Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf A.N. Model 1914 “Fourth Variant!"
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G. Oberndorf A.N.
Model: 1914 “Fourth Variant”
Serial: 335159
Date of Manufacture: 1923-1929
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3.4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped “335159 / WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A.N. / MAUSER'S PATENT”. The right side of the frame is stamped “MAUSER 7,65”. The right side of the frame is stamped “GERMANY”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Mauser Model 1914 marked Waffenfabrik Mauser’s transition from the earlier 6.35mm Model 1910 to a more powerful 7.65mm (.32 ACP) compact service pistol. Designed primarily by Josef Nickl and built on patents filed between 1912 and 1913, this fixed-barrel blowback pistol retained a striker-fired mechanism, internal magazine, and a manual safety lever on the left side. The initial “Humpback” first variant (1913–1914, serial range approx. 1–2,850) is distinguished by a milled-down slide over the ejection port and front slide arms, hand-engraved slide markings including the Mauser banner, and a sideplate cutout with the Mauser powder-barrel logo, while the second variant (early standard slide, serial range approx. 2,850–13,500) eliminated the humpback milling, adopted a full-width slide, and retained the internal mechanism, representing the move to regular production. The third variant (World War I production, serial range approx. 13,500–290,100) standardized a one-line, all-caps slide inscription, incorporated wartime simplifications such as deletion of the sideplate depression, and introduced the right-side caliber marking “Mauser-7,65,” becoming the most widely produced and issued variant. Following post-war retooling, the fourth variant (post-war commercial, circa 1923–1929, serial range approx. 290,100-467,700) restored finish and stock quality, featured a two-line slide address in capital sans-serif letters, and is the standard example encountered by collectors.
Model: 1914 “Fourth Variant”
Serial: 335159
Date of Manufacture: 1923-1929
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3.4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped “335159 / WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A.N. / MAUSER'S PATENT”. The right side of the frame is stamped “MAUSER 7,65”. The right side of the frame is stamped “GERMANY”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Mauser Model 1914 marked Waffenfabrik Mauser’s transition from the earlier 6.35mm Model 1910 to a more powerful 7.65mm (.32 ACP) compact service pistol. Designed primarily by Josef Nickl and built on patents filed between 1912 and 1913, this fixed-barrel blowback pistol retained a striker-fired mechanism, internal magazine, and a manual safety lever on the left side. The initial “Humpback” first variant (1913–1914, serial range approx. 1–2,850) is distinguished by a milled-down slide over the ejection port and front slide arms, hand-engraved slide markings including the Mauser banner, and a sideplate cutout with the Mauser powder-barrel logo, while the second variant (early standard slide, serial range approx. 2,850–13,500) eliminated the humpback milling, adopted a full-width slide, and retained the internal mechanism, representing the move to regular production. The third variant (World War I production, serial range approx. 13,500–290,100) standardized a one-line, all-caps slide inscription, incorporated wartime simplifications such as deletion of the sideplate depression, and introduced the right-side caliber marking “Mauser-7,65,” becoming the most widely produced and issued variant. Following post-war retooling, the fourth variant (post-war commercial, circa 1923–1929, serial range approx. 290,100-467,700) restored finish and stock quality, featured a two-line slide address in capital sans-serif letters, and is the standard example encountered by collectors.
The fifth variant (1914/34 transitional, 1929–1933, serial range approx. 467,700–526,000) updated the left-side slide inscription to MAUSER-WERKE A.G. OBERNDORF A.N., introduced refinements including stamped barrel pin and magazine release, and added a right-side patent marking, while the sixth variant (Model 1934 or 1914/34, early 1930s, serial range approx. 526,000–617,000) incorporated a one-piece curved-back grip, optional plastic grips, salt-blue finishes, and simplified markings, completing the evolution of the Model 1914 line. Although modest in caliber, the Model 1914 and its variants earned worldwide respect for their robust design, reliable function, and finely machined craftsmanship, forming a key bridge between Mauser’s early small pistols and later 1930s designs, remaining a collectible for enthusiasts today.
Contents:
This example will ship with one magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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