![]() I have found the following designations, which include a date and serial number ranges along with a description of features to be sufficient for general identification. ![]() These derived model designations could be endless if one were determined for every use marking, time period or unique feature. Pender III, in 1971 published Mauser Pocket Pistols 1910-1946, it was necessary to derive new name designations to describe the variations he encountered. 32 cal and 1934 model for the re-designed curved back grip. The initial derived model designations were 1914 model for pistols in. Authors, researchers and collectors further derived model designations based on the earliest year of significant change in appearance. ![]() Model variations of 6.35mm and 7.65mm Mauser Pocket Pistols of the 1910 design Because Mauser did not officially designate model names for these pistols they are commonly referred to as 1910 model Mausers regardless of caliber. Close to a million 6.35mm and 7.65mm pistols were produced so even in today’s market some variations are common, some are rare and some are very rare. In 1914 the 7.65mm and the revised 6.35mm were introduced and production continued till 1940 when the introduction of the Hammer Self Cocking ‘HSC’ model and WWII ended manufacturing of the design. Improvements in the design and methods of manufacturing discovered between 19 were applied to the 6.35mm pistols. The prototype in 7.65mm was successful and the early version is known as the ‘Humpback’. Another 9mm prototype known as the model 1912/14 was produced but again the production was a short run. Mauser continued to experiment with the design in larger calibers. 61,000 were produced during the first 3 years. ![]() The first 6.35mm pistol, the ‘Sidelatch’, was introduced in 1910 and was very successful. This early pistol, very similar to the 6.35mm ‘Sidelatch’, was not commercially successful and production was short run. Between 1907and 1909 a prototype in 9mm was introduced. Mauser Pocket Pistols of the 1910 design Mauser pocket pistols are a scaled down version of an earlier design prototype. ![]()
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