I heard a few theories regarding why NS hammer was introduced. Two typical ones.... one from Mr. Schroeder (Gun Report) saying it helps preventing pushing the safety level up "on" when that's not the intention; one from Mr. 'nemo' (1896mauser.com) saying non-NS safety *might* discharge the gun when it's applied on, and NS safety solved that problem.
I am a little bit on nemo's side. The reason is simple.... pushing back hammer to apply safety on feature was cancelled on Modell 1930. Why did not Mauser worry about non-intentional safety-on action anymore? Actually, safety level on 1930 is relatively 'loose', and it does have that issue, especially when shooting by left hand.
Prussian Eagle was supposed to be on *some* late 1918 guns. A few that I have seen having Eagles, s/n are above 100,000. There were also a few earlier samples having Eagle under the trigger guard. More observation needed. Long long way to go.
What's the s/n of your gun?
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