1922 Browning FN .32 ACP

gobucks

August 07, 2004 10:37

I'm looking to see if I can't get an idea of the value of a nazi marked WWII 7.65 mm pistol. The serial number on the frame and the barrel extension is 0007C. On the slide is an extra, offset, 3 in front of the serial number - 30007C. The nazi stamp looks like "W8A140"? Near this mark is an "(H)" while the trigger guard is stamped with "MR". It's in excellent shape with little wear on the wood grips and just a little wear at the end of the barrel. The mag is original, I think, with the FN 7.65mm mark.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

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  rufe-snow

  August 07, 2004 14:51

  It's estimated that well over 200, 000 of the Model 1922 were made for the Germans, during their occupation of Belgium.
  
  All the usual markings seem to be on yours, don't understand why the slide has been handstamped?
  
  If yours is in excellent original condition, my WAG is that it's worth between $250 - $350.
  
  

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  gobucks

  August 07, 2004 16:01

  Thanks Rufe,
  I'd never sell it. The sentimemtal value is too high. I thought the numbers might make it unique.

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  mgx

  August 11, 2004 12:08

  The German serial numbering system at Herstal followed the usual German pattern of assigning guns an alpha character representing either the month of manufacture or a series of no more than 9,999 guns. When 9,999 was reached, the alpha was advanced and numbering started over at 0001. This was done at month-end whether 9,999 was reached or not. The letters, numbers, and year of manufacture gave each gun a unique identity. Someone mucked with the number on your slide. What is the number on the frame?

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