world war 2 era pistol
I was wondering what information I could find out about a gun that my wife's grandfather brought back from germany after world war 2. It is small .25 or .22 cal nickel plated mauser serial numbers are there and everything works. It has some small blemishes of rust but nothing major. I believe the original grip to be wooden and it is missing, but otherwise intact and functional. Does anyone have any idea what we should be insuring this family heirloom for? Also, does anyone know how to trace it and maybe tell us where it came from since he never talked about it?
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It could be a Mauser HSC, 7.65mm (.32ACP caliber). Check this auction for comparison:
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=165692024
It could also be one of several other models but your description lacks sufficient details. What are all of the markings and where are they located? Detailed pictures would really help.
The caliber markings should be on the frame. If they are illegible, your gun may have been chrome-plated after it was captured as was common for GI's to do with their "war trophies".0 -
There are a number of Mauser pistols it could be. As they say, a pic is worth a thousand words.
Value, if missing grips, not in pristine shape, probably won't be a ton. Likely $500 at the top end, more likely something in the $200-$300 range. Probably not even worth insuring if your only firearm.0 -
imal1981....thanks for your question. You have come to the right place to have your questions answered about your relative's Mauser pistol. But we need photos to tell you what you have as Mauser made several different pistols used by the German military in WWII. If you can't do photos go over the pistol with a glass and tell us every mark you see (serial #, German military acceptance marks, measurements) that could help us further. But photos are the best. 0 -
The Mauser Model 1910 as shown in this photo has a one piece wooden grip. 
The latter vest pocket .25's that Mauser made had two piece plastic grips.
Unfortunately few of the Model 1910's were factory nickel plated. Mostly this was done after the end of the war by the G.I.'s who wanted to pretty up their souvenirs. In light of this a nickel plated Model 1910 missing the grip wouldn't have great collectors value. It would be best though if you could post quality photos of your pistol.0 -
Thanks everyone for the info. I don't have pics at this time but I do have the serial number. 97095. I am pretty sure it was not plated later it seems to be the original finish. It looks like the Mauser 1910 in the picture below but doesn't have the 6.35 marking that I can find. I don't know if I can look up the serial number somewhere or not. 0
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