"The Oberndorf Gentleman" – Early Mauser Model 1910 Pocket Pistol

An exceptionally desirable early-production Mauser Model 1910 pocket pistol, serial number 21774, manufactured during the formative years of Mauser's highly successful self-loading pocket pistol line. Falling within the early serial range of Model 1910 production, this elegant 6.35mm Browning (.25 ACP) pistol represents the original side-latch design that established Mauser's reputation for quality, reliability, and precision in the pocket pistol market." Early Model 1910 pistols were produced from 1910 through the pre-war period, with serial numbers progressing through approximately the first 61,000 pistols before later developments and model changes.
Manufactured at the famous Mauser works in Oberndorf, serial number 21774 belongs to the classic early-production era when these pistols featured the distinctive side-latch lockwork system and finely polished commercial finish. Intended for civilian, police, and personal-defense use, the Model 1910 became one of Europe's most respected vest-pocket pistols and helped establish the foundation for Mauser's later pocket pistol designs.
Compact, mechanically innovative, and beautifully crafted, the early Model 1910 embodies the elegance of pre-World War I German firearms manufacture. Surviving examples from the lower serial ranges are increasingly sought after by collectors, particularly when retaining their original finish, matching components, and period accessories.