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General Discussion / Re: Hero Member

« on: November 11, 2015, 07:29:49 AM »

I believe this relates to the number of post a user has made but Tim can say for sure.
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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Japanese holster

« on: October 16, 2015, 07:55:47 PM »

I agree that it looks Japanese. It does not have the rings on the back that I would expect to see. Waiting to hear what it fits.
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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Mauser Model 34 Serial Number Range

« on: October 02, 2015, 10:18:20 AM »

Hi Ned, - Welcome to the forum!

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Thinking about selling my 1914 32 ACP

« on: October 02, 2015, 10:16:06 AM »

You have a 1914 post WWI standard commercial Mauser pocket model. The WWI era and the post WWI standard are the to most commonly encountered pistols. Most of the post war standards are in very good condition, like yours but because it is not military or police marked there is little demand for them by collectors. Most will sell at around $350 as a shooter. Your holster adds about $50, if un-marked but could be hundreds more if maker marked. You would be best served to sell them separately. Also what I have suggested is high retail. If you sell to a re-seller (dealer or pawn shop) do not expect to be offered more than half of my estimate. Your best bet is a direct sale to a collector or individual.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: Unit mark legit?

« on: September 25, 2015, 05:39:03 AM »

Follow your instinct. The seller seems to think it is something it most likely is not and It is not a marking that is known in any reference I have. I do not have a reference for WWI regimental markings so that is possible but I think unlikely. I would need to see it in hand to evaluate if the marking is period or a recent addition. With the photos provided I would not add a premium to a valuation for the marks.

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Mauser Model 34 Serial Number Range

« on: September 11, 2015, 10:26:20 AM »

Warbird is correct, the highest 1934 SN I have recorded is 628585. It sounds like you have a neat piece of history too. It is rare to have provenance to prove previous ownership and to a notable person as well. Congratulations!

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C96 / C12 Broomhandle / Re: Mauser .30 caliber Broomhandle

« on: September 07, 2015, 07:16:48 PM »

The wording of your post is curious as it is confusing if you own, are trying to buy this from or are selling this, for a lady. Regardless the C96 in question is a mismatched example. This means it was made from parts of more than one C96. I know this because of the different serial numbers. This removes it from collectible consideration and lowers its value to a shooter. It has also been refinished. I know this because some parts that should have a different finish are blued. Depending on its functioning, value is in the $500-800 range. No other information is important because the year of manufacture and history is void because it has basically lost its originality.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 marking by trigger

« on: September 01, 2015, 08:24:03 AM »

I believe this is one of the unknown inspectors or machinist markings that indicate that the component, in this case the frame, passed or failed a tolerance or that it was made on a certain machine. It is not a known use marking that I am aware of.

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Grip Authentication

« on: July 15, 2015, 07:23:18 AM »

I have both and the repros are very good, that said it is my opinion that the one pictured are reproduction. It is hard to explain what to look for but Alan's and Jim's observations are realistic. I would say originals have a deeper luster, a more even shine. Wear is a good indicator but could also be created. I have also heard it said that the material is slightly softer than the original but I do not know how one would measure that.

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Any help is appreciated

« on: July 10, 2015, 05:05:19 AM »

smindel,
While HSCs are not my main focus, I do follow the market and think your example would bring $800-1000 at auction. This would be a auction estimate so it could sell for more or less. If you are valuing it for insurance purposes, I would insure for $1200-1500.

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Late War E/F - Refinished?

« on: July 04, 2015, 06:48:51 AM »

Production runs are done in batches. Everyone has good days and bad days. Perhaps it was dependent on the time allowed for polishing, whether or not bombs were falling close by that day, how reliable the electricity was that day, how fresh the bluing chemicals were on that day. Late war on the losing side all sorts of things could be going on. It is one of those things that makes the collecting/research more interesting to me.

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Trtigger fails to return for second shot

« on: July 04, 2015, 06:40:31 AM »

I think we are talking about 2 different springs or perhaps comparing an early .25 caliber Sidelatch model to later models. The trigger spring I was referring to is a flat about 1/4 inch wide spring that rides against the trigger. I am glad you got it working.

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Burgess

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 Markings

« on: July 01, 2015, 03:18:45 PM »

Again, yes it is an Imperial German Army acceptance marking and yes it does add value.

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Holster Forum / Re: Mauser Model 1910/34 Holster

« on: July 01, 2015, 03:16:46 PM »

Posting on multiple forums is always a good idea to make sure you get a consensus but in this case you will not get a more expert opinion that the one already provided on Jan Still's luger forum. The holster is not correct for a 1910/34 Mauser pocket model. It is post war Danish.

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General Discussion / Re: Magazines

« on: June 27, 2015, 06:39:40 AM »

Jack, 1934 Mauser pocket pistol magazines are available from GunBroker.com. You may want to consider finding an original magazine over an aftermarket magazine. The function of the slide hold open (when mag is empty) depends on the magazines features. Also aftermarket magazines can also be problematic in feeding. Be prepared, original magazines in good condition sell in the $100+ range.

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