Buster Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 This is my mauser model 1914 and was particular gun was manufactured between 1925/28 These guns were made from 1914 until 1934. A change to the shape of the grip frame resulted in the .32 ACP Model 1934, and the design was gradually replaced by the double-action Mauser HSc. The Model 1914 was a popular commercial gun in its day and was used through both world wars by various German police agencies and military units. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Weapons like this were also used by (German) officers in WW1. However, these were not ordonnance issue, and officers had to purchase their own pistols. A pistol was not regulation for an officer, only the M.1889 officers sword had to be worn. However, many officers made sure they armed themselves with some sort of pistol, and various types were in use, such as the Mauser type you illustrate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Yes that's correct, I omitted most of the portion on the information about WW1 as my post was getting rather long, I am sure British officers had to buy there own pistols as well as there german counterparts (someone correct me if i am wrong), can you imagine having to do that today? Nipping into Harrods to pick up a Glock 17 or a nice wee Sig Sauer , its laughable 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Completely different spirit in the old days. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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