Swiss Parabellum Pistols

[Classic12]

Update 06/34

Shortly before Christmas I visited my favourite LGS. He had just brought in a large assortment of Swiss weapons

Straight pull rifles (G11, K11, K31)

K31 with diopter sights

Stgw 57

And a good selection of Parabellum pistols

I was attracted by one that was not priced yet

In May 1930, MauserWerke in Oberndorf took over the machines from DWM in Berlin to produce Parabellum pistols

They produced commercial models for Switzerland, based on the Swiss pattern, 12 cm barrel, approx 4 3/4 in, 7.65 mm Parabellum caliber / .30 Luger and a grip safety. They have Swiss proof marks (and no German ones).

The first ones were made of existing parts, so still wore the DWM logo and a Swiss cross in a sun. As of 1934 they wore the Mauser banner. Dubbed the 1906/34 or 06/34, some 700 are believed to have been produced, so it’s quite rare and in that beautiful condition with matching number mag, it will be priced in the 5 grand region (meaning it won’t join my family).

 

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[Mike Irwin]

Good God you are KILLING me!

I want one of those so badly I can taste it...

 

[Rinspeed]

Great collection and great pics, thanks for posting my friend.

 

[Classic12]

I bought a seventh one, a 1913 made DWM model 1906

So now with the 1908 made one I have a pair

 

[Classic12]

There is a notable difference though : the first series has the Swiss cross in a starburst, the second series has it in a shield. LGS also told me that the second series was assembled in Switzerland.

 

[rodfac]

Spectacular Classic....just wondering if you do any hand loading yourself for those .30 Lugers? I've had a 1920 DWM commercial for a cpl decades and have found that the .30 Luger can be a challenge to reload. Insufficient neck tension has been the problem.

I had some luck with .30 Carbine 108 gr FMJ's, cannelured with an old CH tool which allowed me to lightly crimp them in place. Later, I was lucky enough to buy up a thousand of Midway's Remingon made 93 gr FMJ's when they offloaded their remaining stock and those have kept my gun running since. Best Regards, Rod

 

[Classic12]

Spectacular Classic....just wondering if you do any hand loading yourself for those .30 Lugers? I've had a 1920 DWM commercial for a cpl decades and have found that the .30 Luger can be a challenge to reload. Insufficient neck tension has been the problem.

I had some luck with .30 Carbine 108 gr FMJ's, cannelured with an old CH tool which allowed me to lightly crimp them in place. Later, I was lucky enough to buy up a thousand of Midway's Remingon made 93 gr FMJ's when they offloaded their remaining stock and those have kept my gun running since. Best Regards, Rod

I don’t reload this caliber, it is widely available here in Switzerland, Both new and old unused stocks that work very well

 

[Wag]

Wow! Amazing collection and great photos!

--Wag--

 

[jetinteriorguy]

That is a serious ammo stash. I’m jealous.