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NORWEGIAN M1914 (P657n), SN 30195
The Norwegian Model 1914 was a modified copy of the United States Model 1911 and was manufactured under lisence by Kongsberg Vaponfabrik, located at Konsberg, Norway. They were produced for the Norwegian Military from 1917 to 1939. All are in 11.25mm caliber (.45 A.C.P.).
On April 9, 1940 an air-ground Blitzkrieg was launched against Norway by Germany. The German Military realized a quick victory after a few weeks of fighting. Narvik in Northern Norway, was another matter and after fierce naval battles the combined British, French, and Polish forces withdrew and all of Norway fell on June 10, !940.
According to factory correspondence from 1941 to 1945 a total of 8223 M1914 pistols were produced at Konsberg and delivered to the German occupying forces. The Germans designated these the P657n. German inspectors were at the the plant and E/WaA84 acceptance stamped (and test proofed some) the last 935 occupation pistols produced. These are found in the 29615 to 30535 serial range and dated 1945. (See Axis Pistols page 76 to 79 for more information)
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Figure 1. Norwegian P657n, serial number 30195. Left side. These bear a black parkerized finish and black painted checkered hardwood grips. It has a grip safety and the magazine has a lanyard loop.
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Figure 2. Norwegian P657n, serial number 30195. Details of the slide markings. It bears the Konsberg Crown/K crest above its serial number and the E/WaA84 German acceptance stamp to the left of the trigger guard..
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Figure 3. Norwegian P657n, serial number 30195. Right side. The 1945 date is on the slide.
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Figure 4. Norwegian P657n, serial number 30195. Shown with issue holster.
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Figure 5. Norwegian P657n issue holster, front.
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Figure 6. Norwegian P657n issue holster, back.
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Figure 7. Norwegian P657n issue holster, with pistol. This holster has an interesting lift strap. Pulling up on the flap lifts the pistol.
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Figure 8. Norwegian P657n issue holster showing details of the lift strap.
The Norwegian Model 1914 was a modified copy of the United States Model 1911 and was manufactured under lisence by Kongsberg Vaponfabrik, located at Konsberg, Norway. They were produced for the Norwegian Military from 1917 to 1939. All are in 11.25mm caliber (.45 A.C.P.).
On April 9, 1940 an air-ground Blitzkrieg was launched against Norway by Germany. The German Military realized a quick victory after a few weeks of fighting. Narvik in Northern Norway, was another matter and after fierce naval battles the combined British, French, and Polish forces withdrew and all of Norway fell on June 10, !940.
According to factory correspondence from 1941 to 1945 a total of 8223 M1914 pistols were produced at Konsberg and delivered to the German occupying forces. The Germans designated these the P657n. German inspectors were at the the plant and E/WaA84 acceptance stamped (and test proofed some) the last 935 occupation pistols produced. These are found in the 29615 to 30535 serial range and dated 1945. (See Axis Pistols page 76 to 79 for more information)
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Figure 1. Norwegian P657n, serial number 30195. Left side. These bear a black parkerized finish and black painted checkered hardwood grips. It has a grip safety and the magazine has a lanyard loop.
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Figure 2. Norwegian P657n, serial number 30195. Details of the slide markings. It bears the Konsberg Crown/K crest above its serial number and the E/WaA84 German acceptance stamp to the left of the trigger guard..
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Figure 3. Norwegian P657n, serial number 30195. Right side. The 1945 date is on the slide.
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Figure 4. Norwegian P657n, serial number 30195. Shown with issue holster.
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Figure 5. Norwegian P657n issue holster, front.
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Figure 6. Norwegian P657n issue holster, back.
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Figure 7. Norwegian P657n issue holster, with pistol. This holster has an interesting lift strap. Pulling up on the flap lifts the pistol.
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Figure 8. Norwegian P657n issue holster showing details of the lift strap.