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Pistols => Model 1914 Pistol => Topic started by: birddogonyx on November 19, 2014, 07:35:39 PM

Title: First Mauser Pistol
Post by: birddogonyx on November 19, 2014, 07:35:39 PM

I just purchased a Mauser 1914/34 in an estate. First Mauser I have ever owned, so I'm not real familiar with the firing pin/mechanism. Should there be a hole at the rear of the pistol where the spring is seated? Or is this missing something?
I've posted a few pictures. It is in excellent condition.

Title: Re: First Mauser Pistol
Post by: 1914mauser on November 20, 2014, 07:46:28 AM

Welcome to the forum. You have correctly identified your pistol as a 1914/34 but I would add transitional type 2. The hole in the rear of the slide is where the striker/firing pin protrudes so the shooter can see the pistol is cocked.  Nothing is missing unless you dont see anything when it is cocked.
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Title: Re: First Mauser Pistol
Post by: birddogonyx on November 20, 2014, 11:16:52 AM

Thank you! Unfortunately there is something missing, since there is just a hole. I've found one online, so I will order and then test fire. I paid $400 for the pistol, and now $50 for the firing pin, so I believe I am in this pistol at a decent price even with the new firing pin.
Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: First Mauser Pistol
Post by: birddogonyx on November 21, 2014, 10:40:30 AM

Maybe someone can help. The only firing pin I can find is for a 1910 or 1914. Will this work with the 1914/34 transitional? And is this supposed to be a 1 piece part or a two piece part?
Any help will be much appreciated.