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·My father-in-law gave me a pistol today that he was given by his father. He is unsure of the history of the pistol. I'd appreciate any information anyone could provide.
From what I have been able to find on the web, it appears to be an early 1914 version. The pistol is in excellent condition. It is .32ACP, with a relatively low serial number - 12861, all parts appear original and it came with 2 magazines in a grained leather holster. It does not have an Imperial proof mark above the rear sight so I assume it was a private, not a military weapon. True?
The major difference I've found in other photos of similar pistols is in the Waffenfabrik stamp on the left side of the slide. Every other one I've seen has the stamp in a single line - my pistol's stamp is in 2 lines close to the grip end of the slide. Is this also an indication of an earlier manufacture date?
I'll tryo to post pictures - hope it works! Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
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From what I have been able to find on the web, it appears to be an early 1914 version. The pistol is in excellent condition. It is .32ACP, with a relatively low serial number - 12861, all parts appear original and it came with 2 magazines in a grained leather holster. It does not have an Imperial proof mark above the rear sight so I assume it was a private, not a military weapon. True?
The major difference I've found in other photos of similar pistols is in the Waffenfabrik stamp on the left side of the slide. Every other one I've seen has the stamp in a single line - my pistol's stamp is in 2 lines close to the grip end of the slide. Is this also an indication of an earlier manufacture date?
I'll tryo to post pictures - hope it works! Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
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