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Strange Mauser 1914

NMarshell

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Hello, I'm new to the forum and figured I'd see if anyone here may have seen a Mauser 1914 similar to this example. Its marked GP76 on the left side of the slide, as well as having an interesting lanyard loop arrangement. I haven't been able to locate a similar example anywhere on the internet and am curious to figure out more about who or what this "GP76" is. As well as to figure out the strange lanyard loop.
 

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In the book “History Writ in Steel” GP is referenced as meaning Grenz Polizei, or border police. Also mentioned is a Mauser 1914 that is marked GP 73 but no photo is provided. Don’t know anything about the lanyard loop.

Regards,
Mike
 
When I see added lanyard loops I always think postwar police use, but I’m not sure if this was a ww1/Weimar era thing.


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When I see added lanyard loops I always think postwar police use, but I’m not sure if this was a ww1/Weimar era thing.


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I had assumed the lanyard ring was added by a police or military organization. Seeing as it would be quite odd for "bubba" to add one.
 
In the book “History Writ in Steel” GP is referenced as meaning Grenz Polizei, or border police. Also mentioned is a Mauser 1914 that is marked GP 73 but no photo is provided. Don’t know anything about the lanyard loop.

Regards,
Mike

Thanks for the info! I would assume the 76 in this case could be like a regimental number? Or a rack number perhaps?
 

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