My grandfather brought home a Mauser from WWII. He took it off the body of a dead soldier (German?) Well, today it has found it's way to my hands and I have no idea what to do with it? I would like to sell it, but I cannot find any records of Mauser gun online. I think they are now part of Sig? I don't know where to turn next or where to post it, but this site seems to do well for me. If I need to move this to a different thread I would be happy to. Any ideas? Would love to sell it, or find out how much it is worth and trade. Will add more info and pics later
all matching numbers 545547 says Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf A.N. on one side and Cal. 7,65 D.R.P.U.A.P. on the other side
not trying to do anything fishy here....really looking for into and people who know how to help me. On another thread I was told of a gun guy in Galesburg, IL.....thank you...any more help?
LOL now you are in my realm of knowledge. Give me a few minutes and I will try to get you all that you are asking for. Ok I am back here is a link to what you may have. http://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/10-14M/10-14m.html I do not recall you ever posting whether this was a rifle or pistol but your post with the markings was most helpful. Here is a place that could possibly help you with the value of the item. http://www.simpsonltd.com/advanced_...Csid=fcdfc33073f91fa87e18a11111cf24b2&x=0&y=0
this is what it is: http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_i...22412&osCsid=fcdfc33073f91fa87e18a11111cf24b2
Personally, I would not sell anything that came from m grandfather, simply for sentimental reasons, for example, the Smith and Wesson K-frame he gave will go nowhere, even though I know someone who asks me every time I see him how much I want for it. That said, if you could authenticate the WWII soldier part, well that adds hugely to the value of the gun. Weapons that were actually used in a theater of war are much more valuable, but only if authenticated. I mean no offense to this and this is typically where people get upset. Something as small as a picture of your Grandfather holding the gun in his uniform or at a base will greatly increase the value. If you do have that, then I would seek a real appraisal. If you cant, then the links you posted, as long as the condition matches is probably accurate.
currently in a battle over the gun is a 1910 or a 1914? Any collectors out there? all matching numbers 545547 says Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf A.N. on one side and Cal. 7,65 D.R.P.U.A.P. on the other side
Man, If I were you, I'd keep that baby in a fireproof guncase because in 40 years, your gonna wish you still had it!!! Good luck though!!
X 100, as stated by another member, if it is authentic, I would lock it away for several years. If you absolutely want to sell, you should have little problem finding a collector. You may want to look at gunsamerica for similiar guns.
What do you want for it? Evidently, it has no sentimental value to you and you seem bent on selling it.
It Is a Mauser 32. It was used by the German airforce as a back up/ servival gun in the second world war. I have one here in the UK. dogfox
I sold it to a very old vet who is collecting war guns. It was a Mauser 1914-34 .32 ACP and it did have markings. He said it was an officers personal back-up gun and was either air force or navy, based on those markings. He siad it was made between 1930-1940 based on the numbers on it
