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Hungarian Weapons - Fémáru/Frommer Handguns |
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85,000 manufactured by Fémáru Fegyver és Gépgyár Rt, Budapest, 1941-44 Type: blowback operated automatic pistol Chambering: 7.65mm Auto Length overall: 7.17" (182mm) Weight unladen: 27.2oz (770g) Barrel: 4.33" (110mm) Magazine: 7-round detachable box
The German government negotiated a contract for 50,000 7.65mm Auto
Frommer 37M
pistols with pro-Axis Hungary in 1941. These were destined largely for the
Luftwaffe. Except for the change of caliber, the first consignments were
identical to the M1937. Shortly after supply had begun, however, the Luftwaffe
demanded a manual thumb safety catch. This was added to the left rear of the frame,
whereupon the slide marking was changed from the original 'FÉMÁRU FEGYVER ÉS
GÉPGYÁR RT 37M' to 'P. MOD. 37 KAL 7,65' with German WaffenAmt acceptance
stamps. The code 'jvh' concealed the manufacturer, in accordance with the
contemporaneous German system. |
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Production of the Pistole 37 (u) was extended until 1944, ending after
85,000 or so had been produced. Contrary to popular belief this gun was NOT
produced under German occupation, production was finished before that in 1944.
The well-made 7.65mm calibre guns were extremely accurate and pleasant to
shoot, being rather heavier than the general run of pistols in this caliber.
The bottom of the magazine marked: 'P. Mod. 37.' Serial numbered parts: Receiver, slide, barrel, magazine. WaA stamped: Receiver, slide, barrel. Serial number/Date correspondence reported: jhv 1941: 6735 - 48655 WaA56 jhv 1943: 56733 - 64835 WaA173 |
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Believed to be an original Hungarian supplied holster |
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German made holster for the P37, made by Gustav Reinhardt, Berlin, 1941 and
marked so in the inside flap. Also has a Luftwaffe Eagle over 7 Photos courtesy of Al Gerth |
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A German made holster with 'cdc' code for Kern Klager & Co. Lederwaren, Berlin. |
