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Mauser 1914 32 ACP hold-open catch

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Battis:

I recently got a Mauser 1914 .32 ACP.  I haven't fired it yet.  The slide stays open until I drop the mag, then the slide releases.  I'm thinking that the mag release is supposed to extend up into the gun and put pressure on the hold-open catch, but the mag release looks like it's been broken, so it's too short.
Is that how the slide would remain open?
Thanks.

1914mauser:
Yes, the top part of the magazine catch actuates the hold open. The top part of yours is missing. This is a part that has become difficult to find. Good luck with your search.

Regards,

pardt:
I have a mag release/catch I can sell if you have not found any yet.

Battis:

That would be great.  I've been trying to "sister" in a piece of flat spring stock but it isn't working.  The store where I bought it warranties all guns for 30 days.  I told them I'd keep this gun until the 30 days is up in the hopes that I'd find a mag catch.  If not they'll take it back and junk it out to a gunsmith.
Let me know how you want to proceed.
Thanks again.

pardt:
I sent you a pm.

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