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

« on: January 20, 2015, 08:18:40 PM »

Hi Burgess,

Thanks for all of the information.  It is most appreciated.  As far as the Mauser goes, it will stay in the family and I'll take it out from time to time and let the old warrior bark (but not too much ).

Regards,

Jim

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

« on: January 19, 2015, 05:56:56 PM »

hi Burgess,

I finally have some pictures for you to look at. 

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

« on: January 18, 2015, 09:10:31 PM »

Hi Burgess,

Thank you for your reply.  The serial number is 99912.  The weapon has always been stored with the upper receiver forward and the firing pin in the uncocked position.  I tried to post a picture using my cell phone but the file was too large.  I'll dig out my other digital camera and take a picture that is a small resolution. 

Regards,

Jim

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Model 1910 Pistol / Questions about the Mauser Model 1910

« on: January 17, 2015, 10:23:17 PM »

Hi all - New to the group.  My father liberated a Mauser Model 1910 from a German Officer at the end of WWII.  Recently, I got the urge to see if it would still fire.  My father thought that it was manufactured in the 30's or 40's.  When I took it to the range today, I found out that it was a much earlier model.  I brought a box of 25 cal ammo and fired it in the first time in about 70 years.  The problem is that it misfired every 4 to 5 rounds.  The primer was dented by the firing pin but the round did not fire.  I'm thinking it's the firing pin spring and, since it would fail to feed, I'm also thinking magazine spring.  It fired well and was accurate, a good, small handgun.  Any suggestions or thoughts for the veterans in the group.  Thanks for any information.

Regards,

Jim