Mauser Original Parabellum 29/70 American Eagle 9mm Luger, 6" Barrel, High-Polish Blue, 1972
This 1972 Mauser Original Parabellum 29/70 American Eagle is one of the last factory-produced Lugers. Built in Oberndorf on original Swiss tooling, it carries the iconic American Eagle crest, a 6-inch barrel, and a mirror-polished commercial blue finish that appeals to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
This pistol has seen limited use and has been well maintained.
What’s Included
- Factory "Original Mauser Parabellum" cardboard box with serialized end-label
- Blued steel factory Mauser magazine with black round-knob base
- Combination loading/cleaning tool (loop handle)
- Takedown tool
Mauser launched the 29/70 series to reintroduce the Luger platform using modern metallurgy while preserving the original toggle-lock design. Each pistol was hand-fitted on Swiss machinery, yielding precise tolerances uncommon in 1970s handguns.
The American Eagle chamber crest pays homage to the rare 1900–1906 U.S. commercial Lugers, giving this example immediate visual and historical appeal. Collectors value these crested models for their direct link to early American Luger history.
A 6-inch carbon-steel barrel extends the sight radius and echoes the naval P.04 configuration. The deep, high-polish blue finish covers the barrel, frame, and receiver, contrasting sharply with the checkered walnut grips.
Factory markings—INTERARMS Alexandria, Virginia; Made in Germany; MAUSER-WERKE A.G. Oberndorf a.N.—confirm its export pedigree, while the intact manual thumb safety and grip safety retain the original Luger manual of arms.