Thus, engaging the safety simultaneously reduced tension on the firing pin spring. The safety was a lever inset into the back of the grip and, with the gun cocked, forced backward out of the grip into the "safe" position by spring tension from the firing pin upon depression of a button under the slide. This limits its value to the collectors at the same time making them affordable to the budget pistol collectors, and there are enough variants to make a nice collection. Unusual design features included the safety and the magazine. Although the Model 1920 Ortgies was only made for 3 years by Deutsche Werke production being forced to stop due to the Treaty of Versailles there were quite a few made. cal., with 3-1/4 inch bbl., and blue or nickel finish. located in Erfurt, Germany) Model/configuration Model Pocket Automatic semi-automatic pistol. As in early Colt and Browning pocket pistols, the Ortgies striker also operated as an ejector as the slide traveled backwards after discharge. Here is the information you requested about your Firearm firearm taken from Manufacturer/Trademark Ortgies (Deutsche Werke A.G. 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 some examples do incorporate a single screw for that purpose. Although not expensive, at the time it was of advanced design and high quality construction with relatively few parts, well sealed against dirt. There is also a Crown with an N Underneath below the Ortgies Patent.
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These pistols were produced in 6.35 mm, 7.65 mm, and 9 mm Kurz variants, and this one is the 7.65mm variant. Signed Deutsche Werke Werk Erfurt 7.65 mm, Serial Number 133803 and Ortgies Patent. Bore has strong rifling but freckling throughout. The pistol follows the design of the original German Ortgies patent, and was crafted by Deutsche Werke between 1921-1924. The pistol is chambered in 6.35mm (.25 ACP). Original blue rates around 92% with the majority of finish loss on the trigger guard and underside of the frame. Offered for sale in this lot is an exceptional example of a Deutsche Werke semi-automatic, hammerless, pocket pistol. 5/8/19 - This is an original Ortgies semi-auto pistol that was made in about 1924.