This P37 pistol was marketed as a presentation piece with the legend: 'Brig. Serial numbered parts: Receiver, slide, barrel, magazine. The well-made 7.65mm caliber guns were extremely accurate and pleasant to shoot, being rather heavier than the general run of pistols in this caliber. Contrary to popular belief (or dealers' false claims), this gun was NOT produced under German occupation. Production ended in March 1944 after a total of 85,000 or so had been produced under contract. These pistols were marked 'jhv 43' and 'WaA173'. The 2nd contract for an additional 35,000 Pistole 37(u) was started in 1943. 35,000 made to complete the 2nd contract.īased on unconfirmed information Germany also purchased the license to manufacture the pistol, however there is no evidence that any German manufacuring was performed. 7,65.' The new code was 'jhv 43' and the WaffenAmt was 'WaA173'. 43000 made to complete the 1st contract of 50,000 pistols. 7,65.' The 'jhv 41' and 'WaA56' markings are present. The 'jhv 41' and 'WaA56' markings are present. 7,65mm', manufacturing code 'jhv 41' and German WaffenAmt 'WaA56' acceptance stamps were added. The Luftwaffe demanded a manual thumb safety catch, which was added to the left rear of the frame.
Legend: 'FÉMÁRU FEGYVER ÉS GÉPGYÁR RT 37M'. Except for the change of caliber to 7.65, the first consignments were identical to the 37M. These were destined largely for the Luftwaffe. The German government negotiated a contract for 50,000 7.65mm Auto Frommer 37M pistols with pro-Axis Hungary in 1941.
Magazine: 7-round detachable box with a finger-rest. Frommer Fémáru Model Pistole 37 (u) 'jhv' 85,000 manufactured by Fémáru Fegyver és Gépgyár Rt, Budapest, 1941-44 This pistol is fitted with original one piece checkered Bakelite (early plastic) excellent grips with no cracks or chips, with the “?Z” logos molded on the top. Left side of the slide is marked “fnh Pistole Modell 27 Kal. The top of the slide is marked with the Nazi proof followed by serial number (290,920). Caliber / Gauge: 7.65mm Barrel Length: 3.75' Serial Number: 384424 Condition: Very good. Left side of slide reads: 'fnh Pistole Modell 27 Kal. '187' scratched into left side frame above grip. WWII GERMAN CZ 'FNH' MODEL 27 7.65mm PISTOL WWII German CZ 'fnh' model 27 7.65mm pistol.