The Mauser Model 1934 was a German semi-automatic pocket pistol developed as the final evolution of the earlier Mauser Model 1914 and was produced by Mauser-Werke A.G in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany, between 1934 and 1941. Although this pistol was already outdated at the start of World War Two, the need for handguns was so high during this period that it was still widely used by the German police, the Wehrmacht (Army), and the Kriegsmarine (Navy).
Variants
There were three main variants of the pistol:
- Army variant ( around 8.000 produced)
- Navy variant (around 6000 produced)
- Commercial/civilian variant (around 80.000 produced)
Specifications
The 7.65 mm Mauser Model 1934 (Sn. 564089) displayed in the pictures is part of the collection of Bunkermuseum Hanstholm. This pistol is a commercial variant and has the following specifications:
- Manufacturer
Mauser-Werke A.G., Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany - Production period
1934–1941 - Operating system
Blowback-operated, hammerless semi-automatic with a slide-stop mechanism - Caliber
7.65 mm Browning - Barrel length
87 mm - Initial Velocity (Vo)
Approx. 260 m/s - Weapon length
152 mm - Magazine capacity
8 rounds - Ammunition
.32 ACP / 7.65×17 mm - Weight
614 g (without magazine)
References
- https://bunkermuseumhanstholm.dk/
- https://www.tague.at/ (Pistolen der Deutschen Wehrmacht)
- https://www.lugerforums.com/
