Talyn
SAINT
Classic guns must have either jaw-dropping looks or a storied history. Ideally, they’ve got both, such as these German pistols of World War II vintage.
German Pistols: World War II Trophies
German Pistols: World War II Trophies
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German Pistols: World War II Trophies
KillerFord1977
SAINT
I am one of the few folk around that does not care for the Luger. I do not like the looks at all. One of the few guns I have no desire to own
jumpinjoe
Hellcat
I vaguely remember having a .22 cal version of a Luger many, many years ago. IIRC, it was a pretty faithful version of the original other than caliber. Don't remember the manufacturer, how I acquired it, or even what I finally did with it. Strange because I generally have a pretty good recollection of all my gun transactions. In fact for the past 51 yrs, since I married, I've kept written records of all but the simplest gun deals.
HansGruber
Ronin
Because of my age I’ve been downsizing my collection of pistols and I recently sold my rare Sauer & Sohn 38H. The serial number identified this pistol as one of the early test models for acceptance in the Wehrmacht. Because someone had nickel plated this pistol the value was slightly diminished.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Wow !
what a beauty !
KillerFord1977
SAINT
BET7
Ronin
Thanks KF, I agree. I also bought a brand new Walther P38 a few month back. I like their look and also the Luger (probably from seeing so many in WWII films).Very nice !
P38
Towards the end of the Battle of the Bulge my uncle's infantry squad encountered a German patrol on a very wet foggy day making their way back to their unit. A fight ensued that didn't turn out well for the Germans. My uncle retrieved this CZ 27 7.65 (.32ACP) and holster from the downed German officer. I've had it serviced by a gunsmith and it's a great shooter.
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HansGruber
Ronin
Huh...I just remembered that I had another bring back lurking in the safe...
JP Sauer M1930 “Behördenmodell” (Authority Model) .32.
Very interesting piece; a lot of features you’d expect to find on modern pistols; cocking indicator on the back of the slide, loaded chamber indicator on top of the slide, and a safety tab on the front of the trigger.
JP Sauer M1930 “Behördenmodell” (Authority Model) .32.
Very interesting piece; a lot of features you’d expect to find on modern pistols; cocking indicator on the back of the slide, loaded chamber indicator on top of the slide, and a safety tab on the front of the trigger.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Turkish Star on the holster ?
Bassbob
Emissary
My buddy recently stumbled across a good deal on one of these. It is indeed a nice shooter.
That was my first guess but further investigation indicated similar markings used in northern German states at the time. I highly doubt there were any Turks in the German army in that period.