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).

[QuickDrawMcgraw]

Great collection and very beautiful pictures - thank you very much

[jwc007]

[Classic12]

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













So now with the 1908 made one I have a pair













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.