A genuine Mauser 98, the Model M48 is a strong, good example the original bolt-action Rifles. Consecutive Serial Numbers, when available, price per gun. You could spend a lifetime on 9mm serial number ranges just of WWII pistols. For example Mauser Lugers may be marked with a Mauser banner, a code '42'. Mauser factory codes and Waffenamt's * ** *** **** ***** **** *** ** * In this section you can find various codes which you can find on Mausers receivers or other parts. This library is so much complete as many information i collect. You find here numeric codes like (83), letter codes like (bnz) or Waffenamts like (WAa280). If you find your Mauser code here it's the first way to identify your Mauser factory or where it was tested. It should give you approximately year of production or other basic info. Most founded code is four digit serial number like (2938), sometimes with letters (2938S). To quick find code you looking for just use search function using 'Ctrl+F' in your web browser. Some quantities of produced Mausers. The photograph on the left is of the markings that are found on the right side of the slide of this pistol. These markings are as follows, 'MAUSER - 7.65' This stamping indicates that the manufacturer of the pistol is Mauser and that the caliber is 7.65mm(.32 ACP). The picture on the right is of the markings that are found on the left hand side of this pistol. These markings are as follows, 'WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A-G.OBERNDORF A.N.' And then underneath that is 'MAUSER'S PATENT' Then underneath all of this and located on the side plate of the frame is the Mauser logo. The first line translates to Mauser Weapons Factory incorporated in the city of Oberndorf on the river Neckar. The abbreviation A.G. Indicates Aktiengesellschaft or literally translates to corporation. German companies that are publicly traded are designated by the letters 'AG' after the company name. The letters 'A.N.' At the end of the top line is an abbreviation of 'am Neckar' which indicates on the river Neckar. This is an important marking as there are several Oberndorfs in Germany and Austria, but there is only one Oberndorf on the river Neckar in Germany. The bottom line tells us that the pistol is made under patents that the Mauser firm holds. The serial number is found on the four main steel parts on this model 1914 pistol. These include the full serial number on back end of frame, the full serial number on the front left side of the slide, the last four digits of the serial number on the front barrel lug and the last four digits of the serial number on the bottom of the left side plate and next to the trigger. The picture on the left shows the barrel removed from the pistol. The front lug at the bottom of the barrel and under the front sight has the last 4 digits of the serial number on one side while the other side is stamped with the crown over the letter U proof mark. At the rear of the barrel, the back lug is flat on the bottom. On the Mauser model 1910 pistols, this lug has a more pointed appearance. The photograph on the right is a picture of a crown over the letter U stamp. This stamp is located behind the rear sight as seen above, and on the front barrel lug opposite from the pistol's serial number. This crown of the letter U stamp became law on April 1, 1893 and is the final or definitive proof. ![]() ![]() This mark has not been in use since the proof law of 1939 became effective in Germany. The new proof law appeared in the Reichsgesetzblatt(Reich Law bulletin) No. 126 on July 15, 1939. The new proofing law stuck with the old concept that no small arm which has not been proofed by a state recognized proof house can be brought into general commerce and cannot be sold if it does not bear appropriate proof marks. Each firearm that has passed proof firing must be marked with the suitable mark or stamp. The new proof law calls for marking each of the important parts on a firearm that underwent proof firing, and the parts of the firearm that underwent separate proofing must be marked with the appropriate stamp after passing the tests. The crown over the letter 'U' proof mark is found on nearly all variations of this pistol. This proof mark was changed to the eagle over the letter 'N' on late models. These next two photographs show the Mauser pocket pistol model 1914 in its field stripped condition.
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