History of WWI Primer 010: German Mauser 1914 Pistol Documentary
The Mauser 1914, a .32 ACP pocket pistol designed by Josef Nickl, evolved from earlier Mauser designs and was scaled up from the successful Model 1910. Despite initial design challenges with larger calibers, the 1914 featured a unique two-part safety and a striker-fired blowback mechanism. It saw significant adoption by German forces during WWI and later police inventories, praised for its reliability, accuracy, and ergonomic design, especially for smaller hands.









