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Norwegian POLITI Pistols – Collectible or Defaced?

Norwegian POLITI Pistols – Collectible or Defaced?

Have you ever seen a WWI / WWII era 7.65 mm pistol with this kind of marking on the slide?  If so, it indicates post‑WWII use by the Norwegian Police.

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Norwegian POLITI Pistols – Collectible or Defaced?

Have you ever seen a WWI / WWII era 7.65 mm pistol with this kind of marking on the slide?  If so, it indicates post‑WWII use by the Norwegian Police.

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Astra 600 – Second Service Life

Astra 600 – Second Service Life

The redesigned Astra 600 used 9x19 mm ammo, compared to the Astra 400 which used 9x23 mm Largo, unique to Spanish arms.  These Astras are displayed on an Armory Racks® ...

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Astra 600 – Second Service Life

The redesigned Astra 600 used 9x19 mm ammo, compared to the Astra 400 which used 9x23 mm Largo, unique to Spanish arms.  These Astras are displayed on an Armory Racks® ...

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Mauser P.08 and P.38 - 1942

Mauser P.08 and P.38 - 1942

Designed by Georg Luger, the Luger pistol is without a doubt, one of the most recognizable handguns worldwide.  There were over 3.5 million made with the major manufacturers being DWM...

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Mauser P.08 and P.38 - 1942

Designed by Georg Luger, the Luger pistol is without a doubt, one of the most recognizable handguns worldwide.  There were over 3.5 million made with the major manufacturers being DWM...

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WWII Spreewerk P.38s from 1945

WWII Spreewerk P.38s from 1945

Designed by Walther, the P.38 was a replacement for the iconic P.08 Luger, which was costly and time-consuming to produce. When WWII broke out the Germans needed more than Walther could...

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WWII Spreewerk P.38s from 1945

Designed by Walther, the P.38 was a replacement for the iconic P.08 Luger, which was costly and time-consuming to produce. When WWII broke out the Germans needed more than Walther could...

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Smith & Wesson Model 36

Smith & Wesson Model 36

The Smith & Wesson Model 36, known as the “Chief’s Special,” is a classic J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special. Introduced in 1950, it was designed to meet post-war law-enforcement...

Smith & Wesson Model 36

The Smith & Wesson Model 36, known as the “Chief’s Special,” is a classic J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special. Introduced in 1950, it was designed to meet post-war law-enforcement...

6" 1911 Long Slide

6" 1911 Long Slide

A California-compliant Rock Island GI 1911 was transformed into a custom 6-inch long slide build featuring upgraded sights, refreshed internals, parkerized finish, and modern components. This post documents the parts...

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6" 1911 Long Slide

A California-compliant Rock Island GI 1911 was transformed into a custom 6-inch long slide build featuring upgraded sights, refreshed internals, parkerized finish, and modern components. This post documents the parts...

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