Make: Waffenfabrik Mauser

Model: Standard Postwar Commercial 1914

Serial Number: 342535

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1923-1929

Caliber: 7.65 Browning (.32 ACP)

Action Type: Striker Fired Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 3 3/8”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half-round blade that is integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a flat-topped "U" notch dovetailed into the top of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece checkered walnut with smooth borders that enclose the backstrap. There are some light nicks, compressions, and small scratches. The checkering is well defined with light handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The grip is in Very Good-plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original, numbered parts are matching.

Bore Condition: The bore is dark gray. The rifling shows wear, but is generally well defined. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 5 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is light wear at the leading edges of the barrel and slide. The grip areas show handling wear. Some worn areas have minor surface oxidation. There are a few light nicks and small scratches. The action shows operational wear. The grip screws are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a single 8-round magazine.

Our Assessment: Mauser began working on a locked-breech semi-automatic pistol, the M1907, and several patents were filed, but the pistol was never produced. The design was changed to a blowback design and released in 6.35mm (.25 ACP) in 1910. A slightly larger version of the same pistol was made in 7.65mm (.32 ACP) as the Model 1914. There are several variations due to changes such as lettering or slide serrations to name just a few, becoming the 1910/14, 1910/34, and 1934 models. The Model 10/14/34 pistols were made from 1910 until 1941, with close to a million pistols manufactured. This one is a standard 1914 Commercial model made in the 1920s. The pistol retains matching numbered parts, a fair bore and strong mechanics. It will make a nice addition to a collection of early pocket automatics. Please see our photos and good luck!