The Mauser 1914 Pistol .32 ACP

[@sailingmaster]

There's just something about old guns. Aesthetics were still important for their own sake as opposed to being simply a price hiker.

[@M95-v4r]

What a gorgeous looking gun.

[@alephkasai9384]

I read that as Gorgenian

[@kingstonunderwood5266]

I own one

[@SeanOfTheDead007]

I just picked one up for 100 bucks with a bulged barrel. Yes damaged. But then I bought a new barrel on eBay for 30 bucks lol!

[@JB-pu6ek]

@@SeanOfTheDead007 damn that's a good price for any firearm barrel let alone a collectable gun like that.

[@keatonkitsune4064]

My Grandfather brought one home from WWII, a German officer carried it. It's a nice little gun.

[@InfBerBat143]

Keaton Kitsune he rob it...

[@keatonkitsune4064]

@@InfBerBat143 I don't know. Maybe? Maybe it was given to him by the officer. Maybe the officer was dead and he just took it. Hard to know since he never talked about the war and he is dead now. All I know is that the pistol once belonged to a German officer.

[@Danko_Sekulic]

So did mine! Unfortunatelly, we had to give it up when he died.

[@keatonkitsune4064]

@@Danko_Sekulic What? Why?

[@Danko_Sekulic]

@@keatonkitsune4064 It's difficult to explain but basically it was way too complicated to transfer and legalize it, because we were living in two dufferent countries at the time, and his permit was issued when these two were still one single country. To complicate it further , I didn't have a gun permit at the time - in fact I still don't 😕

[@crunchysuperman]

I have one of these. They're gorgeous, comfortable & extremely well built.

[@laurensscheerstra6469]

Another day, another awesome tfbtv video!

[@tfbtv]

Thanks!

[@LoneStarLiving]

Agreed!

[@saxandphone6440]

Got to hand it to Mauser, there is just something about their designs which is so sleek no matter what they make. I especially love those grooves on the slide (wtf are they actually called?) how they protrude out and are in the shape of the Mauser logo. I love the way the button to disengage the safety looks and feels. I love the way the back is circular, reminiscent of a bolt action rifle. Even the markings are so clean and crisp and the font choice is so elegant. I have a 1934 example of this gun myself and I love it. I especially enjoy the fact that Mauser put all the effort they would into a rifle, into this little handgun.

[@elvisslo]

I just bought one and I agree it sleek and has a very unique look. The quality of the construction and fit and finish are superior. It feels great in hand. Looks like a good shooter.

[@BeenBrackin630]

One of the best brands that’s ever been in the business

[@MilsurpWorld]

It seems back in the day people understood a handgun wasn't going to blow someone away and everyone accepted rounds like the 32. Today we seem obsessed with stopping power and the 32 is looked down on.

[@fernandolk1]

Elegant Weapon for a More Civilized Age..

[@MilsurpWorld]

fernandolk1 That's a great quote for old firearms.

[@LoneStarLiving]

You also didn't have crack heads back then that were so high they either didn't care about being shot or couldn't feel it. Lol.

[@GMdrivingMOPARguy]

In the summer time I carry a Walther P22. It's light and accurate, a .22 stinger will still do some damage without having to worry about a pass through, and mine is the "Tactical" model so it still looks all scary and intimidating. However in the winter I carry my 1911 because I can conceal it under my coat and with everyone wearing heavy winter clothing i want to be able to punch through it.

[@debasismohanty58]

North Florida Gun Guy .32 is good for small and thin guys with low hand power and recoil is easy can be shot rapidly best for close range defence. But the pistol should be smooth with saftey should be easily cocked and kept also kept decocked loaded and one hand operated like this one.

[@KojiMurasame]

My grandfather brought back a 1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol from WWII that I received as a hand me down. It's a fun gun to shoot with some cool history.

[@tonytiger75]

I've found .32ACP to be pretty close to .380 for penetration into wood with ball ammo. I load my own and usually keep them pretty light so I don't wear out my own Mauser 1914 but there's plenty of space in the cartridge if I wanted to warm them up within reasonable limits.

[@stephenmartini5890]

I grew up with my Dad owning this little gun. In fact, it was my first carry pistol when I became interested in firearms. It's funny as my Dad never knew how to disassemble it until I was cleaning it one day and suddenly, as the slide jumped forward with the barrel out, I went further. History; ...my Dad bought this gun for $50 from his cousin who took it from a German officer during an escape from a detention camp in Poland during WWII. Much later we had a gun shop owner trace this gun back to the original German officer who was missing in action, so to speak. During the 1980's my Dad transferred ownership to me and I still carry it today, among other pistols. I shoot a range of 32 cal loads up to Critical Defense, 127 gr, and this gun loved the Winchester Silver Tips, no longer in production. This is a prized weapon and I hope to pass it on to my nephew.

[@ruftkanon7917]

Not sure if it's a good or bad looking pistol but for sure a really advanced pistol from more than 100 years ago!

[@dubsy1026]

Thijs pol in what way is it advanced? it's just a simple blowback slide operated pistol shooting .32 ACP. the FN 1900 did it almost 15 years earlier

[@OliverKlozoff69420]

I wish a manufacturer would obtain these design and make modern productions of these classic European semi autos. I'm sure their would be a market. If single actions still do so well because of their link to history, why wouldn't reproduction military guns from around the world have the same effect? I dream of the day that a company makes a Tokarev with a capable modern safety system, improved sights, and a slightly more refined finish.

[@richardshort3914]

*Remember Rhodesia* You got a Thumbs Up just for your user name. I had friends in the BSAP.

[@Huy-G-Le]

Expensive to produce, cause it's metal. Nowadays polymer is so much cheaper.

[@abysswalker2594]

@@richardshort3914 what that

[@dougharris7404]

I fully agree

[@fontunetheteller410]

Me and some friends are on it. It'll be a while though

[@Odah_]

The gun we pass since 1 century in my family, Father to Son

[@stansfieldmcelroy]

keep it going brother

[@edwardthebastard7220]

My dad gave me mine

[@edwardthebastard7220]

When I was 14 and got a safe my dad gave it to me

[@Stopsign32v]

I want to take a moment and thank you for shooting it one handed like it was designed for

[@barbatoslupusrex8712]

they should make a modernized version of that pistol. It's super cool!

[@sgtgohara]

I found one when I was living in Arkansas. Old guy sold it to me for $90. Came with holster and clip. Accurate and loud. Great little video and disassembly included. Good job! G USMC 1970-1976

[@markplayer2618]

This is one of my favourite pistols.

[@forgottendreams01]

I have the 25acp version, my great grandfather brought back from ww2

[@Gloomshadow100]

is it the same frame as the 32?

[@LoneStarLiving]

That's awesome. How's finding 25acp these days?

[@jakeh8780]

My dad told me a story about how his uncle was in WW2 and shot a German Major and took home his entire uniform along with his Luger lol...my dad went back after his uncle had passed and all of the stuff wasn't there anymore.

[@forgottendreams01]

The Tactical Texan Not sure, never shot it yet

[@LoneStarLiving]

+Jake H dang. That would have been cool to have one of those. Not to Mention the story that would go along with it.

[@interstellarlapisthecccp4946]

Love the gun. Not gonna lie, it has a very... ominous, German look to it; which I love. In the hand it feels very much like a Walther PPK. Same kind of finish and bulk that you'd expect in a larger gun but chambered in .32 ACP. Also, the sights on both guns are what you'd expect to find on a much larger gun, very clean and defined. Whatever you want to say about the caliber, this gun and the Walther are a cut above the rest and in my opinion are capable of competing with the bigger boys just fine. Mauser really does have superb quality standards so I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

[@jtommr]

I inherited one of these from my father, who got it from his father. Now it's one my favorites to take out shooting with my son.

[@TheTh903]

Tfbtv, your videos are always full of knowledge and your camera work is candy for the eye. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@tfbtv]

Thank you for watching!

[@ticket2space]

Ive got one of these bad boys! Love it. Couple years back i played a ww1 video game with heavy emphasis on historical accuracy. Now im pretty much addicted to guns 100+ years old

[@AvengedKyle]

I think this gun looks great. I think the slide locking is neat, and how it releases with a new mag.

[@ubercooper]

Fun Fact: It's called the Mauser due to the weapon's renowned ability to quickly and efficiently shoot mice. ....I'll see myself out

[@mikecampbell5856]

OK I did laugh out loud and you know I did because I didn't abbreviate it.

[@rashadnagi7531]

Ok, that may be one of the funniest things I have read lately. Clap and a half for you my friend!

[@ArmoredCore5000]

🤣

[@hentai6582]

ubercooper mouser

[@gunnervrog]

I think I'm the only one he actually tricked

[@Bowseefuss101]

Always did wonder why the slide wasn't manually racked in Battlefield 1, but now I know it's just the mechanism of the magazine sliding in.

[@rbm6184]

My grandma had one. The barrel was shot out in it so it was quite worthless without a new barrel. The thing was very loud. However it functioned very good and was a good pistol otherwise. Folks were polite back then because you never knew if someone was pocket carrying and just might plug you if you were rude. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesdietz6899]

Thanks for the review. I am bidding on one of these now.

[@eriksemelson409]

can you do a episode on the p38 walther?

[@rackal3753]

Another handsome little German gun with the classic short and black comb-over hairdue.

[@troy9477]

That thing is pristine. Nice find. Only knew a little about these. Thanks for the details. Mauser only made a few different handguns, but they were all excellent. I would like to have an HSc.

[@hockeywarrior]

I have one of these -- the Mauser 1914/34 model, Nazi-marked. My grandfather brought it home from serving in Europe during WWII. Great gun, fun to shoot -- though admittedly I'm not the best shot with it. Great video!

[@Bayan1905]

Just ran across a Mauser 1910 in .25 ACP the other day in excellent shape for only $225. Didn't have the $$ on me when I saw it but it's in a small hole in the wall gun shop so I may go back in a couple days when I get some together to put something down on it.

[@OhBoysPaintball]

I wish they still made as many unique/cool looking firearms today as they did in the past.

[@Tark_Tarkian]

I sold my both matching mag Landgendarmerie 1914 but still have one left that’s marked LG over Z.i. for Zittau I believe. But it’s only got 1 matching mag.

[@nutin2new547]

Great video, love to see these guns and there tear downs! Ian has great videos about classic guns to but he can't always tear them down! You mentioned the side plate comes off for a view of some of the internals, would of loved to seen that!

[@nightkrisart5997]

I don't know why but I REALLY like how this gun looks.

[@bertroost1675]

That gun is in very nice condition. All the ones I see in gun shops are beat to heck.

[@toejam7606]

My dad taught me to shoot with one of those. Didn’t really know much about it, but was very good condition

[@stevekafka]

I have one with a four digit serial number and one piece white plastic grips, blueing is very good and action is very smooth , any idea on the value?

[@stanneubert4911]

In the 70's a high school friend's father had one as a carry gun, he also had a .38 special revolver he carried if he thought he might actually need a weapon.

[@nobody4821]

Got one in 226xxx serial range for $507 after tax, cleaned up nicely. Beautiful

[@marcustate3513]

Mine is very reliable never fails and slips into my jean pocket slightly wider than a cell phone with a case. Easy to slip your hand into the same pocket bring it out ready to fire. Really easy and fun to clean and remarkably accurate. I do trust mine enough to use it for an optional carry. Found several mags for it and I’m happy about that. 32 cal is more than enough.

[@tadbarker7082]

Super video 👏 Thanks for doing this 👍

[@marcustate3513]

A great feature is having this pistol with the slide back with the mag not all the way in. All you need to do is push in the mag and the slide automatically returns and it’s ready to fire. See 118 on the timelne

[@pricklydingus8604]

An evil-looking assault-handgun.

[@andrewheil1158]

Probably shoots a million rounds a second and targets children first. It also flies around the room b

[@andrewheil1158]

+Venom Craft room.*

[@neptune3569]

You are correct. We must ban fully semi automatic tactical assault handguns

[@darthtyler100]

CNN: "can you tell me what kind of AR-15 this is?"

[@Junior-fd8ux]

This was the first pistol I had to tear down to nothing because it was rusted and locked up. There wasn’t any utube videos on it at the time and I got aggravated a few times il admit lol. I got her going tho and she’s ready for a 100 more years

[@snowpaw360]

wow I like how easily the barrel can be cleaned.

[@nicoroys7560]

This thing looks pretty cool. c:

[@FantadiRienzo]

For some weird reason... I love those old 32 acp's.

[@blackhawknj]

Good Video. A lighter and smoother background would have been better, also starting by showing how to clear the pistol and ensure that it is safe.

[@slaughterhound8793]

A nice little pistol with a great history behind it, but I think I'd still prefer my FN Model 1922.

[@jasonstone1496]

Is it ok for the health of the spring to leave this firearm unloaded but cocked? I want to make sure that this won’t harm the firearm.

[@alastor8091]

Just found one of these in my grandad's closet. Currently brushing the rust off of it. Edit: woah, crazy how i can see design similarites on this and the P320 fcu. More than 100 years ago in a land far far away. Cuh-razy.

[@the_realpapajohn]

I happen to be buying a C96 rn and will be using it as my carry gun for a year just like you said Why? you may ask, because I want to make a point when I have to draw a firearm when a store is being robbed or my family is in danger, that's why.

[@markbaldwin9878]

the_realpapajohn Really ?

[@Sube-Tube]

That is such a cool looking pistol

[@detroitvseverybody3813]

If i seen one of these for around $350 id pick it up instantly, Beautiful gun

[@muneeralbaghdadi8747]

Good video... 👍👍👍

[@AK74Man87]

I just picked up the 1910 in 25 acp. All matching numbers.

[@vrunchycrunchy9272]

Thank you for this video! Beautiful shots of this kinda beautiful gun :P keep it up!

[@allanaguirre8134]

nice video Alex!! i like these videos with rare firearms

[@tfbtv]

Thank you, but this one is not rare by any stretch. They made over half a million of them!

[@allanaguirre8134]

i mean old firearms haha seein its 1914

[@rjenkins8352]

+TFB TV ...Now if they were 89.99$ like when the Mosins hit the market, I would be all over them. Heck, I would probably buy a dozen just for handouts/ SHTF.

[@tfbtv]

Mosins hit the market 50 years ago.

[@rjenkins8352]

TFB TV​​ ... didn't know that, I remember some odd 6-8 years ago, for some reason the U.S. was inundated with them @ 1000$ a crate if I remember right. Now what market they hit 50 years ago, I don't know of or have talked to anyone that has said,. "Wow, I sure took advantage of the cheap Mosins when they hit the streets 50 yrs. ago.". Not saying they didn't, your the gun expert. How much were they back in 1965? 20$ each?

[@426superbee4]

I got a 1915 mauser pistol in the 7.56 round . All number matching. Got the german X it shoots excellent and accurate . i turn down 35k for it> This gun had be kept in good hands and taken care of. I had to buy a reproduction holster for it. It never had the original holster> My Uncle gave it to me b4 he died , he had a p 38, i deary loved to, but was gave to his son. He also gave his son a super nice M1 carbine and a broom handle plus a bunch of other guns, like a browning ect . He got these guns during world war II. Even tho most was WW I > Plus idk if he got the WW 1 guns from his dad or not > This one 1 i got, was issue to a German Artillery General

[@gundog39]

How would you rate these small .32 calibre pistols as concealed carry guns.

[@tobylynn75]

How do you know if you have a 1910 or 1914? I have a 25acp. Slide says Germany on one side and other side says waffenfabrik mauser a-b oberndorf n mausers patent. In trigger guard it has an A or R 514. Any help be appreciated.

[@gunnervrog]

I actually shot one of these yesterday and I thought I didn't need my ears in because of the low caliber and I shot a single shot and my ears were instantly ringing

[@coId_]

Can you make a video on Gewehr 43 with the optics please ?

[@Ruggz1515]

I wonder why the .45 cal and 9mm didn't fare well with this gun... at any rate, it's a pretty firearm.

[@paullytle246]

Ruggz1515 this is blow back basically they were fancy hi points

[@andrewharvey1777]

I have a question and I'm not sure about it. You guys seem to know a lot about firearms. My question is. I want to get a hunting license, and I plan on hunting deer, moose, and other medium sized game native to Maine. What would be a good caliber for doing so, and what would be a good kind of beginner's rifle/shotgun that fires it. Preferably one that isn't too heavy on the wallet. Thank you!

[@Easiermarlin33]

If you are planing on hunting med/lrg game I would go with a 30 caliper option (such as .308 and .30-06) Ruger and Savage have some inexpensive poly-stocked bolt action rifles in the 30 caliper range. Also check out the Mosin Nagant if your purely worried about cost, the ammo it fires is sometimes as cheap as .20¢ a round, how ever "its trigger feels like pulling a piano across a gravel road" (Alex, TFBTV). These are just some suggestions take them with a grain of salt, happy hunting. - Easier

[@markotesla2016]

You have so many wonderful choices, that it is hard to know where to begin. Do you want something for now, or do you want something you might pass on to a grandchild? do you want an inexpensive auto loader like an sks chambered in 7.62x39? Do you want a surplus bolt action rifle like a Mauser k98-yugo m48, Moison Nagant, or Swiss K31? Do you want a bolt action new out of the box like a Winchester model 70, that you can grow into? Do you want something like the Browning BAR or Benelli R1 because recoil is a concern. I am only scratching the surface, there are so many choices I have left out like shotguns with rifled slug barrels, but the most important thing to do is not worry about the bells and whistles or things like moa and get a rifle that fits you, that you can maintain and rely on. and that is chambered in reliable ammunition you can afford to practice with.

[@rjenkins8352]

+Easiermarlin33 What's the sport in that... I hunt Kodiak's with 22 shorts.. woooooo weeee, what a rush...a crazed beast running straight at you full out...jk.

[@andrewheil1158]

+R Jenkins Most people I know bow hunt. Also +Marco Tesla BAR? Eh, why TF not

[@markotesla2016]

LOL venom I didn't mean the M1918, I meant the current production Browning auto loader with the same name! But yeah, if he can get an M1918 he could pretty well hunt anything!

[@premanandasangma3968]

Sir, may I know the price? I have license searching good one to buy

[@RD-cw9ik]

Great video.

[@theticketkiller]

0:05 - Three centuries?

[@theticketkiller]

Oh nvm. Spanning three centuries. 19th century, 20th century, etc. RIP me.

[@agarlicsorbet6482]

I saw one used in Korean War which I am very curious about how it got there. The photo of it you can find in National Geographic's article 'The Korean War Never Technically Ended. Here's Why' where a South Korean military police holds a North Korean POW at gunpoint.

[@u4ia420]

I almost bought one of those over the weekend.

[@jacobdaniels7458]

I have one of these but I am unable to find a reproduction magazine as when it was given to us it had no magazine with it. If anyone has one or knows where to get one please let me know

[@Corium1]

Do you know of the 2mm Kolibri Pistol?

[@alitahir4147]

@TFB TV sir I inherited a Mauser recently. Any chance I can email you the pictures to get your technical opinion on authentication and diagnosis.

[@MultiRokusho]

Anyone know where I can buy the barrels? I can find every other part online except the barrels.

[@fidelnadal4150]

I live in argentina and i have two mauser 1914 cal. 32 auto (7.65mm) and 25 auto (6.35mm). Only for colections but is a interesting guns for plinclin

[@khemaratkhamarat2365]

I like it still in good condition-appealing

[@LoneStarLiving]

Awesome review y'all!

[@TheAntokiller]

very nice pistol :)

[@sheepman6291]

This was one of the best purchases I have ever made. Buy one! and don't sell it.

[@odinlobogauta8634]

Well you review the FN 1900 and Mauser 1914 in .32 ACP, now please make a review and a gun and run of the greatest venerable Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless please...

[@merlemorrison482]

Thanks for the take down vid. I was never brave enough to go that far with mine.

[@rjenkins8352]

That far?.....hmm.

[@cosmolineandgritsforbreakf3795]

I have a 1934 navy it's a really good pocket pistol .32 acp is a good cartridge

[@chocolatemilk2076]

Wow so easy to clean sweet

[@Makeitliquidfast]

I actually own this gun, it's light and is used for hiking. Very accurate.

[@danielbush2637]

libertyn jeopardy Any idea where somebody could find one? Lol.

[@richardshort3914]

I have one. I like it very much. My wife bought if for me for Valentine's Day. (No lie.)

[@harrisonpennington5784]

Just dug one of these out of my parents closet today and couldn't believe my eyes

[@chinchillaintheheat2641]

Surprise, surprise. It's another Mauser design that Alex likes.

[@CaliPatriot88]

Just bought one with part of the tax refund, got it for $450 from a collection. Immaculate condition, can't wait to shoot it.

[@markanthonypar-wise1499]

I'd use this for ccw where can you buy this?

[@Mark_Lou]

I know i'm late into the party since this video is 1 year old. In the 1930's they remade the mauser 1914 pistol to the mauser 1934 and i don't remember what CAL it used but i know it was issued to Kriegsmarine.

[@chapiit08]

It was in .32 ACP also.

[@fireshutupinmybones5636]

Where did you order this gun?

[@gblades5618]

Interesting pistol.

[@АлександрГрачев-р2з]

For gabarite-self pistole,-is very strong fire.Nice!

[@richardkluesek4301]

One of these guns was wielded by the actor Walter Slezak portraying a villianous uboat officer survivor in the WW2 propaganda movie "Lifeboat" starring the lovely Tallauh Bankhead, where he commandeers a lifeboat carrying passangers from a ship he torpedoed. During the struggle when he is killed and the good guys retake the boat, the gun, a rubber prop, gets tossed overboard.

[@giorgichelidze4132]

What is price?

[@marcustate3513]

Best Ammo for it?

[@horseyhorselips3501]

My Dad had a .32 Mauser it was a war trophy from WWII and my dad was a combat medic in the 99th Inf Div and he had the Armourer demilitarized it for him. But before I was born he believed his landlord stole it off him and after my dad passed away I found his US Army paper work with the serial number and description of the gun. If I ever get that gun back I’ll bury it with my dads ashes on his mother’s grave

[@fdsdh1]

my dad has a 1934 pocket pistol (it's basically the same as the 1914). It is great, lots of nifty features and cool internals. Mag release is horrible though. It is surprisingly accurate too 20 metres you can get 2nd generation ipod touch sized groups. (it sounds dumb but that is the exact size of the group). My dad got it off my 'uncle' (probably more like great uncle) who had stolen it from the Germans either during or shortly after the war, it came with its two mags in the original holster. Sadly there is some bad corrosion on some components but it still shoots fine, my dad also had a new holster made as the old one is too fragile to use. My uncle also had a luger (with mags and holster again) which he had got in exchange for some German binoculars but sadly this was stolen before my dad could get it.