SOLD - Scarce Kongsberg Model 1914 - 1941 Mfg (26066 - 23102)

Description

12/19/22 - In 1914, Norway began producing a copy of the Colt 1911 to be the standard military sidearm, and named it the M1914. From 1940 to 1945, its output fell into the hands of Germans and led to production of these pistols that saw use in the various German military and police branches. Unlike the later waffen marked variants, the earlier pistols likely saw actual use during the war. This particular pistol was made in 1941 for use by the Germans and is one of only about 8,200 produced under German occupation. It is fully matching but has been restored and refinished. Areas of finish loss and obvious splotchy discoloration on the grip straps and on the right side of the slide. A few small dots on the left side. Fitted with wood grips - the left panel is Walnut-colored, the right has a black painted finish. Comes with a satin-nickel magazine. Very nice bore with strong rifling and some light freckling here and there.