Description
Mauser 6.35mm Pocket Pistol – Serial #101 – All Matching – Original Finish – Early Production Collector Example
Offered here is an exceptional Mauser 6.35mm (.25 ACP) pocket pistol, representing the earliest era of Mauser’s semi-automatic handgun production. This example stands out with an extremely low serial number (#101), placing it among the earliest manufactured pieces and significantly enhancing its collector appeal.
Even more importantly, this pistol features all matching serial numbers and retains its original factory finish, a combination that is increasingly rare in today’s market—especially for early-production Mauser pocket pistols.
🔹 Key Features
- Caliber: 6.35mm (.25 ACP)
- Action: Semi-automatic
- Manufacturer: Mauser (Germany)
- Serial Number: #101 (very early production)
- Matching Numbers: Yes – all matching
- Finish: Original factory finish
- Grips: Original factory grips
🔹 Condition
Collector-grade example.
Original finish remains intact with honest, age-appropriate wear. Markings are sharp and clearly legible. Mechanically sound with a clean bore. A well-preserved example that has not been refinished or altered.
🔹 Collector Significance
- Extremely low serial number (triple-digit #101)
- All matching numbers – critical for collector value
- Original finish – not refinished
- Early Mauser semi-auto production (pre-WWI era)
- Increasing scarcity in original, unaltered condition
🔥 Investment / Collector Notes
Early Mauser 6.35 pistols with matching numbers and original finish are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire—particularly examples with such low serial numbers. Pieces like this appeal to advanced collectors and represent both historical significance and long-term collectibility.
🧠 Closing
A rare opportunity to own a true early-production Mauser pocket pistol with all the attributes serious collectors seek: low serial number, matching components, and original finish.
💰 Suggested positioning (important)
For this exact configuration, you should strongly consider:
- $850 – $1,200+ asking price
- Higher in an auction setting with good photos and documentation
If you want, I can:
- Write a GunBroker auction version designed to push $1K+
- Or give you photo strategy + title keywords that attract serious collectors (this matters a LOT for this piece)
