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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Trouble with Mauser 1914 Disassembly

« on: August 25, 2017, 09:56:47 AM »

I believe I have found the cause of my problem.  When I insert the magazine to release the slide forward, the hold open device is not fully depressed as it should be.  I either have a worn magazine or the magazine I have is not the proper one for my pistol.  In either case I see that I must now find a replacement magazine for a Mauser 1914 Pistol.  I suppose this will be as easy as finding chickens with teeth.  I thank all of you that responded, you helped me identify my problem and now I can move on to the more difficult task of correcting it by finding a replacement magazine.  Again, thank you.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Trouble with Mauser 1914 Disassembly

« on: August 21, 2017, 11:56:04 PM »

I have a big problem with my Model 1914 during disassembly.  I remove the Guide Rod.  Then move the slide to the rear and remove the Barrel.  At that point I insert the Magazine to release the Slide forward.  I pull the trigger to release tension on the Firing Pin and attempt to allow the slide to move forward off of the frame but it only moves about 1/4" and is stopped by some sort of obstruction that cannot be seen.  The pistol seems to function perfectly fine otherwise but I am unable to field strip it for cleaning.  Has anyone else experienced this or ever heard of this problem occurring with a Model 1914.  Please Help Me.