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Femaru Model 1937

Femaru Model 1937

Description

Adopting a modified Browning blow-back design the Model 37 was highly successful and made for both the Hungarian and German Armies. It continued in use for many years. German contract examples are differently marked and designated Pistole 37(u) Slide stampings have spelling errors and indicate manufacture for Hungarian use.

Marks and Stamps: (L side of slide) FEMARU_FECYVER-ES GEPGYAR R.T. 37M. (Lside of trigger guard) Crest (Base of magazine) 37M

Specifications

Accession Number: 299 Period of Use: 1937
Type: Self loading/automatic pistol War Zones: WW2 Hungarian Uprising
Country of Origin: Hungary Type Date: 1937
Manufacturer: Femaru-Feggyver es Gepgyar, Budapest, Hungary Serial Number: 198513 (L side of body)
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 9mm short (.380acp)
Weight: 770g Length Overall: 182mm
Cyclic Rate: Semi-Auto Length Barrel: 110mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA22277

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