What would be the approximate year of manufacture of a Deutsche Werke (Ortgies) 7.65mm pistol? Would such a pistol qualify as a Curio & Relic under BATFE rules?
Scott
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What would be the approximate year of manufacture of a Deutsche Werke (Ortgies) 7.65mm pistol? Would such a pistol qualify as a Curio & Relic under BATFE rules?
Scott
Wiki says they were made between 1919 and 1924. C&R is generally fifty years and older and in any case this handgun is certainly C&R eligible. A very interesting design for a simple blow-back design. Tom
As OldPaul says, interesting design. The "safety" button acts only to manually activate the grip safety, which, when depressed, clicks off, and does not reset itself. Think this one spent some time in someone's desk drawer.
If it helps anyone, I did a video:
Ortgies 7.35mm Pistol Disassembly - YouTube