Mauser: 1914 Serial Number Lookup ~upd~

Help me date my Mauser 1914 – Serial # 187,654

Deciphering History: A Guide to Mauser 1914 Serial Number Lookup mauser 1914 serial number lookup

These often feature a "humpback" slide profile and were produced prior to and during the early stages of WWI. Help me date my Mauser 1914 – Serial

| | Serial Number Range | Key Features / Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1914 (Late) | ~10,000 – 45,000 | No grip safety; Flat mainspring housing. Early commercial proofs (Crown/U). | | 1915 – 1916 | 45,000 – 92,000 | WWI production. Often lack "Germany" export mark. Military proofs (Crown/W). | | 1917 – 1918 | 92,000 – 145,000 | Rough finish (Kriegsmodell). Magazine safety introduced. | | 1919 – 1923 | 145,000 – 220,000 | Weimar era proofs. "Mauser" banner logo on grip panel appears. | | 1924 – 1929 | 220,000 – 280,000 | Improved extractor. "Germany" export stamp (for US imports). | | 1930 – 1935 | 280,000 – 350,000 | Last variation. Often sold under "Mauser 1914/34" name. | | | 1915 – 1916 | 45,000 – 92,000 | WWI production