I have a friend who works at a local gun shop and calls me if anything shows up he thinks would interest me. This was brought in for consignment by a gentleman who said his father-in-law had brought it back from the ETO. I have a few German bring backs but wasn’t very knowledgeable about the FN 1922. The fact that it was in excellent condition, had a similar condition holster and two matching mags made me think I needed to take it home. The asking price wasn’t unreasonable but when my friend indicated the seller wanted to move it, I made a counter offer and after a phone call, we had a deal for $550.00 out the door.
Much of the production was sent to the Luftwaffe but based on the holster type, this one was likely issued to the Heer. The pistol has the correct WaA140 waffenamts as do both mags. The holster has the maker’s marks on the inside of the flap. As best I can determine, the serial number indicates mid to late 1943 production. At any rate, it’s been well taken care of over the years. Poor cell phone pictures but comments are welcome.
Much of the production was sent to the Luftwaffe but based on the holster type, this one was likely issued to the Heer. The pistol has the correct WaA140 waffenamts as do both mags. The holster has the maker’s marks on the inside of the flap. As best I can determine, the serial number indicates mid to late 1943 production. At any rate, it’s been well taken care of over the years. Poor cell phone pictures but comments are welcome.
