Difference Mauser 1914 and a 1934

Iowa

March 15, 2004 05:56

Good Morning All,
How can you tell the difference between a Mauser 1914 and a Mauser 1934. The pictures of the gun look the same to me. I have a pistol 7,65 with a serial number of 32095x. On one side of the barrel it reads WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A-G OBERNDORF A N MAUSER'S PATENT
Any information would be helpful. Thanks Susan

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  rufe-snow

  March 15, 2004 06:04

  The most prominent and visable difference is in the shape of the grip. The 1914 has a wooden grip that is straight in back. A lot of the 1934's have wooden or plastic grips that have a rounded back to the gripstrap.
  
  From the serial number of your pistol I believe that you have a 1914, with the above type of straight rear gripstrap.
  
  Here are a couple of links to pictures on PANCHO'S excellent web-site that show you the the difference in the grips.
  
  
  http://www.panchogun.com/FVWebPhotos/FV-Mauser-M1914-Schupo-Dz-5x100px.jpg
  
  
  http://www.panchogun.com/FVWebPhotos/FV-Mauser-M1934-E-655-High-Polish-5x100px.jpg
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Iowa

  March 15, 2004 06:23

  Thanks-
  But I have a rounded wooden grip. Would it help if I emailed a pic? Thanks Susan

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  rufe-snow

  March 15, 2004 06:29

  quote:Originally posted by Iowa
  Thanks-
  But I have a rounded wooden grip. Would it help if I emailed a pic? Thanks Susan
  
  
  
  
  Perhaps if you compare your pistol to those I've shown in the links, it will be clearer regarding the rounded rear gripstrap?
  
  

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  Iowa

  March 15, 2004 06:46

  I understand now. The curve in the grip threw me. The links you made available were excellent. You were absolutely correct once again. Thanks again for the helpful information. - Susan

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