I just picked this one up yesterday from a friend. Doesn't have the WAa140 stamp and has the Policeman with a whistle stamp from AKAH "Albrecht Kind Company". Could this be a private purchase gun by military?
Upon further examination, the barrel has a Waa140 stamp which is normal according to Vanderlinden's book. These are referred to as Eagle/N commercial pistols (December 1942-early August 1944)
Private purchase almost definitely, purchased and probably sold through AKAH. Who knows the end buyer, could be manufacturing plant security, could be military person/officer private purchase, could even be police I suppose. Hopefully Anthony will have better info. The pistol does have the Eagle/N on frame, slide and probably barrel and the mark at the back of the frame signifying commercial manufacture.
A "C" block, so it's late in German occupation manufacture.
The wartime commercials are uncommon.
Surprising to see a gun this late in manufacture still marked for sale through Albrecht Kind.
Cool pistol.
Very nice and unusual pistol. It is indeed a scarce commercial version. very rarely seen that late in the occupation and one of the few that I ever saw with the Albrecht Kind mark. Most I have seen just have that triangle mark on the rear. I like it ! congrats and thanks for sharing.
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