German Target Pistol
Does anyone have background info on the pistol listed at *********** No. 976314297? Is the price realistic?
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Okay, let's try this: It's a Perfekt D.R.G.M. Model 5813, .22LR, single shot, Olympic pistol, mfg 1938. The seller is asking $1400.
Any experts out there with knowledge of this pistol? Thanks.0 -
Couldn't find anything specific about your "Free Pistol", generally those prewar very ornate German ones were made on a special order almost a custom basis. It's doubtful that any documentation or reference material would be on this side of the pond. You would probably have to contact a dealer or collector in the "FATHERLAND" to get the skinny on it.
Here's a site the gives you a overview on Free Pistols.
http://www.geocities.com/pistoleer2001/Evolution.html0 -
I have drawn a blank on this particular manufacturer, even after searching through several pre WWII European pistol books that I have in my very large collection of firearms books. I would have to agree with the snowman that this pistol was probably a custom manufacturer item. Most of these quality pre war free pistols- like the Hammerli Model 33MP- sell in the $800 range and are valued these days mostly for there fine fit and finish, as well as the oranate wood stocks.
Free pistol is a very exacting discipline- much more so than the "bulls eye", target, or match shooting that I amuse myself with. Free pistols themselves are worthless for anything other than their intended purpose and nothing else is suitable for use in this sport. You can easily use your S&W Model 41 for target shooting at night and carry it with you in the field during the day. A free pistol has no such double use. In order to be competitive in the sport these days you need a pistol with such items as electronic triggers and plenty of carbon fiber. Entry into this range begins at about $2000 and the sky is the limit from here.
Unless you REALLY have a good use for this particular pistol- and I can't think of any as it would not be competitive on the firing line these days- you may want to put your money in another pistol...or three. These are just my opinions and others will feel differently.
Mark T. Christian0 -
Gentlemen, thanks for the comments and the link. I have a few Model 41s and some old High Standards for punching paper and, granted, they're fine pistols for the job at hand. However, Mark hit it right on with the observation: "...valued these days for their fine fit and finish, as well as the ornate wood stocks". I'm a sucker for exactly that kind of gun; not necessarily to shoot but to appreciate it for what it is.....an example of superb old German craftsmanship. BTW, when I went to rufe-snow's recommended link, I saw the Anschutz pistol I've coveted for fifty years! Another quest..... 0
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