Last edited by sbrmike; 03/08/13 . Bayonets of Germany 1933-1945 During the World War II (1933-1945) period, Germany used three different marking systems on M1884/98 Third Pattern bayonet to identify manufacturers: First was the Number Code ( Zahlencode) used, officially, from 1925-1940 (e.g., S/155). Numbers modified are unknown. The sling swivels are on the bottom of the stock just as on the m/1896 rifle. 1910/14 model, this variation was manufactured between 1921 to 1928 with a serial number range between 221800 to 345000. pistol. All Swedish Mausers other than trials rifles were chambered for the 6.555mm cartridge, and all Swedish-made actions were proof-tested with a single 6.555mm proof round developing approximately 455MPa (65,992psi) piezo pressure (55,000 CUP). The Mauser Models 1910 and 1914 Pistols - Revivaler Submitted for Swedish trials were the M/1892 rifle and carbine based on elements of the m/1889 Belgian, m/1890 Turkish, and m/1891 Argentine Mauser rifles. Mauser 1914 Serial Number Dates - newlineleaders This is an all-matching pistol that retains 95-97% of the original blue finish with some mild silvering at the muzzle and along the projecting edges. Early in 1914 it was announced that a 7.65 mm. Most of the parts are marked with the two letters of the officer's name and in some cases with a + sign. PDF 2358 SERIALIZATION - NRA Museum (40.5 cm.) A FINE AND RARE 7.63mm 'C96' SELF-LOADING LARGE RING CARBINE - Christie's 1895 rifle made by DWM that bears a Transvaal contract C prefix serial number and the turned-down bolt handle common to late-production Boer . These humpback pistols were pilot models to test public acceptance of the new gun. For this report I test-fired a Chilean Mo. OK, the big disclaimer, my camera is not the best, and I am not the best photgrapher or artist. vestpocket (W.T.P.) Serial Number: 648591 Year of Manufacture: 1923-1930 Caliber: 7.63x25mm Mauser Action Type: Single Action Semi -Auto with Internal Magazine Markings: The top of the barrel chamber is marked "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N", the left shoulder with a double crowned "U" and the left with "648591". Model MS350B Model ES340B Model MM41OBN Model MS420B Model 107. Aside from Marstar (http://www.marstar.ca/index.html), you might find parts for your gun at SARCO, a New Jersey parts dealer; World Wide Gun Parts, San Diego, CA; Milarm, a Canadian gun parts dealer, and Gun Parts Corp., Hurley, New York. Some variations of this model are quite common, while others are extremely rare. The bolt handle is the same straight handle of the m/1896 rifle. This model is found with many variations and slight changes to the smaller parts, but all will have a hump on the slide. This law also restricts communications that promote an organization such as ours. 1879 fr Unteroffiziere, Sbelbajonett Mod. Work on a fixed-barrel type of arms was first done on rifles in 1907, but in 1908 interest had shifted to experimental work on a hand gun of this type. Serial Number Survey Of Vetterli Rifles I. The internal magazine can be loaded with single 6.555mm rounds by pushing the cartridges into the receiver top opening or via stripper clips. This variation will have a curved grip and the only serial number showing will be on the slide. The latter figures include 1914 models in both 6.35mm and the larger 7 .65mm (.32 ACP), added to Mausers pocket pistol offerings in July 1914. Even the largest North American parts dealers failed to identify my early 1910 and none had parts for it. The m/94 carbines have a unique serial number sequence beginning with 1. For example, the National Rifle Associations (NRA). Hand Guns - Mauser - Page 1 - Simpson Ltd fact that there are/were a couple hundred different models of Mauser rifles made for virtually every country in the world and you can see the impossibility of. In this hot bluing process, as the temperature is brought up, the surface turns a straw color which proceeds to blue and then to black. Wts/wtt Mauser model 1914 pistol. I have also included specs for both WTP models as they appear on Mr. Schoenbauers Web site. The Mauser Pocket Pistol 1910, somewhat larger and with a longer barrel than competing pocket pistols and therefore considered more reliable and accurate, was chambered only for 6.35mm (.25 ACP). The K-98k is a bolt action rifle that was built on the Model 98 system in the 8mm Mauser caliber. C96 Model 1902, Serial No. 1914, commercially). [1] This modification of some 5,300 rifles included the bolt handle turned-down in order to provide clearance for unimpaired operation of the bolt handle and three-position safety catch lever with a telescopic sight mounted. The synthetic was a temp home; you can see it has a good home now. K98k, for example.over 14 million K98ks were produced by close to a dozen different factories, each repeating and recycling serial numbers. Developed by Paul Mauser and his brother, Wilhelm, this single-shot blackpowder arm was superseded by a tubular-magazine repeater, the German Model 71/84. Typical of the type manufactured during the years 1930 to 1937 with a 10 round capacity magazine. semi automatic, centrefire, 7.65mm calibre, metal / timber, made by Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf, Germany 1896-1935. Mauser K-98k. Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf, Germany Gew 98 M98 8mm Wwi Bolt Action . Model 1870 Cadet Rifle IV. [7], Both subtypes of the family got a new simpler and shorter-range rear sight update designed by P. O. Fldt of Svenska Metallverken[sv] in 1936, which used a horizontal disk with ranges rotating a vertical screw in order to elevate the original tangent leaf (like a micrometer). Some Mauser pockets made during the transition have no Mauser banner, perhaps reflecting some indecision on what the new design was to be. In 1914 Mauser used the design of the model 1910 and built the model 1914 that is chambered for the larger 7.65mm(.32 ACP) round. First introduced in 1914 (Revised in 1934), System Self-cocking pistol with mass system and firing pin, Mauser Pocket Pistol 25ACP 6.35mm Scarce With Unit Markings Texas Gun Blog. Karbin m/1894 in (ceremonial) use by the Royal Guards in 2009. The m/1894 carbine was adopted in 1894 with the first 12,000 carbines being manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany. "AJACK" refers to the German optics manufacturer Adolph Jackenroll Optische Anstalt GmbH. Mauser Early Sporting Rifle - Type B Medium Action. The HSc was not derived from Mausers earlier pocket pistols. Those made before 1914 have serial numbers between 1 and 61,000 and those made during or after 1914 have serial numbers between 61,000 and 152,000 (1914-1917) and between 200,000 and 403,000 (1919-1934). The pistol was also adopted in 1936 by the various police and security forces of Germany. By searching for the rifle serial number (search box '. The highest 1918 serial number noted is 111,002. Gevr m/1938 purpose-built m/1938 (Type II) equipped with a turned-down bolt handle, Blank Firing Attachment (BFA) for Swedish Mauser m/1896B and m/1938B, Rifle scope m/1941 (ZFAjack490) for m/1941 sniper rifle, Rifle scope m/1944 (AGA365) for m/1941 sniper rifle, Knife bayonet m/1896 for m/1896 and m/1938 rifles (overall length 330mm/13in), Knife bayonet m/1914 for m/1894-14 carbine (overall length 460mm/18.1in), Knife bayonet m/1915 for m/1894-14 carbine, Royal Swedish Navy (overall length 635mm/25in). This Mauser pocket pistol model 1914 was manufactured some time between 1923 and 1929. This is why any of the Mauser pocket pistols are worth the effort to restore. Special military or other markings can boost these values greatly. This model was designated Modell HSc, and serial numbering started around 700,000. The main difference between the two models was in the dimensions to accept the larger caliber round. Giving a total of 143,230 m/1938 short rifles. Payment Methods: CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. Consequently they are collectors' items. One rifle is chambered in 858mmR Danish Krag caliber. Its quality is considered to be inferior to the 1910s and 1914s but still good. to get their reaction. Swedish production continued sporadically until 1918. 14.02.2021: Bewertungssystem auf gebrauchtwaffen.com: Trolle, Neider, Feiglinge, 13.09.2020: Mounting the rifle sling on K00/11, K11 and K31, 22.08.2020: Privatization markings on Swiss rifles, 07.05.2020: Advertising on swisswaffen.com. *WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER MODEL 1914 POCKET PISTOL. I deeply regret to report that he did so at the time he was about to hand in his 1915 Std. This carbine is very similar to the standard m/1894 except in the manner of sling attachment. The Mauser Pocket Pistol 1914. The m/94 carbines have a unique serial number sequence beginning with 1. 1899 M38B (M96/38) Swedish Mauser Short Rifle - milsurps.com Those made before 1914 have serial numbers between 1 and 61,000 and those made during or after 1914 have serial numbers between 61,000 and 152,000 (1914-1917) and between 200,000 and 403,000 (1919-1934). Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Serial Number Survey Of Vetterli Rifles - SwissRifles Serial number - 483053. Lot 3: Waffenfabrik Mauser A-G Oberndorf A.N. - Invaluable From the number 200,000 on, the 6.35 and 7.65 mm. 1899 ''Waffenfabrik''. . The serial number appears as S.500 on the left side-rail of the receiver. 16.04.2020: "Winter Bolt Handle" K11, myth or truth? The gun has wood grips and one magazine stamped "Mauser." I have a very early commercial Oberndorf Mauser model 98 receiver with B U proofs (pre 1913) It has Waffenfabrik Mauser-Oberndorf A/N on the left rail and no other markings besides the 3 digit serial number with no letter. The early plastic grip will have the MW(Mauser Werke) monogram while the Mauser banner is found on the late curved back plastic grip. It is the collectors, historians, researchers and authors that further derived model designations based on the earliest year of significant change in design or appearance. The Mauser C96: A Look Back | An Official Journal Of The NRA This pistol design was also very popular with the Japanese army. Late models will not have the Mauser Banner on the left side plate. Mauser 1914 Pistel Serial Numbers Model 66 Safari Model 66 Stuzen. Stripper clip loaded with Swedish 6.555mm surplus FMJ spitzer ammunition produced in 1976. As time went on it appeared in several slightly differing forms, but essentially it remained the same. The WTP (Westen Taschen Pistole) fitted into the palm of the hand and was chambered only for 6.35mm. In addition to that Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB produced 88,150 new m/38 short rifles between 1942 and 1944. Production information in German (D) and English (E) on all Mausers pocket pistols accompany the model profiles. 578, CIRCA 1900-1902 With 15.15/16 in. Swedish Mauser - Wikipedia Gerhard Schoenbauers Mauser, et al, imageinformation archive: http://www.vestpockets.bauli.at/, Reme Technology Museum (Firearms section), England: http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/arms/armindex.htm. Many rifles in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa have been sporterized to make deer (or similar game) hunting rifles, and many firearms manufacturers, including SAKO, Ruger and Winchester, produce new hunting rifles chambered in this cartridge. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. [12] The rear sighting element of iron sight lines of the short rifles converted from old m/96 rifles were adjustable for ranges from 250 to 600m (273 to 656yd) calibrated for 6.555mm m/94 round-nosed (B-projectile) ammunition. The most prevalent was the m/1914 long bayonet. 1934-1939-From 1914 to 1934 there had been little change in the 7.65 mm. 1. [2] These are the m/94 (Model 1894) carbine, m/96 (Model 1896) long rifle, m/38 (Model 1938) short rifle and m/41 (Model 1941) sniper rifle. The M1909 is, in essence, and export version of the Gewehr 98 used in the Imperial German Army. Model 1869/71 Rifles III. pocket pistol which, except for size, minor machining, and assembly differences, was a copy of the 9 mm. 1910 and 1914 Types-In 1909-1910 Mauser developed and produced a 6.35 mm. MAUSER WERKE All Models :: Gun Values by Gun Digest Some time around serial number 162,500 the right side of the slide is stamped Mauser 7.65. Manufacture Dates: 1882-1889 Eidgenssische Waffenfabrik, Bern The Swiss Vetterli rifle, designed by Swiss designer Friedrich Vetterli, the manager of the Neuhausen factory, and adopted in both Switzerland and Italy, utilized a Henry (Winchester) M1866 type tubular magazine and a bolt system derived from the German Dreyse needle fire rifle. 1910/14 model, this variation was manufactured between 1921 to 1928 with a serial number range between 221800 to 345000. Serial Number: Catalog Page: 191 Class: Curio & Relic Handgun Description: This is an excellent example of a very early production Mauser Model 1914 long barrel "humpback" pistol. Compare. Although the firm name had been changed from Waffenfabrik Mauser to Mauser-Werke in 1922, the new name was not used on the pocket pistols until 1929 or 1930, at about serial number 400,000. For easier loading a crescent shaped thumb hole cutout was introduced at the left rear of the receiver top. Swisswaffen.com tries to keep the information up to date and correct, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Below are some rough model guidelines that might be able to help. The wooden handles shows ware but you can see where there was a diamond pattern. It was a totally new design, being more streamlined in appearance. this variation was manufactured between 1910 to 1913 with a serial number range of 1 to 61000. Seller's Description: LSB#: 130125GS05 Make: Mauser Model: 1896 Broomhandle Standard Pre-War Commercial Serial Number: 231299 Year of Manufacture: 1914 or Earlier Caliber: 7.63x25MM Mauser (.30 Mauser Automatic) Action Type: Single Action Semi -Auto with Internal Magazine Markings: The top of the barrel at the chamber is marked "Waffenfabrik / Mauser / OberndorfA/N", and the right rear . Copyright 2013-2023 swisswaffen.com, Contact. 1934-1939-From 1914 to 1934 there had been little change in the 7.65 mm. 1895 Mauser Serial Numbers - selfiecolors Parabellum caliber, and this resulted in a pistol designated as Modell 1909. "Swedish Mausers" are a family of bolt-action rifles based on an improved variant of Mauser's earlier Model 1893, but using the 6.555mm cartridge, and incorporating unique design elements as requested by Sweden. All the m/42 telescopic sights (which had a problem with the sealing and thus could fog up) and most of the m/44 telescopic sights were replaced with AJACK 490 telescopic sights, which a decade after World War II were available in sufficient numbers. There is no bayonet attachment. 1899 ''Waffenfabrik'', WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS SWORD: Aluminum, *German Mauser Mod. This rifle became the main German battle rifle of World War II, and was exported by the Germans to several other countries. Source: specialized literary, particularly 'Bewaffnung und Ausrstung der Schweizer Armee seit 1817, Bnde 3 und 4', 'Die Repetiergewehre der Schweiz, Christian Reinhart, Kurt Sallaz, Michael am Rhyn, Verlag Stocker-Schmid' and 'Schweizer Militrgewehre Hinterladung 1860 - 1990, Ernst Grenacher' model, but in 1934 a change was made which altered its external appearance. The pistol saw service with the German Kriegsmarine(Navy), the Luftwaffe(Air Force) and the Wehrmacht(Army) which ordered about 8,000 pistols. Running swisswaffen.com costs more than 120 francs in hosting fees per month! Model 1878 Carbines IX. a new serial number system. Germany. There were two basic versions of this pistol: one made between early 1911 and July 1913, and another, updated version introduced in January 1914. Identifying Mauser Markings | An Official Journal Of The NRA Top to, Swiss Model 78 Vetterli Rifle, c. late 19th, German Gewehr 98 Bolt Action Rifle and Two, Three Swedish Bolt Action Rifles, c. late. And since Im no expert, view my information with an especially critical eye. [9], Mauser produced 40,000 m/1896 long rifles between 1899 and 1900, Carl Gustafs Stads Gevrsfaktori 475,000 m/1896 between 1896 and 1932 and Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB 20,000 m/1896 between 1942 and 1944. The Model 14s were built from 1914 until 1934, and of those serial numbers ranging from 40000 to 180000, most have German military acceptance markings, but some have the Prussian Eagle. pistol had been made in 1912 and. Successful functioning depended on the use of a special Parabellum cartridge with a lighter powder charge and lighter bullet, which was specially designed by Mauser for this weapon (Figs. 63mm Pistol: *German Mauser Mod. [7][16], In 1940, Finland bought 77,000 M1896 Mausers from Sweden in 6.555mm. Waffenfabrik Bern Model . Mauser Pistol C-96 (Broomhandle) Manufacture Dates - OldGuns.net Around serial number 277,000 the milled panel on the frame was discontinued. waffenfabrik | Pricing Guides Dictionary & Values - marks4antiques.com The Mauser pocket pistol model 1914 gets it shape and appearance from the patents of the Mauser model 1907 pistol. 1914 Mauser - 32 cal. One has been reported in Switzerland. Like Jack, Tom is not on the Web. This version is appropriately named due to the latch in the left side plate. a Waffenfabrik Bern Model . A Swiss Army bayonet, number 88387, blade. Mauser 1910 Serial Number Confusion | The Firearms Forum This version was revised slightly in 1934, allowing the use of stamped rather than more costly machined internal parts and sporting a curved, more comfortable grip. Foreign Mauser Serial Numbers. The highest 1918 serial number noted is 111,002. These people were mostly gun dealers and collectors so they know what theyre talking about. Length: approximately 44 inches. For pictures of many of the different models, please see a pdf. Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Straight-Pull Rifle Database. Mauser's Patent." On the right side of the slide it is stamped "Mauser-7,65." Also on the right side of the frame is a small, milled indentation. Waffenfabrik Mauser Serial Numbers - cleversummer Some time around serial number 162,500 the right side of the slide is stamped Mauser 7.65. Model 1881 Rifles XI. The m/1894 carbine and the m/1896 and m/1938 rifles were gradually phased out of Swedish service starting in the 1950s, although the sniper variants continued in service until the early 1980s. The pistol has a manual safety that is located on the left side of the frame and operated by the users thumb. models, however, which had their own series of numbering. *WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER MODEL 1914 POCKET PISTOL. Foreign-made copies are literally innumerable. At the outbreak of WWI in 1914, the German Army had . Possibly only 100 or less. Mauser, originally Kniglich Wrttembergische Gewehrfabrik ("Royal Wrttemberg Rifle Factory"), was a German arms manufacturer. Inf.gw. They were succeeded by the Ag m/42 semi-automatic rifle beginning in the late 1940s, followed by the Ak 4 battle rifle starting in the 1960s. MAUSER'S PATENT,1912. That would be so cool to have a 98 made in 1898! There is a slide hold-open device installed on this pistol, but once the slide is in the open position, it can only be released by inserting a fresh magazine either empty or charged. Model 66 Standard. In fact, few if any parts of the 6.35mm 1910s made during or after 1914 are interchangeable with those of the early 1910s because of a number of other design modifications (different sized striker, different trigger bar pivot design, different trigger sear design, etc.) The blades measure 10 inches in length. To expose the limb work the slide is first removed and the side plate, which is rabbeted at each end, is simply lifted up at the rear end and removed. Mauser C96 Semi-Automatic 7. The markings on the bottom are clear and crisp; a few are offset strikes, the D and the wierd symbol or letter above the pair of proofs. Also below, is a guide to on- and off-line reference materials and parts dealers. The serial number is prefixed with S and runs S.1 to S.1161 and possibly a few more. Numbering of the 6.35mm 1934s started around 403,000 and about 25,000 were produced. . The M1911 Carbine with serial number 140144 was produced in 1926. When surplus Swedish Mausers became available after World War II many m/1896 and m/1938 rifles were successfully converted by Carl Gustafs and Norma into the CG 63 Competition/Target Rifle chambered in 6.555mm and 7.6251mm NATO. Stiga also made sporterized versions in popular calibers, which are very well finished and balanced. Mauser reported the following total sales figures: 1911, 11,012 sold; 1912, 30 ,291; 1913, 18,856. Mauser Model 1896 "Broomhandle Mauser Pistol". pistols, being small, compact, and reliable, were desirable as light side arms. Identifying your Mauser pocket pistol can be a little tricky. The receiver has no evidence of any markings buffed off. After successful creation and activation of the account in the forum, the username and password can be used ( https://swisswaffen.com/?F=LOGIN ). Mauser did not officially designate model names for all of these different variations of this pistol. 12.02.2020: A rare modell 11 infantry rifle, 10.09.2019: Dagger modell 1943, how to attach the strap, 05.09.2019: Support swisswaffen.com on patreon.com, 20.12.2018: Replaced Bolt sleeves on Model 1931 carbine, 15.12.2018: Refurbishment markings on Swiss rifles, 23.06.2017: Laserzielgerte in der Schweiz, 20.04.2016: Bestandteile des Karabiner 31 (K31) gemss Reglement, Bewilligungen fr den Erwerb von Waffen in der Schweiz, Abnahme/Ankauf von Waffen und Waffensammlungen, swisswaffen.com Telegram Channel und swisswaffen.com Telegram Bot, Erstellen eines swisswaffen.com Benutzerkontos. [19] The CG competition/target rifles complied and evolved with the technical and dimensional FSR rulings then imposed for FSR shooting events. SWISS VETTERLI MODEL 78 BOLT ACTION RIFLE, A WWI period Imperial German Army 'butcher's', MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE. It may be surmised that carbines produced from the end of regular production in 1918 until 1932 numbered about 2,150. "Winter-Riegel" K11, Mythos oder Wahrheit? Swedish production (under license) started in 1898 at Carl Gustafs, but additional rifles were produced by Mauser during 1899 and 1900 because of delays in shipping additional production machinery from Germany to Sweden. It could fall into one of four categories: a Mauser Pocket Pistol 1910; a Mauser Pocket Pistol 1914 (or its slightly modified 1934 version), a Mauser Vest Pocket Pistol or the Mauser HSc. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. Mr. Schoenbauers downloadable .JPG images are scans of pistols from his own collection. This series of carbines were all manufactured in 1895, . This model deviates from the standard m/1894 carbine in several ways.
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