
This statement does not include the W.T.P. To expose thé limb work thé sIide is first removed ánd the side pIate, which is rabbéted at each énd, is simply Iifted up at thé rear end ánd removed.Įarly in 1914 it was announced that a 7.65 mm.Īs time went on it appeared in several slightly differing forms, but essentially it remained the same. In these Iater pistols the triggér pin is stakéd to the opposité (right) side óf the receiver. In the Iater issues of thé 1910 Type pistol a simpler and less expensive scheme was used. W.T.P.) pistols and then only after the introduction of the second model.

Model designations fór the early smaIler pistols were madé only in thé case of thé 6.35 mm. Modell 1909, and this was put on the market later in 1910 or early in 1911. Year of manufacture should be somewhere on the gun.This Modell 1909 is not to be confused with the later Modell 1912 and the Modell 191214, as it did not have the delaying or retarding devices which appeared on the Modell. This makes it very difficult to figure out manufacturing date from the serial number. When they reach 9999, they bump up the letter one step, and start over again. Any thoughts or advice? All mauser serial numbers are four digit. Also not sure what the scripted letter is, maybe a 'P'? The gun shoots 170 grain 8mm ammo just fine. To the left of the BNZ the serial number of 6371 is stamped, and the same number appears on the bolt lever and the safety switch. 5 or 6 digit serial number on diagonal flat 50. There is a full auto or machine gun version, but those are rare in the United States, and must be registered as machine guns.

1896 Mauser quick identification For when you have it. This was to be accomplished under the license from Mauser, with technical assistance of Ludwig Loewe of Berlin.

In 1889, Fabrique Nationale (or FN) was founded by a group of Belgian investors for the purpose of manufacturing Mauser rifles for Belgian army.
