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Lot 3560: World War II Gustloff-Werke Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol

Rare World War II Gustloff-Werke Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Lot 3560: World War II Gustloff-Werke Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol

Rare World War II Gustloff-Werke Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Rare World War II Gustloff-Werke Semi-Automatic Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Gustloff Werke- Suhl
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 279
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is a rare example of a Gustloff-Werke pocket pistol. It is estimated that general production only produced approximately 240 pistols before the factory was bombed in 1944. Only about half of the total production were manufactured with steel frames like this example, while the other half featured frames made of a zinc-alloy. This model was designed under the direction of Fritz Sauckel, Gauleiter of Thuringia and manufactured by the Gustloff-Werke, circa 1938-1939. It is reported that a prototype was submitted to Adolf Hitler in January 1940, with the suggestion it be adopted for police use with production accomplished at the old Weimar factory using slave labor from the Buchenwald concentration camp. However, due to the outbreak of World War II, and large numbers of both Walther PP and PPK pistols already in use, no order ever materialized. Consequently, production remained incredibly low. This specific example is numbered "1125" on the left of the frame. It has a raised sighting rib with a fixed blade front and notch rear sights. The left side has a small sliding safety with a frame mounted push button magazine release. The pistol has a flared front grip strap, which the magazine would follow (magazine absent). The slide has: "G/GUSTLOFF-WERKE/WAFFENWERK SUHL" marking with no other proof marks. It is fitted with a set of walnut checkered grips with the left grip having a large circled letter "G" molded into it.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily on the slide near the muzzle and grip straps. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered minor blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Magazine absent. Mechanically excellent.



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