This model is found with many variations and slight changes to the smaller parts, but all will have a hump on the slide. Bewertungssystem auf gebrauchtwaffen.com: Trolle, Neider, Feiglinge, Montage des Gewehrriemens am K00/11, K11 und K31, Privatisierung von Schweizer Armee Gewehren. This model was designated Modell HSc, and serial numbering started around 700,000. 16.04.2020: "Winter Bolt Handle" K11, myth or truth? These early 1910s are scarce and it is very difficult to find parts for them. The exploded view of the guns parts linked to the drawing, however, is of a post-1914 version of the 6.35mm 1910. Hence almost every specimen seen will have the German military acceptance mark (WaA ). The rear sights of new production m/38 short rifles were adjustable for ranges from 100 to 600m (109 to 656yd) calibrated for 6.555mm m/94 round-nosed ammunition or alternatively 150 to 600m (164 to 656yd) calibrated for 6.555mm m/41 (B-projectile) boat-tailed spitzer ammunition and are now known as SM-sikte after the producer markings. If you find any, please let me know. this variation was manufactured between 1914 to 1921 with a serial number range between 61000 to 221800. Mauser, originally Kniglich Wrttembergische Gewehrfabrik ("Royal Wrttemberg Rifle Factory"), was a German arms manufacturer. Once this unconstitutional law is struck down or repealed, this restriction will be removed. When folded down the rear sight is graduated from 300 to 600m (328 to 656yd), in 100m (109yd) increments. That would be so cool to have a 98 made in 1898! Mauser m/1896 biathlon rifle chambered in 6.555mm. Seller's Description: LSB#: 130125GS05 Make: Mauser Model: 1896 Broomhandle Standard Pre-War Commercial Serial Number: 231299 Year of Manufacture: 1914 or Earlier Caliber: 7.63x25MM Mauser (.30 Mauser Automatic) Action Type: Single Action Semi -Auto with Internal Magazine Markings: The top of the barrel at the chamber is marked "Waffenfabrik / Mauser / OberndorfA/N", and the right rear . The CG 63 was further developed into the CG 73 / CG 74, also called m/74, and finally the CG 80 competition/target rifle. Author Topic: Mauser 1914 Pistel Serial Numbers (Read 7878 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. There were several minor mechanical variations in this run. Although the firm name had been changed from Waffenfabrik Mauser to Mauser-Werke in 1922, the new name was not used on the pocket pistols until 1929 or 1930, at about serial number 400,000. Length: approximately 44 inches. This model is found with 2 different slide markings. The Model 1910 (but unofficial) designation seems to have remained as popular nomenclature for the early 6.35 mm. The information and data provided on swisswaffen.com (and the corresponding other domain names) are for general and informational purposes only. good bore, good grips, 3.5'' barrel, This is a number matching pistol; it comes with an extra nonnumber correct magazine. Here is a link to Jon Speed's #9 version. The 6.555mm is an ideal all-round hunting rifle cartridge, as it has a flat trajectory, low recoil, and high accuracy. [3] Production began in 1898 at Carl Gustafs stads Gevrsfaktori in Eskilstuna, Sweden. This included a stop screw on the mounting rail for the mounting arrestment lever, preventing it from being overtightened, the serial number on the receiver that the mount covered was now repeated on the mount and the fastening screws got peened into the holes of the now removed locking screws. Mauser Waffenfabrik oberndorf 1915. The blades measure 10 inches in length. Product Description. This is an 1899 at the latest. This variation will be found with a 2 line left slide stamping. The lower sling swivel is placed much further up the buttstock nearer the triggerguard than the m/1896 rifle. Oberndorf Mauser Sporter first year serial number, Re: Oberndorf Mauser Sporter first year serial number, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. I deeply regret to report that he did so at the time he was about to hand in his 1915 Std. This particular rifle is unique in that it was originally mfg in Germany uncer license as an M96 rifle by Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf a/N in 1899. *WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER MODEL 1914 POCKET PISTOL. The metal parts just needed cleaning with a little Hoppes No.9 and then I gave everything a light coat of oil before reassembly. Mauser place made Germany Measurements overall: 49 3/4 in x 4 1/8 in; 126.365 cm x 10.4775 cm ID Number AF.67640M catalog number 67640M accession number 244652 serial number 5497 O See more items in Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military Data Source National Museum of American History They were succeeded by the Ag m/42 semi-automatic rifle beginning in the late 1940s, followed by the Ak 4 battle rifle starting in the 1960s. Inf.gw. fact that there are/were a couple hundred different models of Mauser rifles made for virtually every country in the world and you can see the impossibility of. These are not to be confused with the late-production Model 640 using FN Herstal M98 actions. All Swedish Mausers other than trials rifles were chambered for the 6.555mm cartridge, and all Swedish-made actions were proof-tested with a single 6.555mm proof round developing approximately 455MPa (65,992psi) piezo pressure (55,000 CUP). a Waffenfabrik Bern Model . This example is commonly known as a "Standard Prewar Commercial" which has a 5.5 inch barrel in 7.63 mm caliber with a 6 digit serial number on the diagonal flat. Production information in German (D) and English (E) on all Mausers pocket pistols accompany the model profiles. As for Mauser pocket pistol value, I have read on the Web that the range for the post-1914 6.35mm 1910s runs between about US$150 for one in average condition to US$450 for one in excellent condition. Serial Number Survey Of Vetterli Rifles I. As time went on it appeared in several slightly differing forms, but essentially it remained the same. To expose the limb work the slide is first removed and the side plate, which is rabbeted at each end, is simply lifted up at the rear end and removed. Even the largest North American parts dealers failed to identify my early 1910 and none had parts for it. For this report I test-fired a Chilean Mo. Left slide address" WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A-G OBERNDORFAN MAUSER'S PATENT". Swedish production continued sporadically until 1918. This is probably true for the scaled-up 19141934s and for the HSc. Giving a total of 535,000 m/96 long rifles. These rifles, like other pre-M 98 system Mauser rifles, lack the third safety locking lug at the rear of the bolt and feature "cock-on-closing" (similar to the contemporary LeeEnfield rifle) instead of the "cock-on-opening" style found on the German Gewehr 98 and most subsequent bolt-action rifles. Specifications- Year of Manufacture: 1892 Caliber: 7.6553mm Mauser Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge Barrel Length: 17 Inches Overall Length: 37 Inches Action type: Bolt-Action Feed System: 5 round box magazine More on the Model 1891 Argentine Mauser: model, but in 1934 a change was made which altered its external appearance. Model 1869/71 Rifles III. This includes not only information about their purchase and use, but also the promotion of firearm safety and training. The rear end of this plate is rabbeted into the receiver. This was especially true of HSc-production and even most commercially produced HScs found their way into the military as they were purchased privately by higher-ranking officers who by 1944 were required to wear pistols instead of the traditional sword or dagger. Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Aktiengesellschaft (German Weapons and Munitions public limited company), known as DWM, was an arms company in Imperial Germany created in 1896 when Ludwig Loewe & Company united its weapons and ammunition production facilities within one company. California recently rushed through legislation making it unlawful to communicate to those under 18 about broad categories of firearms, parts, and accessories. 3.5 inch barrel, walnut grips in a wrap-around style, and fixed sights. However, if your gun does not have the side latch, then the parts in the exploded view will match yours and Marstar can provide you with a full range of parts. MAUSER POCKET PISTOL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, MAUSER POCKET PISTOL 1910 6.35mm (.25 ACP), MAUSER POCKET PISTOL 191434 7.65mm (.32 ACP), MAUSER VEST POCKET PISTOL 1918 (WTP I) 6.35mm (.25 ACP), MAUSER VEST POCKET PISTOL 1938 (WTP II) 6.35mm (.25 ACP), MAUSER INFORMATIONREFERENCE MATERIALS AND PARTS. The parts can be easily interchanged between the model 1914 and the model 1934. Foreign Mauser Serial Numbers. Some time around serial number 162,500 the right side of the slide is stamped Mauser 7.65. Mauser Model 1896 "Broomhandle Mauser Pistol". The FSR strived to keep the costs of participating in their shooting events reasonable, so the FSR rulings restricted the unchecked use of very expensive highly specialized target rifles, ammunition and other gear. Ordonnanzen 1851-1990, Centrum Zielkontroll- und Einschiess-Apparat, Champion Zimmerschiess- und bungs-Apparat, Einsatzapparate B. Mller, Parabellum/Gewehr, Fine sights / correctors infantry rifles 11 and 96/11, Patronentasche 1914 (Zusatzpatronentasche), Cleaning kit revolver and pistol, modell 1882, Cleaning kit revolver and pistol, modell 1900, RWS Einstecklufchen Nr. The breech is marked as follows; "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/F / 1916." On either side of the breech there are Imperial German proof marks and some flat spots on the surface possibly due to a hard life. Waffenfabrik Mauser 7.65 Pistol. This Mauser pocket pistol model 1914 is a blowback design, striker fired, semi-automatic pistol that is chambered in 7.65mm(.32 ACP). There is no bayonet attachment. These carbines are among the most valuable of collectible m/1894 carbines. 1910, although at the time no model designation was assigned to it by the manufacturer. Stiga also made sporterized versions in popular calibers, which are very well finished and balanced. [4][5] Swedish Mausers were manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser AG in Oberndorf a/N in Germany and in Sweden by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevrsfaktori and Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag. About this time Mauser began work on a design for a double action pistol and by 1937 they had developed one which they designated a Hahn Selbstspann (or self-cocking hammer). Given that the three pistols look nearly the same, and are mechanically the same, and that the parts between two version can interchange, lends itself to a lot of confusion among collectors as to exactly which model of the pistol they may have in their collection. *WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER MODEL 1914 POCKET PISTOL. Numbering of the 6.35mm 1934s started around 403,000 and about 25,000 were produced. Model designations for the early smaller pistols were made only in the case of the 6.35 mm. It came out in two models: the WTP I and the WTP II, the latter coming into production in 1938 and featuring smaller, improved grips, a relocated safety and a signal pin, like those on Mausers larger models, that protruded through the rear of the slide to indicate by sight or feel that the striker was in firing position. From the number 200,000 on, the 6.35 and 7.65 mm. Those made before 1914 have serial numbers between 1 and 61,000 and those made during or after 1914 have serial numbers between 61,000 and 152,000 (1914-1917) and between 200,000 and 403,000 (1919-1934). Identifying your Mauser pocket pistol can be a little tricky. The triggers were adjusted and smoothed to match quality and the rifles got diopter and globe sighting lines (from several Swedish manufacturers) and target stocks. The Model 1896 rifle in 6.555mm (6,5mm Gevr m/96) was adopted in 1896 for infantry use, replacing the Model 18671889 Remington rolling block rifle in 858mmR Danish Krag. It was chambered for 7.65mm (.32). Make: Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf, Germany Model: Gewehr 98 (Gew 98, M98) Serial Number: 141 Year of Manufacture: 1915 Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92X57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine Markings: There is no visible import mark.The top of the receiver is marked "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER A.-G. / OBERNDORF A/N . 1842, grosskalibrig, Infanteriegewehr Eidg. this variation was manufactured between 1928 to 1936 with a serial number range between 345000 to 403300. [12] The rear sighting element of iron sight lines of the short rifles converted from old m/96 rifles were adjustable for ranges from 250 to 600m (273 to 656yd) calibrated for 6.555mm m/94 round-nosed (B-projectile) ammunition. Those made before 1914 have serial numbers between 1 and 61,000 and those made during or after 1914 have serial numbers between 61,000 and 152,000 (1914-1917) and between 200,000 and 403,000 (1919-1934). From the time that it was brought out, in 1938, until 1945 serial numbers had grown to about 955,000, indicating that more than 250,000 had been made in that period. 1879/81 fr Unteroffiziere, Glock 19 Gen. 5 KaPo GR, Fehlnummerierung, Fliegerabwehr-Doppel-Maschinengewehr (Flab-D-Mg. 38), Panzer-Maschinengewehr 31 (7.5mm Pz Mg 31), -> Foreign short weapons: Taschenpistolen, Zehna Selbstlade-Pistole (Taschenpistole), Stechkin APS (Avtomaticheskiy Pistolet Stechkina), Schalldmpfer Brgger + Thomet Impuls-IIA-L, Schalldmpfer Brgger + Thomet Impuls-OLS Compact, Die Faustfeuerwaffen von 1850 bis zur Gegenwart - Eugen Heer, Vom Brustharnisch zum Waffenrock, Hugo Schneider, The Makarov Pistol (volume 1 and volume 2), Walther Verteidigungspistolen, Dieter H. Marschall, Faustfeuerwaffen schweizerischer Polizeikorps, ZfK 31/43 Scharfschtzen Zielfernrohr KERN - Techn. Estimated Value Range -see below. Later the 7.65 mm. [7], From 1941 onwards the introduction of 6.555mm m/94 ball ammunition loaded with a boat-tailed spitzer(D-projectile) bullet necessitated adapting the iron sight lines with a new m/41 rectangular post and the rear sight element was altered to have a U-shaped notch and match the flatter trajectory of the new service round.[1]. The Japanese would normally label handgun ammunition by the firearm the ammunition was intended for rather than by the caliber or size of the round. In this hot bluing process, as the temperature is brought up, the surface turns a straw color which proceeds to blue and then to black. Short (.380 ACP) but only in very small quantities. The latter figures include 1914 models in both 6.35mm and the larger 7 .65mm (.32 ACP), added to Mausers pocket pistol offerings in July 1914. 1934-1939-From 1914 to 1934 there had been little change in the 7.65 mm. . walnut stock with 'WFM' monogrammed horn . . Very limited numbers were later produced with receiver dates of 1929 and more so 1932. Mauser WTP-1 Pocket Pistol and Holster, c. Mauser WTP-1 Pocket Pistol and Holster, c. early 20th century, serial number 24126, black plastic grips marked MAUSER, blued-steel frame marked on the a Waffenfabrik Bern Model . K98k, for example.over 14 million K98ks were produced by close to a dozen different factories, each repeating and recycling serial numbers. Factor in the. Karbin m/1894, original model without bayonet mount, Karbin m/1894-96 for the Corps of Engineers (no bayonet mount, rifle sling swivels). Model 1878 Rifles VII. SERIAL NUMBER: 316188 DESIGN: Semi-automatic . Click on the results to view more details Although the firm name had been changed from Waffenfabrik Mauser to Mauser-Werke in 1922, the new name was not used on the pocket pistols until 1929 or 1930, at about serial number 400,000. Experimental models for a 7.65 mm. Production of the 1934s in both calibers continued until 1939. Olefogey The pistol is fed by an 8 round detachable box magazine. My task was made easy because the pistol had been well maintained (and little used, judging by the internalexternal condition) by my father and its two previous owners, a father and son, both German officers who carried the pistol in WWI and WWII. For example, the National Rifle Associations (NRA). Click on the results to view more details models, however, which had their own series of numbering. Almost as well known as the M98, which formed the basis for the German Military Gewehr 98 of World War I fame and Karabiner 98k of World War II, was Mauser's C96 semi-automatic pistol which is most often referred to as the "Broomhandle" Mauser because of the shape of its grip. There were two bayonets intended for the 94-14 carbine. The gun was surrendered to my father by the son, an army captain, shortly after his US Army 155mm gun battalion moved into a German village during the early days of occupation following the war. 1912. The M1909 is, in essence, and export version of the Gewehr 98 used in the Imperial German Army. All three of these models are exceptionally well made and were the best pocket pistols that Mauser produced at the time. . Privacy Policy, SIG Przisionsschtzengewehr SG 550 Sniper, Stutzer Fritz Kuchen auf Basis IG11 bzw. Swisswaffen.com tries to keep the information up to date and correct, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. model, but in 1934 a change was made which altered its external appearance. 1914, commercially). With that in mind, lets dig into some of the variations of this pistol and learn a little more about it. Then twenty years later in 1934, the factory director, August Wei whose nickname was 'Parabellum-Wei' came out with the final design to this pistol that changed the shape of the grip to fit more comfortably in the hand. The original m/1938 rifles (Type I) were converted m/1896 rifles with barrels cut down by 139mm (5.5in) and almost always with the original straight bolt handles. WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A.N. 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Marstars exploded view can also be of help to you in disassembling and reassembling your gun if it is a 1914 or 1934 model and they also have images of and parts for the HSc. These are regularly marked and should be numbered above 955,000. The highest number so far noted is 113,150 dated 1932. One rifle is chambered in 858mmR Danish Krag caliber. With only a little work, I got my early 1910 looking and working great. Model 1878/81 Rifles X. Mod. Yeah, I like the wood handle a lot better. Mauser C96 Semi-Automatic 7. "AJACK" refers to the German optics manufacturer Adolph Jackenroll Optische Anstalt GmbH. This version will be found with 7 slide serrations on each side of the slide. Both sighting types were adjustable in 50m (55yd) increments[7], The m/1941 sniper rifles were m/1896 rifles of all three manufacturers, in 19411943 selected from the existing stock for accuracy and converted by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevrsfaktori into sniper rifles. First introduced in 1914 (Revised in 1934), System Self-cocking pistol with mass system and firing pin, Mauser Pocket Pistol 25ACP 6.35mm Scarce With Unit Markings Texas Gun Blog. 1899 M96/38 Swedish Short Rifle Serial # 23669 Work on a fixed-barrel type of arms was first done on rifles in 1907, but in 1908 interest had shifted to experimental work on a hand gun of this type. Skolskjutningskarbin, (literally "school shooting carbine"): This carbine was manufactured for Swedish civilian schools for student training. The only two receiver dates noted so far are 1898 and 1901. A line drawing of the early Side Latch 1910 can be found on the web site of a Canadian gun parts dealer, Marstar, under its catalog heading, Mauser Pocket Pistol 19091910. The German Army began HSc procurement with an initial order for 3,000 pistols in early 1941, beginning with serial number 701,345, and, intermittently, ending about #712,000. Serial #194785. Ive checked and double-checked my information but there still may be errors. Last edited by sbrmike; 03/08/13 . Mauser Six-Shot Standard Cone Hammer. MAUSER C96 1920 COMMERCIAL RIG - C54605 . The pistol has a manual safety that is located on the left side of the frame and operated by the users thumb. The first of these pistols was the model 1910 which did not go into commercial sales until the original designs of the 1907 pistol patent had been considerably modified . (displays a limited sampling of the millions of priced results in our database), many more examples with full details are available to our members - Learn more, 1881 SWISS VETTERLI WAFFENFABRIK BOLT ACTION, SWISS VETTERLI WAFFENFABRIK BERN MODEL 1878, GEW Mauser 98 Waffenfabrik Oberndorf 1916, A SWISS SCHMITT-RUBIN BAYONET with wood and, A Pre-WWII Moritz u. Gerstenberger Pre-1939, PISTOL - Waffenfabrik Mauser 9 mm broom handle, PISTOL - German Waffenfabrik Mauser semi-automatic. Caliber: usually 7.92x57mm. All numbers math in 8 mm. [1] This modification of some 5,300 rifles included the bolt handle turned-down in order to provide clearance for unimpaired operation of the bolt handle and three-position safety catch lever with a telescopic sight mounted. 6.35 you have a WTP II. The WTP (Westen Taschen Pistole) fitted into the palm of the hand and was chambered only for 6.35mm. I offer this information because a lot of people on the Web helped me in my search for information on my Mauser pistol and how to find parts for it and I would similarly like to help others. Foreign-made copies are literally innumerable. Bavarian Arsenal Amberg 1902-1908, 1912-1918 (no rifles between 1908-1912) Mauser Oberndorf 1904 The Commercial Manufacturers (privately owned) Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorff A/N. Top to, Swiss Model 78 Vetterli Rifle, c. late 19th, German Gewehr 98 Bolt Action Rifle and Two, Three Swedish Bolt Action Rifles, c. late. IDF Mauser Rifle Model 66SP Model 77 Model 77 Ultra Model 77 Mannlicher Model 77 Big Game Model 86-SR Model 93 SR Model 99 Magnum. Swiss. Other differences from the standard m/1894 carbine include the stock being dyed black. ID Number AF.84493M catalog number 84493M accession number 1977.0597 serial number 165375 Credit Line U.S. Department of the Interior. The early models have a 3 line slide marking while later models have a 2 line stamping. 1899 ''Waffenfabrik''. Many of these carbines have been found rebuilt as standard m/1894-14 carbines and in one case as a Carl Gustaf m/63 target rifle (CG63). this variation was manufactured between 1933 to 1941 with a serial number range between 498250 to 617000. "Swedish Mausers" are a family of bolt-action rifles based on an improved variant of Mauser's earlier Model 1893, but using the 6.555mm cartridge, and incorporating unique design elements as requested by Sweden. Square bridge, Standard ,Kurz, Magnum etc., Serial Number range is 1-900. The internal magazine can be loaded with single 6.555mm rounds by pushing the cartridges into the receiver top opening or via stripper clips. Mauser produced 12,000 m/1894 carbines between 1894 and 1896 and Carl Gustafs Stads Gevrsfaktori 115,000 m/1894 carbines between 1895 and 1933, giving a total of 127,000 m/1894 carbines.[1]. The vertical thumb piece was removed from the bolt to improve lock time. The Mauser pocket pistol model 1914 gets it shape and appearance from the patents of the Mauser model 1907 pistol. Submitted for Swedish trials were the M/1892 rifle and carbine based on elements of the m/1889 Belgian, m/1890 Turkish, and m/1891 Argentine Mauser rifles. However, some rear echelon logistic units were still equipped with m/1896 as late as 1983. . [8], Standard production at Carl Gustafs continued until 1925, but approximately 18,000 m/96 rifles were manufactured by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB during World War II for civilian marksmanship training. Special military or other markings can boost these values greatly. There have been no carbines noted with receiver dates of 1902, 1905, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. There were two basic versions of this pistol: one made between early 1911 and July 1913, and another, updated version introduced in January 1914. This variation will have a single line left side slide marking and a straight grip. The numbering of the 6.35 mm. FREE Military Tough 6-in-1 Tactical Survival Knife, Free 2nd Amendment Gun Rights Silver Coin, Green Beret Master Sergeant Home Security Checklist, Winning Plays Texted To Your Phone That Comes Directly From An Elite Team Of Sharps, Mannlicher pistols - Firearms identification, Internal External and Terminal Ballistics, High Standard Pistols - Firearms identification, Drop In Auto Sear - AR15 to M16 Conversion, Mauser Blowback Pistols: Firearms Identification, Mauser Pistols: A Comprehensive Reference. 63mm Pistol: *German Mauser Mod. Scarce Mauser C96 7.63mm Commercial Model 1930 Self Loading Pistol with shoulder stock holster. Wartime Commercial for destruction under Britain's new and reprehensible ban on the private. Burgess Mason Collection The patent referred to is likely German patent number 279890, which was filed on 20 September 1912 but not granted until 30 October 1914. Serial number - 483053. This variation has no latch in the side plate and will be found with 9 slide serrations on each side of the slide. This version was revised slightly in 1934, allowing the use of stamped rather than more costly machined internal parts and sporting a curved, more comfortable grip. , this variation was manufactured between 1929 to 1933, with a serial number range between 460000 to 526000. Mauser Early Sporting Rifle - Type B Medium Action. 50002, in 9 mm Export, has the highest known serial number of all Mauser C96 pistols. As such, there will always be some debate when it comes to model names and variations. Model 1878 Stutzers VIII. Mausers fire 7.65x53mm Argentine/Belgian, the 7x57mm Spanish/Chilean, the 6.5x55mm Swedish and the 7.92x57mm German. The K-98k is a bolt action rifle that was built on the Model 98 system in the 8mm Mauser caliber. Swedish production (under license) started in 1898 at Carl Gustafs, but additional rifles were produced by Mauser during 1899 and 1900 because of delays in shipping additional production machinery from Germany to Sweden. At the outbreak of WWI in 1914, the German Army had . Early issues of the 1910 Type are characterized by the presence of a lever on the left side of the receiver just above the trigger, the purpose of which is two-fold. [10] The majority of purpose-built m/1938s (Type II) had turned-down bolt handles and were manufactured by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB, with production ending in 1944. The early plastic grip will have the MW(Mauser Werke) monogram while the Mauser banner is found on the late curved back plastic grip. Stripper clip loaded with Swedish 6.555mm surplus FMJ spitzer ammunition produced in 1976. The Mauser Pocket Pistol 1910, somewhat larger and with a longer barrel than competing pocket pistols and therefore considered more reliable and accurate, was chambered only for 6.35mm (.25 ACP). This statement does not include the W.T.P. It is speculated that these were replacement receivers that were later given the same serial number as the replaced receivers, though this is not yet confirmed due to the extremely small number discovered so far. The date of manufacture and the serial number ranges found below are credited to John LaCroixs excellent AutoMag articles. Production in Sweden under license commenced in 1898. 6.35 D.R.G.. Some time around serial number 162,500 the right side of the slide is stamped Mauser 7.65. He saw combat with the third armor division in France, Belgium and Germany and was with the occupation for a few months. this variation was manufactured between 1914 to 1923 with a serial number range between 13500 to 296000. SERIAL NUMBER: 316188 DESIGN: Semi-automatic pocket pistol chambered in 7.65mm. The pistol we nowadays refer to as the Mauser Model 1914 was the 7.65mm (.32ACP) version and development work on it began after the Model 1910 was in production.