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Model 1910 Pistol / Re: New guy, new gun

« on: March 11, 2015, 07:50:37 AM »

Hi Harry and welcome to the forum,
I know it is a Sidelatch. Are you saying it is a VL&D New York marked example? It is difficult to make out the marking from the image. Could you provide one of the other side? or the last 2 digits of the serial number for my database on remaining examples? THX

Regards,

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: hsc 7.65mm what is this worth?

« on: March 06, 2015, 10:16:27 AM »

Try GunValuesBoard.com and you will need to post pictures and a detailed description for a valuation.

Regards,

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: c96c 9mm barrel 8 1/4 inch long.

« on: February 20, 2015, 07:17:21 AM »

It sounds like a custom job by unknown gunsmith. Can you post some pictures so we can see it?

Regards,

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 E/655 rear thang

« on: February 19, 2015, 04:40:13 PM »

The estimated number of Eagle/655 1934s is 8000. My best guess is about 10% may have the block address.

Regards,

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Best ammo for Mauser 1914

« on: February 19, 2015, 04:37:59 PM »

Yes, you can assemble the pistol without the firing pin and spring. Instead of keeping the part in a separate location I would attach it to the frame so that it stays with/near the pistol. Just a suggestion. I have seen too many parts that once separated were lost.

Regards,

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Model 1910 Pistol / Re: 1910 question

« on: February 18, 2015, 12:44:22 PM »

They are frame numbers, the term coined by John LaCroix. Originally they matched the serial number but at some point got out of sequence possibly during WWI.

Regards,

442

General Mauser Rifle Questions / Re: Rifle grandpa brought back from WW2

« on: February 18, 2015, 12:41:53 PM »

Not all but most.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 E/655 rear thang

« on: February 18, 2015, 07:24:47 AM »

This is not a 1914 it is a 1934 with a 1914 grip. The serial number and slide address are clear indicators that it is a 1934 even if it did not have the Eagle/655 acceptance mark and test proof which are only found on 1934s. It will have an Eagle/N proof as these were made after 1940. It does have the BLOCK address which is less common than the ITALICstyle.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: markings on a 1914 barrel

« on: January 28, 2015, 07:43:54 AM »

It is definitely a replacement as the front sight is rounded. The original barrel would of had a ramped front sight. A Mauser replacement barrel would of had a proof mark even if it was not numbered. That and the roughness that you described leads me to I suspect it was made elsewhere.

Regards,

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: markings on a 1914 barrel

« on: January 27, 2015, 07:31:49 AM »

pardt,
I have not seen a barrel marked like this before. My first guess would be that is a non Mauser replacement barrel. An overall picture and the serial number of the example that it came with would be helpful.

Regards,

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Model 1914 Plastic, Hard Rubber, Bakelight grip ID

« on: January 21, 2015, 12:27:44 PM »

Great thanks for your replies, Burgess.  I appreciate them.

Yes, you're correct.  The gun also included a, what appear to be never used, straight back, faux ivory, Franzinite wraparound grip to fit a model 1914.

I don't imagine there's much demand or value in them but, having no use for them, I'll probably offer them on the classifieds here and on Fleabay. 

Do you have any sense of "fair value" on both the original Model 1934 bakelite grip pictured above, and the faux ivory model 1914? 

(The tiny "chips" along the inside leading edge of the 1934 grip are pretty much indistinguishable if the grip is mounted.)

Regards, Lance

PS  If you watched the GB auction on my pistol did you happen to see the absolutely pristine Model 1934 that was running at the same time?  It ended up going for a bit over $600.  I think it was worth a lot more. 

It appeared new with a superb shinny blue finish. (not re-blued)  Someone, imo, really got a great deal on that piece.


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Lance,

The original Model 1934 bakelite grip $75-100.
The straight back, faux ivory, Franzinite wraparound grip to fit a model 1914 $25-50.
(These are auction estimates)
I think $600 is a fair price for a commercial 1934 in excellent condition. I would add $200 for mint plastic grip. Those tiny chips hurts your grip. It would have to have Army, Navy or police markings to go higher. Just MHO.

Regards,
Burgess

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Model 1914 Plastic, Hard Rubber, Bakelight grip ID

« on: January 21, 2015, 07:48:37 AM »

I watched this auction. It had a white Franzinite grip too. I think your manual is an original but I cannot say for sure. I think most of the reprints have a greenish pastel cover. The manuals were printed in German and English, possibly other languages too.

Regards,
Burgess

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Model 1914 Plastic, Hard Rubber, Bakelight grip ID

« on: January 20, 2015, 09:16:32 AM »

Yes, it does appear to be refinished. That is the bad news, the good news is the plastic grip is original and correct.

Regards,

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Model 1910 Pistol / Re: Questions about the Mauser Model 1910

« on: January 20, 2015, 09:13:24 AM »

Jim,
I can say for sure that the grip has been replaced with a homemade but well done replacement. The finish has some issues to so value is in the $200-250 range. It would be excellent for shooting.

Regards,

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Model 1914 Plastic, Hard Rubber, Bakelight grip ID

« on: January 19, 2015, 07:33:03 AM »

Hi Bigbore,
The Plastic grip for a 34 would have the Mauser logo on both sides. Bubbles in the plastic are a give a way for reproduction grips. A picture will tell me a lot.

Regards,