Sauer M1914

Widely used by European police forces until the end of World War II and also sold commercially. Similar to the M30 model

Weapontype:
Pistol

Manufacturer:
J. P. Sauer & Sohn Suhl

Operation:
N/A

Cartridge:
7,65mm Browning (.32ACP)

Weight:
570 g

Length:
144 mm

Barrel:
75 mm

Rifling:
6 Grooves, rh

Magazine Capacity:
7 Rounds

In service dates:
1914-45

Sights:
Fixed

Markings:
`J.P.SAUER & SOHN SUHL` on top of slide; `PATENT`on left side of slide; `CAL 7,65 [CAL 6,35] on right of slide. `SAUER Cal 7,65 [or 6,35] moulded into left butt grip; `S & S` moulded into right butt grip. Serial number left side of frame above grip.

Safety:
Manual Safety Catch left side of frame, behind trigger; UP for safe, DOWN for fire.

Unloading:
Magazine catch at heel of butt. Remove magazine; pull back slide to eject any round in the chamber; inspect chamber through ejection port, release slide, pull trigger.