CZ38

[Gurn]

Aka VZ38. Bought this at the recent Murfreesboro gun show. Made from 1939 - 1945. The Germans took over Czechoslovak right before production was to begin. The Germans pressed them into service as is without any additional stamps applied. Around 40k were made, mostly in 1939. Holds 9 rounds of .380 and is double action only. Many say it one of the ugliest pistols ever made. I think it’s fascinating. Been wanting one for years. Easy to break down and clean.  Just push a little release lever forward and tilt the slide up. Slide then can just be slid off the hinged barrel. No little parts to lose while cleaning, a bonus on the battlefield. Took it to the range yesterday and it was a blast to shoot. Surprisingly accurate. Just like shooting a double action revolver. 

[Gurn]

[gregintenn]

Very interesting! That is a new one on me. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations on finding it.