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Model 1910 Pistol / Re: Questions about the Mauser Model 1910
« on: January 19, 2015, 07:28:09 AM »
Jim,
The serial number places it in the 1910/14 New model variation 1914-1918. Yours dates to 1917 for year of manufacture. You could try to gently stretch the striker spring before you replace it. As for the other springs if you replace them keep the old original springs with it as a collector might prefer to have the original parts. You could try Wolfsprings.com for new replacement springs. If it has a plastic grip that is not damaged be very careful not to damage it. They can be very brittle with age and easily chipped or cracked when handled. I wait for a picture to value but most in very good condition are in the $300-400 range. A picture will help me see if it is in this range. Shooting is your choice, it is well made and not a rare variation but if damaged, parts can be hard to find and pricy. Any damage will hurt value.

Regards,
Burgess

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Model 1910 Pistol / Re: Questions about the Mauser Model 1910
« on: January 18, 2015, 07:40:18 PM »
Hi Jim,
Welcome to the forum. I could tell you more about your Mauser pocket model if you could provide the serial number. That will help me place age and variation. You might want to know what you have and value before you start replacing parts. Many times people will store these pistols cocked because they don't realize they are and over time this will weaken the striker/firing pin spring. I would hold off on the mag spring for now too. A picture would give me some idea as to condition which will help for an evaluation.

Regards,
Burgess

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: police marked 1914 with odd serial #
« on: January 16, 2015, 06:18:04 AM »
This is a Weimar era police marked 1914 that was produced in the 1920s. The apparently low serial number is because the police department ordered them in their own serial number range which matched the weapon number. Just proves anything is possible with Mauser. The example on gunbroker is listed in Don Maus's book "A History Written in Steel" and maybe that is why it sold for so much, well over value in my opinion. Some new collectors would be well served to buy some books and do some homework before they bid in Internet auctions. Just MHO.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 Mauser Pistol
« on: January 12, 2015, 08:30:24 AM »
Manufacture date 1914-1915 based on serial number. It is hard to place value without pictures. The nickle finish hurts value. Even if the finish is original most would assume it has been refinished. An Imperial acceptance mark (small stampimg in front of rear sight) would confirm finish is not original and prove it was use by WWI Imperial German army.
 
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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Best ammo for Mauser 1914
« on: January 09, 2015, 07:44:28 PM »
R - The mark in front of the rear sight (a Crown over a Gothic letter) is an Imperial acceptance marking. The pistol was accepted by the German Imperial army and was used in WWI. The marking behind the rear sight (a Double Crown over a U) is a proof marking found on all Mauser firearms that used smokless powder prior to 1940 when it was changed to an Eagle over a N. You are welcome!

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456
Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Best ammo for Mauser 1914
« on: January 09, 2015, 12:40:49 PM »
R - Your 1914 Mauser pocket model was made in 1915. It is very likely it is an Imperial accepted example. Look for a small stamped mark in front of the rear sight. If it has the marking it was issued to the WWI Imperial German Army. When these were made all ammo was round nose FMJ as is most .32 caliber ammunition made today. These are well made and should be okay to shoot. Please make sure the bore is clean and in good condition. If you damage any parts while firing, parts are hard to find and if it is a numbered part you will loose all collector value. Your example appears to be in very good condition and if Imperial marked has a retail value in the $450-650 range. Without Imperial marking $350-$450. Of course as a family heirloom it is priceless.

Regards,

457
Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Mauser pistol
« on: December 27, 2014, 02:50:11 PM »
No, The Mauser factory was in French possession at the close of WWII. Records were lost or destroyed. Specific information on a pistols serial number is not available and most likely never was. What you have been provided is most likely all you will be able to find out. You are welcome!

Regards,

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Mauser pistol
« on: December 26, 2014, 08:37:50 PM »
You have what is called a 1914 Mauser pocket pistol. By the serial number it was made in 1925. Many of these were exported indicated by a "Germany" or "Made in Germany" marking.

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The serial number does date it to around 1915 for year of production.
Regards,
 

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Post-War French Acquisition
« on: December 16, 2014, 11:08:24 AM »
Very nice.
Regards,

461
You can find them on GunBroker.com search pistol parts/ Mauser.
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General Discussion / Re: French Police M1920 Mauser Holster
« on: December 10, 2014, 04:33:46 PM »
 I cannot say for sure who used this type of holster. The style does look very much like the reproduction holsters you can find on GunBroker.com with the exception that they have an embossed "US" on the flap and are described as American C96 holsters. Perhaps you could post a picture and the question on Jan Still’s luger forum? There are many knowledgeable C96 collectors there and one may have seen this holster and can provide better info on it.

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General Discussion / Re: French Police M1920 Mauser Holster
« on: December 09, 2014, 08:31:43 PM »
I does not look like the style the German police used. If you are referring to the French police variation, I thought they were sold with wooden holster/stocks. Have you tried a full size C96 in it? The tag and appearance indicate it was for a 1930 model (full size)?

Regards,

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: pocket pistol
« on: December 09, 2014, 07:33:21 AM »
That depends on condition. Can you post some pictures? That will help me determine a more accurate value range. Without seeing it I can say most fall in the $200-450 range (the pistol alone) magazines are in the $75-125 range and the holster could be $25-250 or more depending on condition and makers markings. As you can see there is a wide range or what it could be wourth and without seeing what you have it is hard to narrow it down. Also the retail value is not necessarly what you could get for it if you were trying to sell it.
Regards,
 

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General Discussion / Re: French Police M1920 Mauser Holster
« on: December 09, 2014, 07:23:30 AM »
Can you post a picture?

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