A very popular well designed and reliable pistol used by all branches of the German armed forces. A favourite of the Navy and Luftwaffe during World War Two. Originally manufactured for commercial sale to police market. No military stampings on this example
Marks and Stamps: (L side of Slider) WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A-G OBERNDORF A. N. MAUSER'S PATENT Mauser trademark Serial number (R side of slider) MAUSER - 7,62| Accession Number: 298 | Period of Use: 1934 - 1945 |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: WW2 |
| Country of Origin: Germany | Type Date: 1934 |
| Manufacturer: Mauser-Werke AG, Oberndorf -am -Neckar | Serial Number: 397215 (L front of slider) |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm x 17 (.32acp) |
| Weight: 600g | Length Overall: 152mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Semi-auto | Length Barrel: 86mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA31105 |