Mauser 1910?

[dondogs]

I stumbled on this site trying to find info about a pistol that I know for sure is at least from the '50's as I remember my grandfather having it when I was very young. I just had it cleaned and it fires well, and am not looking to sell it, only find age etc. I found a few links here and there, but nothing concise. Any help will be appreciated, especially perhaps a link to a site with a serial number identifier.

Serial no. 27833 barrel 3" uses Remington L25ap ammunition.

photo here

Thanks in advance

Don

 

[Jim K]

You seem to be up pretty well on that pistol. They were made from 1910 until 1934, when the very similar Model 1934 came out, and were very popular. They were sold in the U.S. and thousands were brought back as souvenirs in two world wars, so they are very common. The designer was Josef Nickl, who worked for many years for Mauser and who later worked on the Czech Models 22, 24 and 27, all of which share many characteristics with the Mausers as well as with each other.

Unfortunately, the guns are rather fragile; the trigger and trigger bar springs are notorious for breaking, but Wolff makes them and you can get them from places like Gun Parts Corp. Firing pins also break and the gun should NEVER be dry fired; get or make some snap caps to use when letting the firing pin down. Many show grip damage, where people have tried to pry the grips off, as well as damage to the sideplate, also from prying.

I don't know of any source of dating information, but that serial number is fairly early. Also common is the Model 1914, which is the same gun in .32ACP (7.65mm Browning). AFAIK, neither pistol was ever formally adopted by any military service, but some, mostly the 7.65mm version, were purchased in small lots by various military and police organizations, or by German officers as personal weapons.

HTH

Jim

 

[dondogs]

Jim,
Thanks for the information. I'll try to get a couple of better photos to put up.
I had to use a flash and the glare doesn't show markings well.
Unfortunately, I have dry fired it....hopefully no damage. I did an internet search on snap caps and will order some, or obtain locally. "A-zoom" claims to protect chamber during storage also.
Don

 

[jacobtowne]

Jim:
FYI. The Mauser M1914 cal. .32 pistol was adopted by German Ordnance during WWI as a substitute standard sidearm for use mainly by non-frontline personnel.

Here's one that was made in the spring of 1918 (appox.)

In this second photo, the stamp behind the rear sight, Crown/U, is the commercial nitro proof. The stamp in front of the sight is Crown/letter, an Ordnance acceptance stamp.

JT

 

[dondogs]

As promised here are a couple of pics that are better. Quite a few differences between mine and the .32.

Left side view

Right side view

about 2 1/2" to the right of "Germany" is the Crown/letter stamp

 

[jacobtowne]

That looks like a Crown/U, the nitro proof. The Germany stamp may indicate that it was intended for export.
JT

 

[dondogs]

That looks like a Crown/U, the nitro proof. The Germany stamp may indicate that it was intended for export.
JT

You're right. this is all new to me.
thanks

dd

 

[Jim K]

The "Germany" mark indicates that the gun was intended for import into the U.S., since U.S. law required imported items be marked with the country of origin. This could be done either by the factory (which was probably the case here) or by the importer, either outside the U.S. or in bond.

As to adoption, I guess that sort of depends on what the meaing of adoption is (no, Bill Clinton is not a relative). The only "adopted" auto pistol in that period was the Luger, with the C96 (Red 9) Mauser issued as a substitute. AFAIK, other pistols were simply purchased as needed, not adopted or contracted for. They would be marked with an inspection/acceptance stamp or property mark, but otherwise would be identical to civilian production. In addition, German officers purchased their own pistols, which were supposed to be of an approved pattern, though I doubt that was enforced.

Jim

 

[rudolf]

I'l rather think that the mark in front of the sight is the mark of the specific Proof house that did the proof. The picture isn't clear anough for me to tell, but have a look at this:
http://www.rkraft.de/beschuss.htm

 

[45Broomhandle]

Another 1910 Mauser .25acp

Here's a photo of one I just acquired. The photo shows EVERY marking on the gun EXCEPT last four digits of serial number on rear end of frame with a VERY tiny triangle inside a circle just below that - also crown over letter U on right side near muzzle. Any guesses as to date of manufacture? Thanks for any help. 45S

 

[mauser77]

Hi you all,
New member here,
I also have an automatic pistol, that I got from my father, it belonged to my grand father, it is a Mauser. Chrome with pearl grip and gold seals on both sides, right side reads: MAUSER-7.65
Left side reads: 00056, WAFFENFABRIK MAUSERT A-G OBERNDORF FAM
MAUSER PATENT.
And on the trigger housuning reads: 0056.
Can any one share some information on this pistol?
Any information will be appreciated
Mauser77.

 

[mauser77]

Hi you all,
New member here,
I also have an automatic pistol, that I got from my father, it belonged to my grand father, it is a Mauser. Chrome with pearl grip and gold seals on both sides, right side reads: MAUSER-7.65
Left side reads: 00056, WAFFENFABRIK MAUSERT A-G OBERNDOR FAM
MAUSER PATENT.
And on the trigger housuning reads: 0056.
Can any one share some information on this pistol?
Any information will be appreciated
Mauser77.

 

[pcm4630]

Dan

Does anyone know where I can find spare magazines for my Mauser Model 1914 (7.65mm)? My Dad bought one in Germany in the 1930's, and we still have it in the family. We would like to keep it working and pass it to the next generation.

 

[gnome]

Mauser M1914

I have one too. its either been through some ruff action or is pre WWII. I think it is German police issue but I am not sure. Has a belt holster with a long tassel and different stamping. twice stamped 324 under the trigger and on the tail. Also some initials after the caliber marking D.R.P.u.A.P ? trying to find out how old it is and if it is in fact German.

 

[gcrookston]

dondog, what you have is the earliest of the Mauser 1910-1934 model, and by some considered to be one of the most highly desired models, the 1910 "side latch" made from 1910-1913. It was the first incarnation of this type. on jacob's pistol the crown U is the proof mark and the gothic D is the military depot exceptance stamp.

 

[DR05]

yesterday got 1910 Mauser from my grandfather
http://www.fileshack.us/get_file.php?id=346639&file=20080324(003).jpg
need info how to clean the metal cause its very scratched, but not to damage letters on it

 

[skipppy93]

Jim,

I have inherited a Mauser that looks exactly like dondogs with the exception that it does not have Germany stamped on the right side. The number on it is 9641. I know NOTHING about guns. Can you give me more info.
Thanks, Tania