IN 1938, HITLER MOVED INTO CZECHOSLAVAKIA.  THE CZECHS WERE JUST ABOUT TO GEAR UP TO PRODUCE THEIR NEW SIDEARM, THE CZ 38 (380 AUTO; 9MM KURZ).

 

THE NAZIS TOOK OVER PRODUCTION AND PRODUCED THE PISTOLS WHICH WERE THEN DISTIBUTED TO POLICE, CAMP GUARDS, AND 'CZECH' ARMY OFFICERS

 

THIS IS A VERY EARLY ISSUE (I AM TOLD) SO IT DOES NOT HAVE NAZI PROOF MARKS (254708) AND THE HOLSTER IS MARKED 1942

 

IF YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE, IT IS EXCEPTIONALY UNIQUE DESIGN AND A REDICULOUSLY STIFF DOUBLE ACTION ONLY PISTOL

 

IN THE EXCELLANT FILM  'FLAME AND CITRON',  I AM PRETTY SURE FLAME USES A CZ 38 FOR ALL OF HIS ASSASINATIONS OF DUTCH COLLABORATORS

 

I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS FOR THE EXPERTS:

 

1. DID FLAME ACTUALLY USE A CZ 38?

 

2. IS THERE ANY WAY TO TELL IF THIS WAS ISSUED TO POLICE, CAMP OR ARMY?

I DIDNT REALIZE THAT WIKIPEDIA COVERS WEAPONS IN MOVIES SO THUROUGHLY.

 

THE PISTOL FLAME USED IN HIS ASSASINATIONS WAS AN FN 1900 IN 32 ACP.  LOOKS ALOT LIKE A CZ 38 , ESPECIALLY FROM A DISTANCE HELD IN A ONE HANDED GRIP.

 

STILL 32ACP IS NOT A WEAPON I WOULD CHOOSE FOR ASSASINATIONS

It looks to be in excellent condition and the craftsmanship of the maker is evident, but I can't say it's a good-looking gun, with those boxy, square grips... I guess the P08 ruined the 'sexy-factor' for the rest 😂

 

There are some pistols that come close though in my opinion, like the M1911(A1), Radom Vis 35 and P38.

I bought it originally because it was so unusual looking and in very good condition.  Later I found out that the mag was messed up and would not feed.  I couldn't get another one, and gave up trying long ago. But because its a tip-up, you can easily load a single round and shoot.  

When it comes to looks, this is my favorite:  1905 Steyr Mannicher

 

Its a real looker

Manlicher.HEIC

Manlicher.HEIC