think I told you already, one day I’m coming back down to Portugal to take a few lessons with you.

And you should do some more new videos, I really enjoyed the old ones

 

[Kurusu]

And you should do some more new videos, I really enjoyed the old ones

I never did any videos. A fellow shooter(Pedro Mateus) did them all, they were originally intended to divulge the disciplines our Shooting Club competed in. He's not very active in shooting these days.

As for teaching anything. I'm still learning myself.

 

[PALADIN85020]

I also have an S/42 1936 Mauser P.08, and a 1936 German holster that came with it. Interestingly, the pistols made in 1936 at Mauser were the last to have many small components "strawed" (heat-treated to a golden color) for the full year. In 1937, the age of all-blued components began and continued through the rest of production.

John

 

[CZU]

I also have an S/42 1936 Mauser P.08, and a 1936 German holster that came with it. Interestingly, the pistols made in 1936 at Mauser were the last to have many small components "strawed" (heat-treated to a golden color) for the full year. In 1937, the age of all-blued components began and continued through the rest of production.

1937 Mausers were still being rust blued and still had strawed small parts till about mid year. Mauser went to a salt blue finish and dropped the small straw parts sometime in the "t" block of serial numbers that same year. The salt blue provided a more durable finish and at the same time sped up production. Of course there are exceptions, 1937 and later Mauser Banner Commercials can be found with or without strawed parts.