First Variation serial numbers 701,348-715,680 (3,000 produced) complete 'rig' with 1941 holster - 702302 First Variation - sub variation large e/655 - 702805 Second Variation serial numbers 713,182-740,884 (5,000 produced) - 740043 Third Variation serial numbers 745,338-781,415 (4,000 produced) 'rig' - 771274. Jan 10, 2021 Although the firm name had been changed from Waffenfabrik Mauser to Mauser-Werke in 1922, the new name was not used on the pocket pistols until 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.
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