The Ortgies 7.65 mm pistol was a hammerless semi-automatic pistol produced in Germany in the years immediately after World War I, first by its inventor Heinrich Ortgies and then by Deutsche Werke. Inexpensive, but of good quality, the pistol achieved considerable success at contemporary shooting competitions 1 and, as an export product, was. I have a Deutsche werke Ortgies 7.65 owned by my grandfather, given to my father and now to me. I have looked all over the internet to try and determine what year this gun was manufactured. It appears to be a sixth variant if I am reading correctly but cannot determine what year it was made. Attached are a few photos. Any input would be helpful.

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Caliber 7.65 (.32ACP). Serial number 69682. Made in Germany in the 1920's -1930's. All Serial Numbers are Matching. Buymilsurp.com Ortgies Patent 7.65 Pistol Deutsche Werke Erfurt - GALLERY PICTURE ONLY. INFO ONLY P18-2 Caliber: 7.65mm Finish: Blued Bore Condition: G-VG Stock Condition: Good some mars Type: Pistol Metal Condition: G-VG Bluing Serial #: 2249xx Markings: Crown N Proofs, Ortgies Paten right side frame, Serial number and GERMANY in front of trigger guard, DEUTSCHE WERKE.

Auction:14417678 LSB#: 161207JJ04 Make: Deutsche Werke Model: Ortgies Model 1920, 6th Variation Solid Frame Serial Number: 135220 Year of.

LSB#: 130502MR02 Make: Deutsche Werke Model: Ortgies -.32 ACP Serial Number: 181677 Year of Manufacture: 1919-1921 Caliber:.32 ACP (7.65mm Browning) Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “Deutsche Werke”, a logo, and “Werk Erfurt.” The right side of the slide is marked “Ortgies’ Patent”. The top of the slide and the right side of the frame both have a Crowned “N” proof. The bottom of the frame in front of the trigger guard is marked “181677 / Germany”. The barrel is marked with a Crowned “N” proof and “Cal 7.65m/m”. Barrel Length: 3 3/8” Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade fixed to the slide. Mitchell on demand crack version 58 11. The rear sight is a “U” notch in the base formed on the back of the slide. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth walnut with a bronze medallion on each grip.

The medallions show a dragon with a long tail shaped in the form of a “D”. The grips show handling marks and light oil staining. There are small sharp compression marks on the right grip with surface loss above the medallion and one or two compression marks on the left grip. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition. Type of Finish: Blue Finish Originality: All Original Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is deep. There is no erosion in the bore. Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 80-85% of its metal finish.

The front of the slide at the muzzle and the top, bottom and back edges of the slide show some surface loss. The slide also shows spots of surface loss around the port opening and on the top and right sides. The extractor shows surface loss. The bottom corner of the backstrap shows thinning, and the backstrap and front strap show light compression marks.

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There is light pinprick surface erosion on top edges of the slide with spots on the right side of the slide, and right side of frame behind the trigger. The sides of the trigger guard, the safety and the magazine release show thinning. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun.

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See Assessment for operation of safety. Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one 7 round magazine. It is marked with the Deutsche Werke logo and “Cal. 7,65” on the floorplate. The magazine shows minimal wear, and is in about Excellent condition. Our Assessment: From Wikipedia: “The pistol was produced in 6.35 mm, 7.65 mm, and 9 mm variants. Although not expensive, at the time it was of advanced design and high quality construction with relatively few parts, well sealed against dirt.

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