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[tony john]

A long time friend passed away and left me a 1914 pistol. Wanting to know as much as I
can about the weapon, I've decided to join this forum.
I am 75 years old, retired machinist, and a firearm and motorcycle enthusiast.
Hopefully, I can learn something and possibly find a new ( or old ) friend.
I live in the State of Virginia, USA

[1914mauser]

Hello Tony,

Welcome to the forum. I can provide some specifics about your 1914 if you supply the serial number, caliber and a description of any markings you can find. You can learn how to identify the model variations by reading this:

http://old.mauserguns.com/Mauser1910.pdf

Regards,

[tony john]

Dear Mr. Mason
Thanks for your interest in helping me with ID of my pistol.
Ser.# is 36092. # is stamped on the left front of the slide and at the rear of the frame.
092 appears on the barrel lug and at the bottom of the frame where the trigger drops through.
The front sight is ramped with horiz. lines milled into the face.
The right hand side of the slide has no markings and a " pocket" milled into the frame
directly above the one piece wooden grip.
Behind the rear sight are stamped a crown above a crown above a U
in front of the rear sight is a mark that I am unable to describe.
The address is one line in capital letters:
WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A-G. OBERNDORFa N. MAUSER'S PATENT
                     .            ?

The Mauser Logo appears below on the frame.
I'll send pic's as soon as I figure out how to post them !
Thanks, Tony

[1914mauser]

Tony,

You have a 1914 War era pistol. The mark in front of the rear sight is an Imperial acceptance mark which means that it was purchased by the German Imperial army for use by the military. It was most likely used during WWI. The serial number places its production in 1915. The Mauser banner you describe is actually on the side plate, not the frame. The marking behind the rear sight is a Crown/U proof marking.

I hope this helps, Congratulations and welcome to the forum.

Regards,

[tony john]

Sir,
Thanks for your efforts !