Unusual design features included the safety and the multi-caliber magazine. The hammerless action depended on a spring-loaded striker to fire the cartridge. Metal components were forged or machined, and assembly in general made no use of screws, even securing the wooden grips with metal clips. Although not expensive, at the time it was of advanced design and high-quality construction with relatively few parts and well-sealed against dirt. Our Assessment:В From Wikipedia: вЂњThe pistol was produced in 6.35 mm, 7.65 mm, and 9 mm variants. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.Д«ox, Paperwork & Accessories:В This pistol comes with a total of two magazines and a holster. This pistol was not designed with a magazine disconnect, but does have a type of grip safety. Mechanics:В The action functions correctly. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition. There are faint little nicks and scratches throughout. There is some light oxidation on the backstrap as well.

There is thinning on the backstrap and at the front edges of the slide. Overall Condition:В This handgun retains about 91% of its metal finish. There is light erosion scattered throughout the bore. The grips are in about Very Good overall condition.Д«ore Condition:В The bore is gray with sharp rifling. The grips show scattered light draglines and handling marks. Stock Configuration & Condition:В The grips are smooth walnut with a brass medallion at the top of each grip marked with a вЂњHOвЂќ monogram (Heinrich Ortgies) and with a wide ring around the outside of the medallion (early style). There is a shallow groove that spans the length of the slide. The rear sight is a вЂњVвЂќ groove in the base formed on the back of the slide. Sights / Optics:В The front sight is a short blade fixed to the slide. The left side of the frame just below the barrel chamber is marked вЂњRвЂќ.

The left side of the chamber and the right flat on the underside of the slide are marked вЂњ26855вЂќ and вЂњRвЂќ.

The right side of the slide is marked with a вЂњCrowned NвЂќ proof. Markings:В The left side of the slide is marked вЂњOrtgies-Patent / Deutsche Werke Aktiengesellschaft BerlinвЂќ. Model:В Ortgies Model 1920 Large Frame 3rd Variation ()ДЄction Type:В Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Fine European Arms

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