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Title:	PISTOL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC -  GERMAN PISTOL SAUER MODEL 1913 7.65MM SN# 45496
Maker/Manufacturer:	SAUER, J.P. & SOHN
Date of Manufacture:	1913-1930
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 1004
Measurements:	OL: 14.6CM 5 3/4" BL: 7.6CM 3" 20.1 oz.

Object Description:

GERMAN PISTOL SAUER MODEL 1913 7.65MM SN# 45496
Manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl, Germany - Standard Sauer Model 1913 semi-automatic pistol. Blowback-operated. Blued finish with black composition grips. Fixed blade front, fixed V-notch rear sight. 7-round detachable box magazine fed. Weapon weighs approximately 20.1 oz. Weapon complete with 7-round detachable box magazine and in good condition.

Markings:
Frame: 45496. Right side: Crown/N. Commercial proofs.
Slide: Top: J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL. S&S Trademark. Left side: PATENT. Right side: CAL. 7.65.
Barrel: Crown/N.
Grips: S&S in oval.
Trigger: 4.
Magazine: 7.65.

Notes: 175,000 manufactured.

References:
Hogg, Ian. GERMAN HANDGUNS: THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS OF GERMANY, 1869 TO THE PRESENT. Stackpole Books. Mechanicsburg, Pa. 2001.