Info appreciated, 1914 humpback mauser 32acp
A friend of my husbands brought a gun he recently purchased by for us to see and look up in the books my husband has. We found the gun listed but would like more info if possible on its history. All the markings are "J.R.60 MGK.4. Waffenfabrik Mauser AG, Oberndorf a.N. Mausers Patent". Serial number 6241 and all match except trigger guard that is 241 only. We know the years used were 1914 to 1934 if I remember correctly. I heard them talking about its odd safety system but can`t remember all the details. Would like to know who this gun would have been issued to and approx. value. Any history on it is appreciated !!
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"J.R.60 MGK.4." would likely be 60th Infantry Regiment, 4th Machine Gun Company.
We need quality photos for a accurate assessment of value and identification.
This link gives instructions for posting photos.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294
A early model 1914 humpback Mauser with regimental markings would likely be a big buck item if factory original and in at least very good condition. Need quality photos though.0 -
Thanks for answering !! Gun is actually in good to excellent condition. Would post pics but gun doesn`t belong to us !! I looked at it and the original finish has a bit of wear along the area where it says JR 60 MGK 4 but its very little and the rest is still in excellent shape. The gun is tight. They were questioning if a screw in the handle was a replacement but were undecided. I just thought I would try to find out more about it for him. Were these in use in WW II ?? Was it a common gun at that time or were they issued to more elite officers ? It seems a small gun to have been issued to the common infantry !! I understand you can`t give a relative value without seeing it but a ball park value would be fine !! I appreciate the help !! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by marthahill
Thanks for answering !! Gun is actually in good to excellent condition. Would post pics but gun doesn`t belong to us !! I looked at it and the original finish has a bit of wear along the area where it says JR 60 MGK 4 but its very little and the rest is still in excellent shape. The gun is tight. They were questioning if a screw in the handle was a replacement but were undecided. I just thought I would try to find out more about it for him. Were these in use in WW II ?? Was it a common gun at that time or were they issued to more elite officers ? It seems a small gun to have been issued to the common infantry !! I understand you can`t give a relative value without seeing it but a ball park value would be fine !! I appreciate the help !!
The .32 automatic cartridge was considered adequate as a military cartridge by the Germans. Many different pistols chambered for the .32 were issued to both officers and enlisted men during both World Wars. The Mauser Model 1914 was very common during both wars, probably over 100,000 were made during just the first World War for the German military. The version made during the 1930's was slightly different and was known as the Model 1934.
Haven't seen a Humpback sold in many years. They are quite valuable because so few were made. My WAG is that one in Very Good, Factory Original Condition, with WW I regimental markings would be worth at least a couple of thousand. This might be even a low ball figure if you were to get a couple of German Imperial firearms collectors in a bidding war for it.0 -
The pic shown is different than the one shown in our gun digest as the 1914 humpback. Were there variations ? He has the same gun as shown in gun digest. I assume that the regimental markings are the J.R.60 MGK.4. ?? Is that correct ?? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by marthahill
The pic shown is different than the one shown in our gun digest as the 1914 humpback. Were there variations ? He has the same gun as shown in gun digest. I assume that the regimental markings are the J.R.60 MGK.4. ?? Is that correct ??
The picture shown is my Model 1900, Test Eagle Luger. I use it as my signature in this forum. J.R.60 MGK.4. are the regimentals. In the old German script the letter "J" is used instead of the letter "I".0 -
Shows you what I know about handguns doesn`t it ? Thanks to all that answered !! I am passing the info to the owner !! 0
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