Waffenfabrik Mauser 1914/34 Early Commercial .32 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol C&R
SOLD FOR: $1200.01
LSB#: 210814JE01
Make: Waffenfebrik Mauser
Model: 1914/34 Early Commercial. This pistol, serial number 464417, is photoed on Page 145 of Roy G. Pender III’s book “Mauser Pocket Pistols 1910-1946”.
Serial Number: 464417
Year of Manufacture: Early 1930s
Caliber: 7.65 Browning (.32 ACP)
Action Type: Striker Fired Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “464417” and “WAFFEBNFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A.N. / MAUSER’S PATENT”. The underside of the slide is marked with small inspection marks. The top of the slide behind the rear sight has a crown over “U” proof. The left sideplate is marked with a banner logo and “417” on the bottom next to the trigger. The left side of the lug at the underside front of the barrel is marked “417” and the right side is marked with a crown over “U” proof. The back of the frame is marked “464417”.The right side of the slide is marked “Cal. 7,65”.
Barrel Length: 3 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade that is integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a flat-topped “U” notch dovetailed into the top of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece checkered wood with smooth borders that enclose the backstrap. There are some scattered little draglines, compressions, nicks, and alight hairline scratches. There are areas of thinned finish and finish loss. There are light handling marks. The checkering has rub wear but is flat from the factory. The grip is in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original with touchups.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 89% of its current metal finish. Areas have been touched up, most noticeable on the slide. There are some scuffs that have thinned the finish and some spots of finish loss, most noticeable on the front strap and sides of the slide toward the front. There are some little spots of finish loss from previous oxidation and some little spots of frost, most noticeable on the sideplate, right side of the frame, and frontstrap. The slide has a plumish hue. There is some thinning on the edges. There are a few little nicks and scratches, most noticeable on the front strap. There are some light handling marks. The grip screws are lightly worn and the markings are clear, many have white color-fill. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety is set by pushing down on the safety lever and released by pushing in on the small button just below it. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one 8-round blued magazine and a copy of Roy G. Pender III’s book “Mauser Pocket Pistols 1910-1946”.
Our Assessment: Mauser began working on a locked-breech semi-automatic pistol, the M1907, and several patents were filed, but the pistol was never produced. The design was changed to a blowback design and released in 6.35mm in 1910. A slightly larger version of the same pistol was made in 7.65mm as the Model 1914. There are several variations due to changes such as lettering or slide serrations to name just a few, becoming the 1910/14, 1910/34, and 1934 models. The Model 10/14/34 pistols were made from 1910 until 1941, with close to a million pistols manufactured. This pistol is an early commercial 1914/34 and comes with one magazine. It also comes with a copy of “Mauser Pocket Pistols 1910-1946” by Roy G. Pender III. It must be a rarer variant because in the book this exact pistol is the only pistol that has been observed of this variant, it can be seen on page 145. This would be a great pickup for someone looking for a small pocket pistol or a collector of European pistols! Please see our photos and good luck!