Dec 06, 2020 Although the firm name had been changed from Waffenfabrik Mauserto Mauser-Werkein 1922, the new name was not used on the pocket pistolsuntil 1929 or 1930, at about serial number 400,000. 1934-1939-From 1914 to 1934 there had been little change in the 7.65 mm. Model, but in 1934 a change was made which altered its external appearance. MAUSER WTPII FIRST VARIENT PISTOL - C32669 25 ACP; 20% blue, good bore, good grips, 2.4' barrel, First Variant WTP II - Serial Number 55000 - 59500 Approximately The first variant WTP II is defined by its slide inscription in all capital sans-serif characters on the left side of the slide as. The Model 1895 brought to the “Transvaal” was also known as 'Boer Model' Mauser and were marked “O.V.S” (Oranje Vrij Staat) just above the serial number accompanied by MOD.MAUSER and the date of the manufacturer. Because of this issue, a misunderstanding occurred regarding the identification between the Model 1896 and Model 1897.
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