I have a 1914 pocket mauser, and i am having some trouble with it jamming up, due to what i think is the ammo, it catches on the entrance to the barrel very often. The mauser 191019141934 line of compact pistols was getting a bit old, and the sauer 38h and walther ppppk were very popular. This piece shows clear stamping and original wood grips. Looked to be in great shape and bought it from a guy who shot it before but it once belonged to his friend that had died last year. Mauser had been at the forefront of military selfloading pistol design with its c96 pistol, but by the 1930s it had lost major market share to sauer and walther in police and commercial guns. Mauser 1914 manufacturing date and firing pin question if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Field dismounting of the mauser model 1914 pistol potential problems with the field dismounting worn out magazine lips. Full disassembly and subsequent reassembly of the pistol to its component parts can be accomplished using several manually removed components as tools to complete the disassembly. Mauser 1914 disassembly the curio and relic firearms forum. Mauser 1910 1914 25 acp 9 round wide base magazine. The entire history of the mexican contract is available in the new book. Sep 07, 2008 i just purchased an early version side latch model 1910 mauser 6. Walther pistols and mauser rifles and pistols firearms classics library. Mauser commercial rifle parts, mauser commercial rifle stocks, mauser military rifle stocks, mauser synthetic rifle stocks, mauser pictol parts, mauser firing pins, mauser pistol magazines, mauser rifle magazines mauser pistol grips, mauser poser spring kits, bobs gun shop.
May 03, 2014 i am working on a 1914 mauser pistol in 32 acp and am having trouble understanding what the problem is. New from century arms this year are two 9mm pistols, one a striker fired gun with a decocker, and the other a cz75 clone called a stingray. I recently recieved my fathers mauser 1914, missing the. Mauser pistol model 1910 1914 1934 explained downloadable. Broomhandle mauser 1896 disassembly assembly, pistol manual model mauser broomhandle. Mauser pistols walther pistols various german pist. I havent shot it for some 15 years, and decided to pull it out and take it to the range.
Walther pistols and mauser rifles and pistols firearms. But this was not good enoughthe gun could not compete with the new walther doubleaction pistol series. Pages 20 and 21 are missing we believe to do with the clip. Oberndorf am neckar pistol factory manual for the 1910 1914 model semiauto pistol calibre. Pender iii on page 99 we see a presentation mauser humpback pistol given to adolph drossel by paul mauser. See more ideas about pocket pistol, model and hand guns. Mauser 1909 prototype in 9mm parabellum prototype of the mauser 1910 pistol in 6. Published on nov 4, 2012 disassembly and assembly in full length of mauser model 1914.
This is a 1944 mauser byf p38 with a late war finish. He apparently gave them this designation based on a small triangle in a circle stamp at the rear of the frame. The pistol can be field stripped by partially retracting the slide, removing the slide stop, and subsequently removing the barrel bushing. At that time, mauserwerke, in the town of oberndorf am neckar, germany had been producing a fairly popular line of singleaction pocket semiauto pistols in calibers. This manual appears to apply to both the model 1914 and 1934 both are illustrated although the cover drawing is the 1914 model. They are very similar to each other with differences of caliber and small features such as the shape of the grips. But it is interesting that the patent date was drawn as 19. Im trying to figure out what model my mauser pistol is. Paul and wilhelm mauser couldnt possibly have known the impact their simple yet effective. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. The barrel is stationary or locked in place at all times but is easily removable for service. Mr penders book says the police markings are for the most part not decrypted as to what they mean.
Mauser is best known for its boltaction rifle but it also makes topoftheline pistols too. Removal of the manual safety and spring dismounting of the trigger mechanism re assembling. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. This mauser pocket pistol model 1914 is a blowback design, striker fired, semiautomatic pistol that is chambered in 7. The barrel retaining pin removes easily, but the slide will not lock, so the main spring is fully extended. Mauser is stamped on the side plate, which indicates middle of production or earlier. The mauser pocket pistol model 1914 gets it shape and appearance from the patents of the mauser model 1907 pistol. Does anyone know what these markings actually meant. Disassembly and assembly in full length of mauser model 1914.
Manufactured in the 1920s more info on this once i do more research. This centerfire rifles assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. Need help from someone with a mauser 191434 pistol. By 1926 the geco catalogue was showing the standard model 1914 mauser pistol in 7. The pistol is fed by an 8 round detachable box magazine. Although an instruction book was issued, indicating that the pistol was expected to meet with approval, there was. I need some help guys on the disassembly of the mauser 1914 pistol. His life, company, and handgun development, 1838 1914 by baudino and van vlimmeren and mauser pistolen. The mauser hsc pistol had its beginnings in the 1930s. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from an ok original. I dont imagine there would be much of a demand for that book, but one who had one of the pistols would find it useful indeed. Advanced dismounting of the mauser model 1914 pistol ii.
Evolution of the military mauser hsc pistol forgotten weapons. I spent the morning looking all over the net but cant find a site to help me out. Nov 04, 2012 disassembly and assembly in full length of mauser model 1914. Mauser variations believe from your serial number, you have a model 1914. It is a simple blowback mechanism, with disassembly rather.
Pocket pistol firearms assembly bev fitchetts guns magazine. Weaver, speed, and schmids mauser pistolen and burnham and theodores the mauser hsc pistol. So mauser developed their own doubleaction pocket pistol, the hsc. Browse our selection of mauser c96 broomhandle pistols, m1910s, mauser m1934, mauser hsc and more.
Mauser pocket pistol internet movie firearms database. Evolution of the military mauser hsc pistol forgotten. The mauser model 1914 is a semiautomatic pistol chambered in 7. This article is particularly indebted to the latter book. Imperial german military acceptance stamp is located on the top of slide in front of rear sight, crown over gothic d. It is a simple blowback mechanism, with disassembly rather different from most other blowback pocket pistols. Hi, as a shooter and collector i have several post wwii hsc pistols, but would like to collect the earlier 1914 pistol. The gun was so successful that mauser decided to press its luck and, in 1914, introduced a larger 7. The distinctive characteristics of the c96 are the integral box magazine in front of the trigger, the long barrel, the wooden shoulder stock. The backstory of the mauser company is fascinating but beyond the scope of this article to relate in detail. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. There was a precursor model, the model 1910, and a successor model, the model 1934, to the one you have but they are all the same mechanically. System mauser1967 pictorial history of the model 1896 pistol this manual is amust have for any serious collector. Mausers first attempt to improve upon a pistol was the creation of the c78 or zig zag revolver.
Mauser rifle and pistrol repair parts, mauser spsorter stocks. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from an ok. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the words answered by a verified firearms expert. Jun 21, 2014 markings found on the model 1914 in 7. Mausers classic early pocket pistol began as the model 1910, in. 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.
When i tried to take it apart, i had trouble getting the slide off, and seem to think there was some trick to the disassembly, but i cant remember it. During my research i found out that there seem to be at least 2 types of firing pins. Mauser 1910 pocket pistol disassembly the firearms forum. Cornell publications llc old gun manuals featuring.
This pistol has a distinct art deco look that is reminiscent of the 1930s. These fine quality pictures are borrowed from panchos excellent website. I think i need something that has a smooth transition from shell to bullet. Manual automatic 1934 pistol mauser 1914 model and mauser model. Detailed information about the development of the mauser hsc pistol can be found in two excellent sources. The most popular mauser pistol design was the 1896 model. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. There are also other rare variants such as the model 191214, which were experimental and did not go into production. In his book mauser pocket pistols, 19101946, roy g. Mauser 1914 manufacturing date and firing pin question. Legacy collectibles offers a variety of collectible mauser pistols.
The model 14s were built from 1914 until 1934, and of those serial numbers ranging from 40000 to 180000. It is either a pocket model 1914 or a pocket model 1934. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. This piece is deactivated to the current rcmp standards with no moving parts. There use to be a website showing a complete disassembly of the rifle even removing the safety and floorplate catch. I suggest to those interested in reading with a great deal of detail such a story the book. The blue book says similar to model 1914 but reshaped grip but reshaped. Advanced dismounting of the mauser model 1914 pistol ii removal of the manual safety and spring dismounting of the trigger mechanism re assembling. It utilizes a blade type front sight and a v notch rear sight. Usual for sale by yohuang on gunsamerica 957606422.
The model 1914 that you have is by far the most common of the little mauser autos in this country. Mauser s classic early pocket pistol began as the model 1910, in. Our french printed book on the luger pistol you will find the index of the book here. Mauser model 1914 pocket pistol mauser model 191212 pocket pistol mauser model wtp i mauser model wtp ii. I cannot make the slide lock to the rear to start the disassembly process. This centerfire rifles assembly disassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. Various mauser rifles including the popular m98 and m66 models have also been manufactured by several countries, including yugoslavia, turkey and the czech republic. The pocket pistol series includes the model 1910, model 1914, and model 1934. Paul mauser archive development of mauser firearms. Parabellum caliber, and this resulted in a pistol designated as modell 1909. May 14, 2015 mauser s classic early pocket pistol began as the model 1910, in. Perhaps i should have been more forthcoming though. Jun, 2011 clean and maintain your mauser model 1898. The mauser c96 construktion 96 is a semiautomatic pistol that was originally produced by german arms manufacturer mauser from 1896 to 1937.
If one of you have the same pistol and could check something for me i would appreciate it. Also you can find a holster to pair with your firearm here. The model 1914, like the model 1910, is a strikerfired, blowbackoperated pistol. Unlicensed copies of the gun were also manufactured in spain and china in the first half of the 20th century. Pender iii displays three guns, and lists a number of others by serial number, which he labels as portuguese 1910. Mausers first attempt was to produce a military pistol in 9 mm. I do have the gun digest book of firearms disassembly and the europes famous automatic pistols by jolex which both cover the mauser. Readers who are interested should peruse the references below, particularly paul mauser. Also a new line of french sauvestre leadfree hunting ammo, including shotgun slugs in both lead and leadfree, plus a brand new line of new production zestava mausers, including a microaction in. Walther pistols and mauser rifles and pistols firearms classics library smith, w. In 1934 mauser modified their model 1910 pocket pistol to spur its sale.
In 1869, wilhelm and paul mauser left working for the royal wurttemberg rifle factory to strike out on their own designing firearms. Problem with ammo for pocket mauser 1914 the firearms forum. These videos will show you how to disassemble a mauser pocket pistol. The hsc is a far cry from the early intricate and carefully machined military models. I do have the gun digest book of firearms disassembly and the europes famous automatic pistols by jolex which both cover the mauser 19101914 which are the same by design and only differ in caliber and size. The 1910 was a small selfloading pistol chambered for. All rifle designs were somewhat similar and only required removing the bolt for disassembly and cleaning. Mine got the same that is pictured within the 1934 parts overview. May 14, 2015 mausers classic early pocket pistol began as the model 1910, in.
Some ammo works better than others those of you with pocket mausers, what ammo do you use. This document is visible at page 437438 of the mentioned book. You can find our selection of spare magazines here. Mauser pistol for sale antiques pickers collection. Most likely it was a mauser 19141934 model, am i assuming correctly. Mauser 1935 s42 g date military luger 9mm luger caliber pistol. Mauser sales literature dating from 1939 shows the price of the. Mauser model 1898 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Shop for hard to find boltaction rifles from mauser. Campbell among the most attractive, distinctive and interesting handguns of world war two is the mauser hsc. With some of the recents posts i was thinking it might be nice to have a list of books about mausers. Just fieldstrip is a brand new hd series with all the fieldstrips of all the guns.
Most of these were used by the wehrmacht and the kriegsmarine. This manual is also fully valid for the 1934 model. Paul mauser his life, company, and handgun development 1838 1914. Model numbers were not assigned to these mauser pistols, this was known as the 1916, or the humpback model. Founded in july 31, 1811, mauser has produced parts that numrich gun parts finds and delivers to you at great values. Problem with ammo for pocket mauser 1914 the firearms. Development and production, 18771946 by weaver, speed, and schmid. I have here in the paul mauser archive the original contract signed by paul mauser and the general victoriano huerta on the 20 april 1910. Can you advise me on a good book to research the best collectible 1914. Has anyone had experience with one of these pistols. Mauser bolt rifles by ludwig olson military mauser rifles of the world by robt. Basically the same except for the two level slide, a rare collectors model. This book is an attempt to catalog most of the variations into some sort of chronological order to resolve the confusion. The chapter in the book that you need is entitled mauser 191034.
Gun is in excellant condition, comes with original mag and holster. As example, consider the so called pistol family, introduced by paul mauser, fidel feederle and josef nickl in 19091910. Ball german military rifles and machine pistols 18711945 by hans dieter gotz the german rifle by john walter rifle and carbine 98 by dr. The mauser 1910 1914 1934 line of compact pistols was getting a bit old, and the sauer 38h and walther ppppk were very popular.