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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
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