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charlestewart · 08-12-2010, 03:55 AM

Hi does anyone know where I can get a magazine for a 7.65mm Ortigies Deutshe Werke semi-auto pistol serial no 171070 also any history on this .
Thanks

jack404 · 08-12-2010, 04:17 AM

history i can help a bit .. the mag .. i'm in Australia so sorry there

the Deutshe Werke model was a 2nd generation after the original designer and maker went onto other things

he worked out how to do make it cheap and very reliable and sold or did a deal with the Deutshe Werke folks , the pre Deutshe Werke version is very much a collectors item and brings a high dollar

they have a excellent rep as a target pistol with one gent here still pulling great scores for a almost 80 year old firearm

The Deutshe Werke was ( i believe i may be wrong ) used by one of the US shooting team to get a perfect score against many other supposedly better weapons and shooters to win a world shooting title in the 30's

your magazine may be interchangeable with the 9mm version but check with a expert as i'm not sure when and what serial number they changed the butt lock

i worked on the gents one here and it needs no work .. its a great pistol with over 50,000 rounds through it that we know of ( not bad eh!!!)

we strip it bath its and reassemble it and its still a very nice pistol

do you mind if i ask what you paid for it ?

i've not seen one sell that i remember the price and as a semi fan of the thing ( it impressed me a lot) i would not mind looking for one myself or offering the gent here what it is worth

all up a nice weapon ..

cheers

jack

PS web site for you from my bookmarks

http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20allem...werke%20gb.htm

Esteban · 08-12-2010, 06:57 AM

Not cheap.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...spx?catid=3728

Jim K · 08-12-2010, 11:28 AM

First I have heard of the Ortgies as a target pistol!

Unless you hit it lucky at a gun show, any magazines you get today will be repros.

Dis- and reassembly of those pistols is tricky, and if you don't know how, please ask.

Jim

charlestewart · 08-12-2010, 12:35 PM

It Was found in an attic I have no idea how to strip it but I have no magazine
Thanks

mtnboomer · 08-12-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by charlestewart

It Was found in an attic I have no idea how to strip it but I have no magazine
Thanks

You really need to have it looked at by a qualified gunsmith before you do anything else. These old guns can have numerous problems and being in a damp, drafty attic for years can add to these problems. Have a gunsmith go over it with a fine-toothed comb, if he says it's okay have him show you how to disassemble and maintain it -- then pay the pesos for a magazine.

jack404 · 08-13-2010, 12:12 AM

good advice from mtnboomer , did not realize it was a attic find . do get it checked eh

08-12-2010, 03:55 AM	#1
charlestewart Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2	Please Help Hi does anyone know where I can get a magazine for a 7.65mm Ortigies Deutshe Werke semi-auto pistol serial no 171070 also any history on this . Thanks -->

08-12-2010, 04:17 AM	#2
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Please Help history i can help a bit .. the mag .. i'm in Australia so sorry there the Deutshe Werke model was a 2nd generation after the original designer and maker went onto other things he worked out how to do make it cheap and very reliable and sold or did a deal with the Deutshe Werke folks , the pre Deutshe Werke version is very much a collectors item and brings a high dollar they have a excellent rep as a target pistol with one gent here still pulling great scores for a almost 80 year old firearm The Deutshe Werke was ( i believe i may be wrong ) used by one of the US shooting team to get a perfect score against many other supposedly better weapons and shooters to win a world shooting title in the 30's your magazine may be interchangeable with the 9mm version but check with a expert as i'm not sure when and what serial number they changed the butt lock i worked on the gents one here and it needs no work .. its a great pistol with over 50,000 rounds through it that we know of ( not bad eh!!!) we strip it bath its and reassemble it and its still a very nice pistol do you mind if i ask what you paid for it ? i've not seen one sell that i remember the price and as a semi fan of the thing ( it impressed me a lot) i would not mind looking for one myself or offering the gent here what it is worth all up a nice weapon .. cheers jack PS web site for you from my bookmarks http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20allem...werke%20gb.htm Last edited by jack404; 08-12-2010 at 04:23 AM..

08-12-2010, 06:57 AM	#3
Esteban V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fl. Posts: 74	Re: Please Help Not cheap. http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...spx?catid=3728

08-12-2010, 11:28 AM	#4
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Please Help First I have heard of the Ortgies as a target pistol! Unless you hit it lucky at a gun show, any magazines you get today will be repros. Dis- and reassembly of those pistols is tricky, and if you don't know how, please ask. Jim

08-12-2010, 12:35 PM	#5
charlestewart Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2	Re: Please Help It Was found in an attic I have no idea how to strip it but I have no magazine Thanks

08-13-2010, 12:12 AM	#7
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Please Help good advice from mtnboomer , did not realize it was a attic find . do get it checked eh