Late models will not have the Mauser Banner on the left side plate. Model 1881 Stutzers Model 1869 Rifles Model 1869/71 Rifles Any reliance you place on such information and/or any use of information is therefore strictly at your own risk. With that in mind, lets dig into some of the variations of this pistol and learn a little more about it. The early 1910s are very scarce so my guess is that a Mauser collector might pay somewhat more for these. These carbines are among the most valuable of collectible m/1894 carbines. 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. Some of the most distinctive characteristics of the C96 is the integral box magazine in front of the trigger, the long barrel and . Graeme Caselton (gcaselton@easynet.co.uk) kindly supplied the following rough breakdown of model variations, dates and serial numbers pertaining to the C96 Mauser. The 1914 post war model is the most often encountered. The C96 carried with it a fair reputation for accuracy but so-so. Like Jack, Tom is not on the Web. m/1894-14 carbines have a steel nose piece, not dissimilar to the No.1 Mk3 LeeEnfield, with a protruding stud under the muzzle for the bayonet ring. Barrel length: approximately 24 inches. (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. *WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER MODEL 1914 POCKET PISTOL. Mauser Waffenfabrik oberndorf 1915. There have been no carbines noted with receiver dates of 1902, 1905, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. Model 1895s were produced by Mauser Waffenfabrik; the Ludwig Loewe Company (the corporate owners of Mauser); and arsenals in Austria, Belgium, and Sweden. Mauser's Patent." On the right side of the slide it is stamped "Mauser-7,65." Also on the right side of the frame is a small, milled indentation. 1914 type seems to have been numbered first from 61,000 to 100,000, after which the numbers jumped to 200,000 and became intermingled with the numbers for the 6.35 mm. This appeared late in that year or possibly early in 1915. It is this version that is pictured on this web page. The model 1910 which looks very similar to the pistol on this page is chambered for the 6.35mm(.25 ACP) cartridge. The early versions are found with a smaller diameter safety release. The HSc was not derived from Mausers earlier pocket pistols. Model 1870 Cadet Rifle IV. Mauser Model 1896 "Broomhandle Mauser Pistol". 12.02.2020: A rare modell 11 infantry rifle, 10.09.2019: Dagger modell 1943, how to attach the strap, 05.09.2019: Support swisswaffen.com on patreon.com, 20.12.2018: Replaced Bolt sleeves on Model 1931 carbine, 15.12.2018: Refurbishment markings on Swiss rifles, 23.06.2017: Laserzielgerte in der Schweiz, 20.04.2016: Bestandteile des Karabiner 31 (K31) gemss Reglement, Bewilligungen fr den Erwerb von Waffen in der Schweiz, Abnahme/Ankauf von Waffen und Waffensammlungen, swisswaffen.com Telegram Channel und swisswaffen.com Telegram Bot, Erstellen eines swisswaffen.com Benutzerkontos. LSB#: 140923CC01 THis gun is being relisted because of a deadbeat. This series of carbines were all manufactured in 1895, and a very few spare receivers dated 1895 were received from Mauser Oberndorf's manufacturers "Ludwig Loewe & Company". Short (.380 ACP) but only in very small quantities. There were about 50, 000 WTP Is produced (on sale in 1926 for 36 Reichsmarks) and far fewer WTP IIs made, as production ceased in 1940 to make way for military manufacture.If your gun is a WTP I, its grips stop well below the slide and it is marked W.T.P. Model 66 Standard. Olefogey [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. With only a little work, I got my early 1910 looking and working great. 578, CIRCA 1900-1902 With 15.15/16 in. There is a slide hold-open device installed on this pistol, but once the slide is in the open position, it can only be released by inserting a fresh magazine either empty or charged. 1. 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. This model was produced throughout World War II as a side arm for the Army and for the Luftwaffe, and very few were distributed commercially. This is an 1899 at the latest. 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. Copyright 2013-2023 swisswaffen.com, Contact. This Mauser pocket pistol model 1914 was manufactured some time between 1923 and 1929. 1912. 63mm Pistol: German Marked C2 Model 27 Semi-Auto Pistol: Swiss Model 1914 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet: Bern Model 1906/24 Swiss Luger: Switzerland. 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. 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. 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. Model MS350B Model ES340B Model MM41OBN Model MS420B Model 107. The serial number appears as S.500 on the left side-rail of the receiver. pistol. Foreign Mauser Serial Numbers. 1910 and 1914 Types-In 1909-1910 Mauser developed and produced a 6.35 mm. All numbers math in 8 mm. Mauser did not officially designate model names for all of these different variations of this pistol. During this transition, the Mauser banner, which appears on the side plate, was also changed but only slightly. 1934-1939-From 1914 to 1934 there had been little change in the 7.65 mm. The vertical thumb piece was removed from the bolt to improve lock time. 3.5 inch barrel, walnut grips in a wrap-around style, and fixed sights. Some variations of this model are quite common, while others are extremely rare. Some of Mr. Schoenbauers historicaltech information has been incorporated here. Hller pistol became known as the Model 1914 in popular nomenclature. this variation was manufactured between 1914 to 1921 with a serial number range between 61000 to 221800. Square bridge, Standard ,Kurz, Magnum etc., Serial Number range is 1-900. There is no bayonet attachment. Hence almost every specimen seen will have the German military acceptance mark (WaA ). As a result of recommendations and comments received, certain changes were made and a few of this revised form (known as HSb) were similarly circulated. MAUSER C96 1920 COMMERCIAL RIG - C54605 . 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. 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. 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 . *WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER MODEL 1914 POCKET PISTOL. This pistol has no military acceptance stamps so there is a good chance that it was originally intended for commercial sales. Waffenfabrik Bern Model . this variation was manufactured between 1913 to 1914 with a serial number range between 2801 to13500. On the right side is: Mauser 7,65. Model/configuration - Broomhandle, Early Post-War Bolo. Typical of the type manufactured during the years 1930 to 1937 with a 10 round capacity magazine. MAUSER'S PATENT,1912. The verdict is in, solidly an 1898 made model 98! Production of the 1934s in both calibers continued until 1939. 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: Late in 1913 a new version of the 1910 type was announced, differing in a few details. This series of carbines were all manufactured in 1895, . 44pyy - Berg & Co. (second code) 44cvl - WKC (rivet grip variation only) 44cqh - Clemen & Jung jwh44 - Staatliche Waffenfabrik 44fze - F.W. Model 66 Safari Model 66 Stuzen. The internal magazine can be loaded with single 6.555mm rounds by pushing the cartridges into the receiver top opening or via stripper clips. The markings on the bottom are clear and crisp; a few are offset strikes, the D and the wierd symbol or letter above the pair of proofs. The blades measure 10 inches in length. Gerhard Schoenbauers Mauser, et al, imageinformation archive: http://www.vestpockets.bauli.at/, Reme Technology Museum (Firearms section), England: http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/arms/armindex.htm. Husqvarna also made commercial m/1894 and m/1896 versions available as sporting rifles called Model 46 and its variants (Models 46A, 46AN and 46B) in 6.555mm, 9.357mm and 9.362mm. 1895 rifle made by DWM that bears a Transvaal contract C prefix serial number and the turned-down bolt handle common to late-production Boer . . Early in 1914 it was announced that a 7.65 mm. Some collectors consider this version a prototype. A FINE AND RARE 7.63mm 'C96' SELF-LOADING LARGE RING CARBINE WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER, OBERNDORF A/N, SERIAL NO. Caliber: usually 7.92x57mm. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. And the NRAs, Other references on Mauser pistols include Roy Penders. Giving a total of 143,230 m/1938 short rifles. In any case, that gun is referred to as the Post-War (WWI) Commercial 1910, and is the most common of the .25 caliber Mauser pocket pistols. The metal parts just needed cleaning with a little Hoppes No.9 and then I gave everything a light coat of oil before reassembly. Their line of bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic pistols has been produced since the 1870s for the German armed forces. The Eagle/N proof mark indicates commercial production. There are very few known examples of Mauser 1910 pistols in the serial number ranges from 115000 to 150000 and from 156000 to 200000. This model is found with 2 different slide markings. The sling swivels are on the bottom of the stock just as on the m/1896 rifle. 1910 7.65 Semi Auto PistolSerial. These competition/target rifles were used by members of the Swedish Volunteer Sharpshooting Movement Frivilliga Skytterrelsen (FSR) and are known to be very accurate for their price. 6.5 mm Gevr m/1896. The smaller parts are finished with a potassium nitrate(saltpeter) or hot bluing process. Serial number - 483053. Payment Methods: CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. As such, there will always be some debate when it comes to model names and variations. Serial #194785. [3] Production began in 1898 at Carl Gustafs stads Gevrsfaktori in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Some time around serial number 162,500 the right side of the slide is stamped Mauser 7.65. Serial Number: 648591 Year of Manufacture: 1923-1930 Caliber: 7.63x25mm Mauser Action Type: Single Action Semi -Auto with Internal Magazine Markings: The top of the barrel chamber is marked "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N", the left shoulder with a double crowned "U" and the left with "648591". Mausers fire 7.65x53mm Argentine/Belgian, the 7x57mm Spanish/Chilean, the 6.5x55mm Swedish and the 7.92x57mm German. The highest number so far noted is 113,150 dated 1932. I have examined this very closely in strong light witha strong magnifying glass. Production information in German (D) and English (E) on all Mausers pocket pistols accompany the model profiles. Mauser C96 Semi-Automatic 7. Stiga also made sporterized versions in popular calibers, which are very well finished and balanced. [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. 213, 214). 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). Modell 1909, and this was put on the market later in 1910 or early in 1911. For easier loading a crescent shaped thumb hole cutout was introduced at the left rear of the receiver top. Numbers matching, manufactured date in between 1914-1923 according to serial number lookup. Description: A very nice world war 1 bring back. Otherwise, the 1934 models were nearly identical in construction to the 1914s. The barrel is stationary or locked in place at all times but is easily removable for service. I deeply regret to report that he did so at the time he was about to hand in his 1915 Std. These gaps may be from stopping production of the 6.35 mm (.25 cal) model during the war because of greater demand for the 7.65 mm (.32 cal) model. National Park Service See more items in Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military Data Source National Museum of American History semi automatic, centrefire, 7.65mm calibre, metal / timber, made by Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf, Germany 1896-1935. HSc serial numbers started at 700,000 and ran to around 952,000. I have a very early commercial Oberndorf Mauser model 98 receiver with B U proofs (pre 1913) It has Waffenfabrik Mauser-Oberndorf A/N on the left rail and no other markings besides the 3 digit serial number with no letter. 1910/14 model, this variation was manufactured between 1921 to 1928 with a serial number range between 221800 to 345000. Still, it is always a good idea to keep an open and critical mind because even the experts are sometimes wrong. 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. Swiss. 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 7.65 Pistol. In the later issues of the 1910 Type pistol a simpler and less expensive scheme was used. 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. 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 . Factor in the. sdavi66572. When surplus Swedish Mausers became available after World War II many m/1896 and m/1938 rifles were successfully converted by Carl Gustafs and Norma into the CG 63 Competition/Target Rifle chambered in 6.555mm and 7.6251mm NATO. 1934-1939-From 1914 to 1934 there had been little change in the 7.65 mm. These purchases were ended by the commencement of the First World War as Mauser's production was entirely diverted to the German war effort. There were only about 30,000 of these made for the civilian market as most firearms manufacture during the war years was dedicated to the military or police. Slightly larger logos are also found, probably indicating that a new roll stamp had been cut. Not only did the military forces take over all of the HSc pistols produced, but also the last 100,000 or so of the 1934 type, consequently many specimens of the latter will also have the German military acceptance mark. This variation will have a curved grip and the only serial number showing will be on the slide. The receiver has no evidence of any markings buffed off. If you find any, please let me know. [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]. 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. . Determine whether your rifle is a Gewehr 98k or Karabiner 98k if your rifle fires 7.92x57mm, as these rifles fired 8 mm Mauser. Mauser Six-Shot Standard Cone Hammer. Marks 'Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf AN' Serial number '5533' in front of hammer and on frame Proof mark and crown left of barrel . 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. Later the 7.65 mm. The markings on it are as follows: On the left side of the barrel is the number 243399 then the words Waffenfabrik Mauser A-G Oberndorf A.N. 1910/14 model, this variation was manufactured between 1921 to 1928 with a serial number range between 221800 to 345000. Parabellum caliber, and this resulted in a pistol designated as Modell 1909. Mauser K-98k. The right of the blade has the Chilean shield with star on it in front of the hilt. WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A.N. The Mauser firm commonly referred to it as simply the model 1910. Serial Numbers Mauser 98 Parts Browse all new and used Mauser Rifles - Sporter Post-War for sale and buy with confidence from Guns International. This is why any of the Mauser pocket pistols are worth the effort to restore. In July 1914, Mauser came out with the second of its pocket pistol line, a scaled-up version of the 1910 chambered for 7 .65mm. MAUSER'S PATENT (on the left side) There appears to be a serial number in front of the writing on the left 256977 My father brought this back. 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. This variation will be found with a single line slide stamping on the left side. Mr. Schoenbauers Web site also offers images and information (in English as well as in German) on many other handguns in his collection. These early 1910s are scarce and it is very difficult to find parts for them. Experimental models for a 7.65 mm. pistol would be incorporated. Last edited by sbrmike; 03/08/13 . Although over 100 years have passed since its inception, the C-96 Broomhandle Mauser remains one of the most sought after firearms in the world by collectors. Consider just the. Finally, a third form was arrived at and this was considered sufficiently perfected to warrant commercial production. K98k, for example.over 14 million K98ks were produced by close to a dozen different factories, each repeating and recycling serial numbers. 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. That would be so cool to have a 98 made in 1898! *MAUSER POCKET PISTOL 7.65 MODEL 1914. Serial Number 1-900 Period. model (ca. [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. This model is found with many variations and slight changes to the smaller parts, but all will have a hump on the slide. Wartime Commercial for destruction under Britain's new and reprehensible ban on the private. If it is stopped at the blue stage, the color will be a gorgeous deep royal blue not achievable any other way. 1898-1918 Deutsche Waffen Und Munitionsfabriken, Berlin 1899-1909, 1914-1918 C.G. The tangent-type rear sight element was replaced by a micrometer SM-sight. Kammarkarbin: also known as "gallery carbine". This statement does not include the W.T.P. The Mauser Pocket Pistol 1914. this variation was manufactured between 1910 to 1913 with a serial number range of 1 to 61000. Below are spec sheets for two of the pocket pistols mentioned above as Mauser presented them in a 1912 sales brochure (the early 6.35mm 1910) and a 1914 owners manual (for both the 6.35mm and 7.65mm 1914 Mauser Pocket Pistol models). The highest 1918 serial number noted is 111,002. Contemporary examples such as the Mauser Karabiner 98k, Short Magazine LeeEnfield No I Mk III, MAS-36, and M1903 Springfield were all noticeably shorter than a standard late 19th century infantry rifle, and with another war on the horizon the Swedes felt it would be expedient to adopt a shorter rifle for use by mechanized troops and the Navy. Special military or other markings can boost these values greatly. HSc was also produced, experimentally, in .22 caliber and in 9 mm. . Nazi Army dagger, Swiss Vetterli M78 Bolt Action Rifle-Blued, MAUSER CONTRACT RIFLE - Swiss M78 Waffenfabrik. Consequently they are collectors' items. Compare. Author Topic: Mauser 1914 Pistel Serial Numbers (Read 7878 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Thomas Heller (contact information below) specializes in parts for Mauser and other European handguns.