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**james m** · 03-15-2013, 01:33 PM

Yours is a typical late war WA 140 code Model 1922. There were substantial numbers of these produced and your example appears to be in very good condition with considerable original finish remaining. These used to be at the low end of German used WW II pistols but that is pretty much over and I have noted substantial price increases over the past few years. I am always on the lookout for nice numbers matching example like yours.
At one time these were just about the most popular pistol with the European police departments and were still in service in some locations up into the 1980s.
BTW: These are very good shooters if you care to give it a try.
Jim

**Douglas Jr.** · 03-15-2013, 02:20 PM

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My guess is that yours was made in early 1943, before the Germans started the a-block suffix series. Does your pistol has the mag safety (remove the magazine and check if it fires) ?

Regards,
Douglas

**Marcel Banziger** · 03-15-2013, 02:54 PM

Thank you gentlemen for your replies!

Unfortunately here in Europe in many countries one can only have de-activated guns (purely as decorative objects). Mine came from Germany and has the trigger mechanism blocked so I can't shoot the pistol. Not even dry-shooting. It's sad that these antique weapons are demolished like this but unfortunately that's just how it is

Because of this I can't say if it shoots with the magazine removed.

So if I understand correct it's the WaA stamp which tells a specific time-era? Or can, because of the serial number a more accurate dating be done?

I have been checking for a holster already yes but so far I didn't really figure out which exact holster should go with this pistol? I actually think that many 7,65 mm pistols were carried in similar holsters, right?

Thanks for your time.
Best regards,
Marcel

**james m** · 03-15-2013, 03:55 PM

Here's one of mine in a correct period holster. I can't remember the code stamped on the holster and it's currently locked in my safe.
It's a shame that all you can possess are deactivated examples.
Jim

**Marcel Banziger** · 03-16-2013, 03:01 AM

Thanks you for posting these pics. I now know which kind of holster to go for.

A shame indeed that all weapons have to be deactivated overhere.

**james m** · 03-16-2013, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Marcel Banziger View Post

Thanks you for posting these pics. I now know which kind of holster to go for.

A shame indeed that all weapons have to be deactivated overhere.

That's just one example. I'd suggest you look at others before deciding to make a purchase.
Jim

**Marcel Banziger** · 03-16-2013, 08:03 AM

Yes, that was my intention indeed but at least now I know now which kind of model I need to look for. Thanks for your help and advice!

I've also been looking for books about German pistols but couldn't really find what I was looking for. So if anyone has tips about recommendable books which I can use as study material and material for comparison than I would be very thankful for any tips

**buckle1** · 03-17-2013, 04:15 PM

Here are two from my collection for comparison.

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**buckle1** · 03-17-2013, 04:17 PM

Photo 2-note the test proof only on this pistol and the slid is numbered internally. A scarce variant.

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**buckle1** · 03-17-2013, 04:18 PM

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**buckle1** · 03-17-2013, 04:19 PM

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**buckle1** · 03-17-2013, 04:21 PM

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**Douglas Jr.** · 03-17-2013, 06:55 PM

Marcel,

In this thread you can see the above mentioned "drop holster" for FN 1922:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=156455

Concerning books, you can search for Jan Still's books, they are expensive but they worth the investment.

Douglas

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