* Kriegsmarine – Mauser 1934 "Early Nazi"

[bruno38]

* Kriegsmarine – Mauser 1934 "Early Nazi"

Let me introduce a jewel in my collection...

One of 800 only - With matching mag
Procured by the German Navy in 1934-35
SN : 508937 with Arsenal number O.1490
7,65 caliber

Markings

Eagle over « M » is engraved on left sideplate and "O." property number on front strap and magazine
(O stands for « Ost » - Baltic Sea, as opposed to N. for North Sea on later variations)
Serial range : 505953 to 518278

Characteristics

Walnut grips with curved back ; high-polish hot salt blue finish ; small elongated banner on sideplate and magazine has round floor plate with banner ; full serial number in milled slot ; last three digits on rear frame above grip, side plate above trigger and on barrel retaining lug

Condition is fantastic - Maybe my best catch !
A rare fellow and a matter of pride for any 12(6 or 7) collector…

For your appreciation, gentlemen

 

[Fargone4sure]

She's definitely a pretty gal.

 

[sailor723]

That is very nice Bruno. It's such a shame anarchy would reign and there would be blood in the streets if I was allowed to own one of those

 

[ianfroese]

That is one of the prettier guns I've seen, Germans sure know how to make an attractive firearm! It certainly is a jewel.

Have you shot it?

 

[Phat Eagle]

Matching mag makes it even nicer than mine Bruno!! Lovely!

 

[jpc]

Nice 'catch', she is a beauty ☺

 

[Gillis2]

Very nice sir. Certainly a jewel in your collection.

Gilbert

 

[bruno38]

shooting? no...

Have you shot it?

No need. I've got several other well used Mauser pocket pistols (1914 & 34) I can use for firing, and this is not a target gun.
In fact, I would not dare firing this very one. It appears so intact internally, it just might never have been shot...
Subject pistols were provided to German Officers on warships/U-boats and HQ, and those gentlemen would rarely, if ever, be in such a situation they would have to use their pistol, even when having to surrender to a Canadian veteran...

 

[Kevt28]

Nice looking pistol Bruno.
Would you consider adopting me?? I need 12.6.

 

[AcerOne]

Very cool!!!!

 

[hatman1793]

Provenience would be much greater if there was a German Eagle with swastika proof stamp.

 

[Zedbra]

Now that is indeed a jewel - thanks for sharing once again, Bruno.

 

[bruno38]

Provenience would be much greater if there was a German Eagle with swastika proof stamp.

This Early Nazi Mauser issue of 800 only was followed by Variations 1-2-3-4, all bearing the German Eagle over swastica. Those ones will appear more attractive for several collectors, although quantities produced vary from 3,000 to 8,000. As a collector, I estimate scarcity and condition being the two main criteria.

For further consideration, I'll present an all-matching Variation 1 in my next post.
Thank you for stopping by.

 

[baldabe]

Beautiful pistol. Thanks for sharing your pistols with us here. The clear and well taken pictures do full justice to your fantastic collection, Bruno38.

 

[jbmauser]

Fantastic piece! Thanks for posting it.

 

[PerfCenter]

Fantastic piece! Thanks for posting it.

^+1

 

[bruno38]

Check Nazi Variation 1 of Model 1934:



(sorry - for some reason, I am unable to copy the link to subject pistol. You'll find it under my name in my latest started threads)