FN model 1922 nazi occupation pistol 7.65

[eastbank]

just got a FN browning patent 1922 7.65 serial number159305 with holster and two clips. pistol has H with a lot of nazie acceptence stamps WaA 140 with eagles with swastic,s, the checkered walnut wood grips are in very good con. blueing 65-70 percent,ex bore. the two clips have a ovel with FN inside with 7.65 below the ovel and WaA140 stamped at the top. the holster is black(can,t find any marks) and is well used but in solid con (no rips or tares). this pistol is a vet bring back, (no import marks). i may get the return papers but i am not holding my breath. i paid 275.00 for it, is that a good price? thanks eastbank.

[mike radford]

Hard to be hurt at that price. IMHO, the pistol is worth the $275 with the mags easy. The holster is icing on the cake. Neat little pistols.

[darwin]

Typically, the pistol with mags and holster go for $300+. Depending on the condition and "correctness" of the holster, the holster alone might be worth $100. You got it for a good price.

[Ol Duke]

(H) marked is a +.....

[Destroyer]

(H) marked is a +.....

Is there any definitive proof what exactly the (H) mark means? I have read it stands for Heer (Army) but it was on the internet ;^)
D.

[Ol Duke]

That's what I've heard....Denny at Empire Arms puts a premium on (H) marked pistols.

[eastbank]

thanks,i think i,ll keep it. it,s very hard to buy a complete ww-2 pistol (holster and magazines)used by the germans or there allies in very good con. for 275.00. thanks again,eastbank.

[Berettamen]

eastbank, Great deal. That holster may be worth the whole price paid depending on the model. Don't make too much of the (H) marking. That is very common. No one knows just what that marking means as no records show just why it was there. Common sense does suggest the Heer (Army) meaning, however, and I agree with that assessment. What is nice is how few 1922 pistols actually carry the WaA140 marked magazines. I'm not sure I've actually seen that stamping on the 1922 magazine but believe they are present. Can you post an image of just the magazine with the stamp? Nice catch. Dan P.

[Bryan 45]

I always assumed the "H" in circle on the 1922 had the same meaning as the "H" on a Hi Power-- Belgian Army property.

Does it not?

[Snowman]

Hello EastBank. Nice find there! I just got one myself! Mine only came with a holster though. Congrats on your find!

[me26245]

Anyone looking for a turkish contract 1922 ???? look here:

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=38905

It's mine and i'd be willing to sell / trade.

[darwin]

Don't make too much of the (H) marking. That is very common. No one knows just what that marking means as no records show just why it was there.

Agreed, nothing special or uncommon about the H marking. Again, nobody knows what it signifies.

[darwin]

Anyone looking for a turkish contract 1922 ???? look here:

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=38905

It's mine and i'd be willing to sell / trade.

Turkish contract pistols are very uncommon. Too bad the barrel appears to have been swapped out.

[me26245]

Yes, alas it's how it came to me. If only I had the original barrel.