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shugy · 06-10-2012, 12:07 PM

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just recieved a mauser semi-auto pistol, can't find any info from normal sites,think its a 1910 or 14 mod but unsure. has safety on body just above slightly behind grip, all markings are in german with reveiesgug written just above trgger any body have a clue what this is and how old?

Hammerslagger · 06-10-2012, 12:28 PM

Welcome.

Suggest that you post some detailed pictures; especially of any markings.

JLA · 06-10-2012, 12:33 PM

Pics indeed. Mauser made many pistols between 1880 and 1940, the most prevalent of which was the C96 broomhandle

shugy · 06-10-2012, 01:02 PM

heres some pics

Alpo · 06-10-2012, 01:13 PM

Appears to be a 1906 FN 32, except that the FN had a straight backstrap and that one is curved.

Looks nothing like any Mauser I've seen.

Stamped all over that gun are Belgian proofs. Next to the word MAUSER that LEG in an oval is the proof for Liege Belgium. Those tower-looking things next to it are the Perron. Also Belgian.

http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_All_Proofmarks.html

With an obvious Belgian gun marked Mauser, I'm kinda thinking "Chinese copy".

Or somebody stamped it MAUSER because "everyone knows" that Belgian guns are crap while Mausers are great guns. Done to make it easier to sell.

RJay · 06-10-2012, 01:23 PM

All the markings are crudely hand engraved, I agree with Alpo, either Chinese or Khyber Pass. I opp for the second, every thing about the gun looks crude.

shugy · 06-10-2012, 01:23 PM

Thanks alpo, most info i've seen yet, is it safe to fire?

Hammerslagger · 06-10-2012, 01:36 PM

I would advise one NOT TO FIRE IT. I do not think anyone here can know if it is safe to fire, or not.

The India/Pakistan or China hand-made copies of well known British and European guns are metallurgical unknowns. They are almost never heat-treated or properly proofed.

In a low pressure caliber like .32 ACP, you may never have a problem; or you may get injured. Getting hurt is not good. Therefore, on a risk vs benefit basis; I advise not to load and fire it for fun.

shugy · 06-10-2012, 01:58 PM

Thanks to all, what a great site! maybe it will make a nice bookend!

Jim K · 06-10-2012, 02:51 PM

"Mauser made many pistols between 1880 and 1940..."

Yep, but that is not one of them.

I agree that it is probably Chinese or Khyber pass origin. Just FWIW, no Mauser-made pistol would have Belgian proofs, even if it were sold in Belgium, since Belgium recognized German proof.

Jim

JLA · 06-10-2012, 04:08 PM

ill agree something looks fishy. take to a gunsmith and have him check it for safe operation. Dont fire it until its deemed safe.

06-10-2012, 12:07 PM	#1
shugy Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	mauser just recieved a mauser semi-auto pistol, can't find any info from normal sites,think its a 1910 or 14 mod but unsure. has safety on body just above slightly behind grip, all markings are in german with reveiesgug written just above trgger any body have a clue what this is and how old? --> Last edited by shugy; 06-10-2012 at 12:57 PM..

06-10-2012, 12:28 PM	#2
Hammerslagger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,099	Re: mauser Welcome. Suggest that you post some detailed pictures; especially of any markings.

06-10-2012, 12:33 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,410	Re: mauser Pics indeed. Mauser made many pistols between 1880 and 1940, the most prevalent of which was the C96 broomhandle __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-10-2012, 01:02 PM	#4
shugy Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	Re: mauser heres some pics

06-10-2012, 01:13 PM	#5
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: mauser Appears to be a 1906 FN 32, except that the FN had a straight backstrap and that one is curved. Looks nothing like any Mauser I've seen. Stamped all over that gun are Belgian proofs. Next to the word MAUSER that LEG in an oval is the proof for Liege Belgium. Those tower-looking things next to it are the Perron. Also Belgian. http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_All_Proofmarks.html With an obvious Belgian gun marked Mauser, I'm kinda thinking "Chinese copy". Or somebody stamped it MAUSER because "everyone knows" that Belgian guns are crap while Mausers are great guns. Done to make it easier to sell. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

06-10-2012, 01:23 PM	#6
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,504	Re: mauser All the markings are crudely hand engraved, I agree with Alpo, either Chinese or Khyber Pass. I opp for the second, every thing about the gun looks crude. __________________ RonJames

06-10-2012, 01:23 PM	#7
shugy Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	Re: mauser Thanks alpo, most info i've seen yet, is it safe to fire?

06-10-2012, 01:36 PM	#8
Hammerslagger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,099	Re: mauser I would advise one NOT TO FIRE IT. I do not think anyone here can know if it is safe to fire, or not. The India/Pakistan or China hand-made copies of well known British and European guns are metallurgical unknowns. They are almost never heat-treated or properly proofed. In a low pressure caliber like .32 ACP, you may never have a problem; or you may get injured. Getting hurt is not good. Therefore, on a risk vs benefit basis; I advise not to load and fire it for fun.

06-10-2012, 01:58 PM	#9
shugy Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	Re: mauser Thanks to all, what a great site! maybe it will make a nice bookend!

06-10-2012, 02:51 PM	#10
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: mauser "Mauser made many pistols between 1880 and 1940..." Yep, but that is not one of them. I agree that it is probably Chinese or Khyber pass origin. Just FWIW, no Mauser-made pistol would have Belgian proofs, even if it were sold in Belgium, since Belgium recognized German proof. Jim

06-10-2012, 04:08 PM	#11
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,410	Re: mauser ill agree something looks fishy. take to a gunsmith and have him check it for safe operation. Dont fire it until its deemed safe. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!