Guns International #: 102742202
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Guns International #: 102742202
Category - Military Pistols - Non-US
- 1911 Pistols
Kongsberg 1911 Norwegian .45 ACP 1942 Outstanding with capture statement
Description: pistol of the new M1911 design was received in Norway in January 1913. Following extensive tests through early 1914, it was finally decided, in August 1914, to adopt the Colt M1911 pistol in Norway. These pistols were to replace the Nagant revolvers (7,5mm M/1893) as the standard military sidearm in Norway. While the original pistol was known as the 1911 Colt, the designer and copyright owner was John Browning who had licensed manufacturing in the US to Colt. Norway attempted to get licensing through Colt, but discovered European production was through Fabrique Nationale. So in September 1914, Norway signed a contract with Fabrique Nationale of Belgium for manufacture. The pistol would be produced at Kongsberg Vaapenfabrikk in Norway. During the German occupation of Norway (1940–1945), manufacture of the pistol, given the designation Pistole 657(n), was continued under German control. The Waffenamt acceptance mark (WaA84) was added in 1945 and only those 920 pistols produced that year were ever Waffenamt-marked.[2] It is not likely that any of these Waffenamt-marked pistols ever saw any action during World War II as the first one, serial# 29615, was delivered March 29, 1945 and the last one, serial# 30534, was delivered on 5 May 1945 just before liberation of Norway.[citation needed] In total, approximately 8200 pistols were made during German occupation (serials 22312-30534).[2] All of them were delivered to AOK Norwegen (Army) except 700 that were delivered to Maza Norwegen (Navy). Occupation production:
A further 2,319 pistols were assembled from existing parts after the war until production was halted at serial number 32854 in 1948.[2] Twenty additional pistols were assembled from foreign-produced parts in 1987 as collector's pieces for the US market. A US dealer supplied commercial frames, slides and barrels as well as other parts that were assembled at Kongsberg. Previous markings were removed and Kongsberg markings and serials were engraved on the parts before the assembled pistols were returned to the US. The Kongsberg Colt remained in service with the Norwegian Armed Forces until being replaced by the Glock P80 in 1985 This pistol is the finest condition Kongsberg I have seen, All matching serial numbers. The last one (that was not as nice condition) went for $12,650. This pistol was captured during WWII from a Waffen SS officer and was brought home by a solider. As you can see it was likely fired very little (possibly only at the factory for proofing purposes), there is Cosmoline still in the internals. The original owner states that it is brand new (statement paperwork included) Don't miss the chance to own a true treasure. Price: $12,500.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102742202
Guns International #: 102742202