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Title:	PISTOL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC -  GERMAN PISTOL SAUER MODEL 1930 7.65MM SN# 222722
Maker/Manufacturer:	SAUER, J.P.
Date of Manufacture:	1930-1937
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 1006
Measurements:	OL: 14.6CM 5 3/4" BL: 7.6CM 3" 1.6 lbs. with empty magazine.

Object Description:

GERMAN PISTOL SAUER MODEL 1930 7.65MM SN# 222722
Manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl, Germany - Standard Sauer Model 1930 semi-automatic pistol. Blowback-operated. Blued finish with black composition grips. Fixed blade front, fixed V-notch rear sight. Round notch combined with dismounting catch pinned to rib on slide ahead of bolt cap rear sight. 6-groove rifling; right hand twist. Weapon equipped with 7-round detachable box magazine. Weapon weighs approximately 1.6 lbs. with empty magazine.

Markings:
Frame: 222722, commercial proofs Crown/N.
Slide: J.P. SAUER & SOHN, Suhl logo, CAL. 7.65MM patent.
Barrel: Crown/N.
Grip: CAL. 7.65mm/S&S in circle.
Magazine: S&S logo. CAL. 7.65 B.M.

Notes: Commercial sale and distribution, no official military use although reported as substitute standard for police. Offered for test to German Ordnance as substitute standard. Reported as police weapon.

References:
Hogg, Ian. GERMAN HANDGUNS: THE COMPLETE BOOK OF THE PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS OF GERMANY, 1869 TO THE PRESENT. Stackpole Books. Mechanicsburg, Pa. 2001.
U.S. Army. HANDBOOK OF SMALL ARMS. Vol. I, Part II C. Aberdeen Proving Ground. 1954.