Mauser 1934

F4phantom · Sep 30, 2020

Saw the other thread and decided to contribute. I have a Mauser 1934 that was brought back from Europe by my uncle. It was on a road ready to be driven over by a tank and he grabbed several items; several French shotguns, Mauser 9mm rifle, Luger, a backpack, and a Japaneses two handed sword. I was given the Luger and the Mauser pistol after his death. The only story he ever told us was how he got the items.

I fired it about 51 years ago and it worked fine then. Still have the 7.65 (32 ACP) ammo for it. It would make a nice conceal carry piece. I think they were called pocket pistols back in the day.

Tought you might enjoy.

kaaskop49 · Sep 30, 2020

Nice little gun. I have a 'thing' for small handguns (Like J-frames, maybe

?). The German armed forces in WWII used many 1000s of small .32 automatics, many, if not most, appropriated from the arsenals of countries they overran. I'm fairly certain these .32s were more common than Lugers/P-38s in German holsters.

Carry piece? I wouldn't. IMO, this is more of a historical treasure than a gun. And the story of how it was saved is priceless! Thanks much and stay safe, OP!

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Drm50 · Sep 30, 2020

The Mauser is very dependable and accurate pistols of its era. I don’t know where story originated but JM Browning was suppose to carry one of his 1900 model 32s on walks to plink with. I went through a dozen of them and never found one of plinking accuracy. I’ve only had two Mauser 32s and one 25acp, forget model but looks just like 34. The Mausers outshot Walther PP, Savage and several other good quality 32s. The 25 I had was in Imperial German holster on belt with Imperial Falcon on buckle. Guy who got it said it was W1 staff officers pistol. I’ve had a bucket of 25s from Walther, Colt to low end and the Mauser shot well enough to be plinker.

moosedog · Sep 30, 2020

Very nice rig and a good honest story. I collect WWII bringbacks and yours is in really great condition as is the holster.
I personally wouldn't carry it because of it's historical and sentimental value. Thanks for posting.

Absalom · Sep 30, 2020

kaaskop49 said:
...The German armed forces in WWII used many 1000s of small .32 automatics, many, if not most, appropriated from the arsenals of countries they overran. I'm fairly certain these .32s were more common than Lugers/P-38s in German holsters.

The Model 1934 was an official issue sidearm for the German Navy.

Apart from that, one has to distinguish the 7.65 pistols from the full-size battlefield pistols P08 and P38. The latter were part of the unit inventory, usually by company, and were issued to field officers, NCOs, and certain troops based on function. So there’d be a Luger with a certain rack number for the company commander; if that guy got promoted out of the unit, the pistol stayed behind for the next CO.

In contrast, most 7.65 pistols were personal sidearms carried away from the front lines. Officers were required to purchase their own sidearm to carry with the standard day uniform. Only limited numbers of 7.65 pistols were issued to other ranks for special duties, like couriers. And only officers were permitted to carry a sidearm in uniform off duty.

In the occupied areas outside the Reich, many soldiers acquired their own pistols and could have them officially noted in their papers, allowing carry at all times due to an often hostile population. They could not take those into Germany if they went on leave. Most of those pistols were captures of foreign make.

BLACKHAWKNJ · Sep 30, 2020

I have an M1914, same gun, different grips, also a GI bring back. Ergonomics a little clunky by our standards, safety a little hard to engage and disengage. Good shooter.

nutsforsmiths · Sep 30, 2020

I used to own a well used M1914 in 32 and it was a really nice shooter with a smooth trigger. I sold it off years ago for something else and have been looking off and on for another one in better shape to replace it.

Old_Cop · Sep 30, 2020

That looks like a very fine example, don't carry it.

Walter Rego · Sep 30, 2020

Nice gun & holster and a great story. I agree with the advice not to carry it. I have an earlier one before they went with the curved backstrap stocks. I also have its .25 caliber baby brother. I have not fired the .25 but the .32 is pleasant to shoot and surprisingly accurate at self defense range.

Kurusu · Sep 30, 2020

Walter Rego said:
Nice gun & holster and a great story. I agree with the advice not to carry it. I have an earlier one before they went with the curved backstrap stocks. I also have its .25 caliber baby brother. I have not fired the .25 but the .32 is pleasant to shoot and surprisingly accurate at self defense range.

Got the same set.

mauser9 · Sep 30, 2020

Very nice and enjoyed all the posts. My book says made from 1934-39. Waffenamt marked guns worth a pemium.

Jal5 · Sep 30, 2020

Very nice gun. In much better condition than mine also a WWII bring back by my uncle. Shoots well at self defense range.
Joe

2152hq · Oct 1, 2020

Very nice Mauser pistol.

I have a 1914 Mauser 32. Not nearly the condition of yours.
Great shooter, remarkably accurate. I bought it for $150 a couple years ago. Not really looking for such at the time, but at that price I wasn't going to refuse the offer.
It has post WW1 Police markings on the grip strap which are not really that uncommon I guess.

I believe the OP's holster is a late War mfg 'Ersatz' (sp?) type made from paper and thin layers of leather laminated together.
It just has that look about it to me.

That material was introduced to ease up on a dwindling leather supply.
Time has made most of the articles very fragile.

Most have little of their flexibility left and are often cracked, torn and ripped.
Very nice examples alone can bring very good $$

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