Lawrance Ordnance
802 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
T | 61 2 9212 5673 F | 61 2 9212 6391
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lawranceordnance@bigpond.com
LFD 404021238
Ortgies Patent 7.65mm Pistol (Serial # 222790)
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| Specifications | ||||
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| Length | 165mm | |||
| Barrel Length | 87mm | |||
| Weight | 0.640kg | |||
| Action | Blowback | |||
| Magazine | 8 Rounds | |||
| Cartridge | 7.65mm | |||
Although German, Heinrich Ortgies lived in Liege for several years. There he designed an automatic pistol which he patented in 1918. Following the First World War he returned to Erfurt, where he began making the 7.65mm Ortgies pistol. The pistols were a considerable success, despite the depressed post war market, and around 10,000 were made. Subsequently Deutsche Werke of Erfurt purchased the patents, stock and tools from Ortgies and continued manufacture. Ortgies himself appears to have taken no further interest in firearms after this.
- $525.00
In Stock
This Ortigies pistol appears to have been previously refurbished. The metalwork appears to have been polished and reblued and as a result some of the markings have become difficult to read. The wood grips are well worn alhough they have no cracks or chips. The barrel is worn and pitted.
