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H&R and Mauser info wanted

sergei
Hi

I recently got two handguns that my grandfather got during ww2, and I seek all the info I can get on them...

One is a H&R pocket-size revolver, cal .32S&W, 5 rounds. On top of the barrel it says: H.&R. ARMS CO. WORCHESTER, MASS. U.S.A. - The image showing the left side of the barrel is not very good, but I think it says: 32 S&W CTG8 (the '8' could be a 'B').

H%26R-01.jpg


The other gun is a Mauser pistol, cal 7,65mm. On the front-left side of the barrel: 3B3534 - This gun is in no good condition due to rust.

Mauser-01.jpg


More images of both guns: http://home.nktv.no/sewolle/bilder/

I'll be very happy for all info on either of them. Year of production, what use they were ment for, etc... I will try to provide some better/sharper images in a few days. Thanks.


Sergei W
Kristiansund, Norway
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  • Bill Costik
    As far as I can tell your Mauser is a Model 1910. They were used extensively throughout WWI and later by the SS Police units. They were exported as well. Does yours have any marks such as a Swastika or eagle? Depending on the condition of the interior you might still be able to fire it. It fires .32ACP. I don't want you to get the wrong idea, you have to decide for yourself if you want to try it. Just remember its an old gun and may blow up. Hope this helps you.
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  • Bill Costik
    As far as I can tell your Mauser is a Model 1910. They were used extensively throughout WWI and later by the SS Police units. They were exported as well. Does yours have any marks such as a Swastika or eagle? Depending on the condition of the interior you might still be able to fire it. It fires .32ACP. I don't want you to get the wrong idea, you have to decide for yourself if you want to try it. Just remember its an old gun and may blow up. Hope this helps you.
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  • Bill Costik
    As far as I can tell your Mauser is a Model 1910. They were used extensively throughout WWI and later by the SS Police units. They were exported as well. Does yours have any marks such as a Swastika or eagle? Depending on the condition of the interior you might still be able to fire it. It fires .32ACP. I don't want you to get the wrong idea, you have to decide for yourself if you want to try it. Just remember its an old gun and may blow up. Hope this helps you.
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  • Bill Costik
    As far as I can tell your Mauser is a Model 1910. They were used extensively throughout WWI and later by the SS Police units. They were exported as well. Does yours have any marks such as a Swastika or eagle? Depending on the condition of the interior you might still be able to fire it. It fires .32ACP. I don't want you to get the wrong idea, you have to decide for yourself if you want to try it. Just remember its an old gun and may blow up. Hope this helps you.
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  • sergei
    No, it has no such markings... And, I will never try to fire the gun. Due to a lot of razzia's in private homes in 1942/43, my grandfather did not dare to have the gun in his home. So it lay burried for almost two years, and was too damaged by rust when he dug it up again.

    Thanks for the info :)


    Sergei W
    Kristiansund, Norway
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  • Bill Costik
    Hey Sergei sorry I don't know why my computer posted my anwser 5 times. looks like a couple of great guns with a real interesting history.
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  • Bill Costik
    http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~gunz/E109.jpg
    check this picture, maybe your gun is a cut-down barrel? Look at the end for tool marks or anything like that. I think you could probably fire this one too, if you want. Just make sure you buy .32 S&W, and not .32 H&R Magnum. I dount the magnum would fit in the chambers anyways. Hope this helps you.
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  • sergei
    The picture is very similar, but i'm pretty sure the barrel has not been cut. But, i'll check it more closely in a couple of days. It's currently stored at the local police station - i need to be a member of a pistol club for at least 6 months before i get a permit to own a handgun (Norwegian law).

    And yes, i will probably try to fire it some day. It seems to be in pretty good shape. Btw, the markings on the left side of the barrel is: 32 S&W CTGE (not CTG8). I'll post more soon. Thanks

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    Sergei
    Kristiansund, Norway
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