December 20th 2014 Firearms (34)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/19/2014
Serial No. 149553. 85,000 of these were manufactured by Femaru Fegyver es Gepgyar Rt, Budapest, 1941-44. 7.65mm auto, 4.33" barrel, seven round magazine (properly stamped). The German Government negotiated a contract for 50,000 7.65mm Auto 1937-type pistols with Pro AXIS Hungary in 1941. These were destined largely for the Luftwaffe. Except for the change of caliber, the first consignments were identical to the M1937. Shortly after supply had begun, however, the Luftwaffe demanded a manual thumb safety catch. This was added to the left rear of the frame, whereupon the slide marking is changed from the original FEMARU FEGYVER ES GEPGYAR RT 37' TO 'P. MOD. 37 KAL 7,65' with the German Waffenamt acceptance stamps, this is a pre-Luftwaffe change, no Nazi marks. Gun retains 40% original blue finish with most wear in finish missing from slide. Excellent serrated wood grips. Fine bore and action. Vintage original holster. No extra magazines.