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Category - Mauser Pistols - Military Pistols - German

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Mauser Pistols
Military Pistols - German

“GI” WORLD WAR II German MAUSER Model 1934 Pistol C&R in .32 ACP (7.65mm) German Side Arm with EXTRA MAGAZINE

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“GI” WORLD WAR II German MAUSER Model 1934 Pistol C&R in .32 ACP (7.65mm)

German Side Arm with EXTRA MAGAZINE

Here we present a C&R Mauser Model 1934 Pistol, made circa the mid to late-1930s in Oberndorf, Germany. The history of the Model 1934 dates back to 1910 with Mauser’s introduction of a well-built, if somewhat oversized 6.35 mm Browning (.25 ACP) with the Model 1910. Beautifully made, the Model 1910 was certainly one of the more unusual-looking semi-automatics of the time, but it functioned well and became an instant hit with some 60,000 being built between 1910 and 1913. Production continued on the Model 1910 until 1934.

The Model 1910 was so successful that Mauser decided to press its luck and, in 1914, introduced a larger caliber version chambered in 7.65 mm Browning (.32 ACP) called the Model 1914. Over their life spans, the Models 1910 and 1914 went through several minor cosmetic and mechanical changes, but, for the most part, remained essentially the same. During World War I, the German military even purchased some 100,000 Model 1914s for its troops.

With the rise of smaller, handier pocket pistols by other makers, Mauser decided to give the Model 1914 a minor facelift. So, in 1934 an “updated” version was marketed as the Model 1934. In fact, mechanically the Model 1934 was virtually identical to the Model 1914 with the most noticeable difference between the two being the introduction of a more comfortable, rounded grip on the newer pistol. Because it was considerably larger than many of its rivals, the M1934’s sales lagged and the company decided to cease production around 1941, favoring instead the more streamlined and compact double-action HSc.

The overall condition is fine. Original blue finish. The numbers match. The action is excellent and the bore is fine: shiny with sharp rifling. The grip is solid with the initials “GI” carved into the back, possibly something put there by an American GI who captured the piece while in theater.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 3-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65 mm Browning)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1500

#233378
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes