German Dreyse model 1917 semi auto pistol.
So where should I begin?
Well this specimen was won for a mere $200 on GunBroker.
The seller was helpful and had a good insight on the origins of this pistol.
Developed in Germany, these pistols were carried in WW1 and WW2.
My pistol was a bring back from a US service member in WW2. I am trying to obtain more details on the circumstances.
I suppose that I should mention that I had problems when firing this weapon at the range.
After 3 fires it stopped cocking reliably or not at all.
I also suggest you not load snub ammo or hollow points, these were jammed up every time for me. I had some ball ammo, that fed better while it lasted. Although it wasn't smooth at all.
And the hams were incredibly difficult to clear as there isnt a rear slide lock, and the slide serrations are at the front of the slide...very awkward!
All in all cool, a 100 year old gun.
Only its more work...again!
Nick
For a better review more info, check out this page, from Unblinking Eye.
http://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/07Dreyse/07dreyse.html
Ed has alot of good info and is a helpful guy.
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