1913 Mauser Model 1910/14 Transitional .25 ACP Pocket Pistol Crown/U C&R

Description:
MANUFACTURER: MAUSER-WERKE A.G., OBERNDORF A.N. 
MODEL: 1910/14 TRANSITIONAL POCKET PISTOL 
ISSUE DATE: 1913–1914 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: GERMANY 
SERIAL NUMBER: 259994 
MANUFACTURER CODE: COMMERCIAL MAUSER PRODUCTION 
PROOFS: CROWN/U (GERMAN COMMERCIAL FINAL PROOF) 
ISSUED BRANCH: COMMERCIAL / PRIVATE PURCHASE 
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: WORLD WAR I ERA  
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: MAUSER BANNER LOGO 
CALIBER: 6.35MM BROWNING (.25 ACP) 
CAPACITY: 8 ROUNDS 
BARREL LENGTH: 3.40" 
BARREL FEATURES: FIXED  
RIFLING: 6-GROOVE RH TWIST 
OPERATING SYSTEM: BLOWBACK 
ACTION: SEMI-AUTO 
TRIGGER: SINGLE ACTION 
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE, REAR NOTCH 
FRAME: STEEL FRAME 
GRIP: CHECKERED WALNUT
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED / NITRE BLUE 
CONDITION: GOOD SURPLUS CONDITION WITH HONEST AGE AND HANDLING WEAR 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: TRANSITIONAL MODEL CHARACTERISTICS, HEEL MAGAZINE RELEASE, STRAWED TRIGGER, MAUSER BANNER LOGO, ORIGINAL STYLE MAGAZINE 
WHAT’S INCLUDED: PISTOL & MAGAZINE 
The Mauser Model 1910/14 Transitional represents one of the most interesting periods in Mauser pocket pistol development. Produced during the years immediately preceding the First World War, these pistols bridge the gap between the earliest Model 1910 designs and the later standardized Model 1914 configuration. Chambered in 6.35mm Browning (.25 ACP), they were intended for discreet personal protection and became popular among civilians, officers, and private purchasers throughout Europe.
Built around a simple blowback operating system, the Model 1910/14 earned a reputation for dependable performance and excellent mechanical quality. The fixed barrel design contributed to surprisingly good accuracy for a pistol of its size, while the all-steel construction gave the pistol a solid feel uncommon among many contemporary pocket automatics. Its compact dimensions made it easy to carry without sacrificing reliability.
This example displays desirable transitional features including the distinctive "Mauser-6,35" slide legend, Mauser banner logo, and commercial Crown/U proof markings. The Crown/U mark denotes final commercial proof testing under German proof law and is commonly encountered on quality pre-war Mauser commercial production. Combined with the serial number range and configuration, these characteristics place the pistol squarely within the highly collectible transitional production period.
Collectors increasingly seek transitional Mauser pocket pistols because they represent a relatively short production window and display features that differ from both earlier and later variants. Original markings, period-correct configuration, and pre-war commercial manufacture all contribute to their appeal. These pistols are encountered far less frequently than many later European pocket automatics, making them attractive additions to advanced Mauser collections.
More than a century after its manufacture, this Mauser remains a tangible artifact from the golden age of German firearms craftsmanship. The combination of finely machined steel, classic pre-war styling, and Mauser heritage gives the pistol exceptional visual presence. Whether displayed alongside Imperial German arms or added to a specialized Mauser collection, it stands as a remarkable example of early twentieth-century German gunmaking.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .25 ACP (6.35mm Browning, 6.35×16mmSR)
Manufacturer: MAUSER
Model: 1910/14
Serial Number: 259994
Barrel Length: 3.40
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1913

Price: $674.99
Shipping: $34.99
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