First Mauser Pocket Pistol 7.65 .32 (M1914) and a Question

[mrerick]

Hi,

Just got my first Mauser Pocket Pistol (M1914) in 7.65 (.32) caliber.

Here are some pictures.

I'd like to know the approximate manufacture date.

It's a commercial exported to the USA and marked "Germany" on the left side of the slide under the "Waffenfabrik Mauser" roll stamp.

A friend advised me that the magazine is unusual because of it's large "Mauser" marking on the side. I don't have the reference book. Any info appreciated...

These are interesting pistols. Very high precision workmanship. The lock-work is accessible when the slide is removed, but completely closed and inaccessible when assembled.

I have had difficulty with re-assembly when I accidentally forgot to insert the recoil rod and spring. Couldn't get it to release the slide, even though I followed the procedure to insert the magazine, remove the magazine and drop the striker at the appropriate position. Is there a trick after that to get the slide off the frame?

Thanks!!! Marc