Manufactured in 1943, this pistol falls into a 1,500-piece range identified in Jan Still's Axis Pistols as destined for delivery to German forces in occupied France in March of 1943. As these pistols were direct-delivered to the Wehrmacht in the field, they were not subjected to inspection by the Waffen Amt (Weapons Office), and are properly devoid of "eagle" or "WaA" stamps. Blade front and 1000-meter tangent rear sights, with the three-line model, caliber patent and address markings on the side plate and a set of Spanish proofs on the right side of the frame. Fitted with a large ring hammer, universal-style safety lever, niter blue small parts and a set of ribbed grips.

Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some bright edge wear, a small amount of spotting on the right side of the frame, and scattered handling marks. 70% of the niter blue finish is present on the small parts, with a mixed gray and brown/copper patina on the high points. The grips are very fine with a few tiny dings. Mechanically excellent.