Sauer 38H
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The Sauer&Sohn 38H had a integrated cock and decock-level one of the most modern constructions of its time. The weapon enjoyed great popularity at the police forces of the 3rd Reich.
Technical datas:
| Caliber: | 7.65 mm |
| Function: | Double-Action; hidden hammer; Cock-/Decock-lever |
| Barrel length: | 86 mm |
| Weight: | 729 g |
| Magazin capacity: | 8 rounds |
Production datas:
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Company: |
J.P. Sauer & Sohn |
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Location: |
Suhl |
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Period: |
1939 - 1945 |
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Amount: |
50,000 (for Wehrmacht) |
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Serial numbers: |
271456 - 506527 (sn area for Wehrmacht) |
The Sauer 38H is split in 4 major variations, according to the acceptance, the finish and the manuel safety-lever
1st Wehrmachts-Variation (highpolish-finish with double E/37 acceptance mark and manual safety-lever; approx. 1,000 pieces)
Characteristics:
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Legend left: |
J.P. SAUER&SOHN, SUHL Cal. 7,65 Patent |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish blued (this one is refinished) |
| Grips: | black Bakelit-grips with "SuS"-Logo on left side; checkered |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number right on frame 3-digit number inside slide 3-digit number rear of breech block |
| Acceptance stamp: |
2 x E/37 left on frame |
| Test proof stamp: |
E/N right on frame E/N right on slide E/N on barrel (near muzzle) |
pic. 1:
pic. 2:
2nd Wehrmachts-Variation (military-finish with E/37 acceptance mark and manual safety-level; approx. 30,000 pieces)
Characteristics:
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Legend left: |
J.P. SAUER&SOHN, SUHL Cal. 7,65 Patent |
| Finish: | military-finish blued |
| Grips: | black Bakelit-grips with "SuS"-Logo on left side; checkered |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number right on frame 3-digit number inside slide 3-digit number rear of breech block |
| Acceptance stamp: |
E/37 left on frame |
| Test proof stamp: |
E/N right on frame E/N right on slide E/N on barrel (near muzzle) |
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pic. 2:
3rd Wehrmachts-Variation (military-finish with E/37 acceptance mark and manual safety-lever; subvariation 2 line legend; approx. 30,000 pieces)
Characteristics:
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Legend left: |
J.P. SAUER&SOHN, SUHL Cal. 7,65 Patent |
| Finish: | military-finish blued |
| Grips: | black Bakelit-grips with "SuS"-Logo on left side; checkered |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number right on frame 3-digit number inside slide 3-digit number rear of breech block |
| Acceptance stamp: |
E/37 left on frame |
| Test proof stamp: |
E/N right on frame E/N right on slide E/N on barrel (near muzzle) |
pic. 1:
pic. 2:
pic. 3:
accepted with WaA 286: Gustav Genschow-u. Co A.G., Lederwarenfabrik, Bouchéstr. 12, Berlin SO36
below closing strip stamped "Genschow&Co AG Berlin 1941" inside stamped "Sauer"
pic. 4: Holster
accepted with WaA 286: Gustav Genschow-u. Co A.G., Lederwarenfabrik, Bouchéstr. 12, Berlin SO36
below closing strip stamped "Genschow&Co AG Berlin 1941" inside stamped "Sauer"
Bild 5: Holster
accepted with WaA 286: Gustav Genschow-u. Co A.G., Lederwarenfabrik, Bouchéstr. 12, Berlin SO36
below closing strip stamped "Genschow&Co AG Berlin 1941" inside stamped "Sauer"
3rd Wehrmachts-Variation (military-finish with E/37 acceptance mark and manual safety-lever; subvariation 1 line legend; approx. 30,000 pieces)
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
Cal. 7,65 |
| Finish: | military-finish blued |
| Grips: | black Bakelit-grips with "SuS"-Logo on left side; checkered |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number left on frame 3-digit number inside slide 3-digit number rear of breech block |
| Acceptance stamp: |
E/37 left on frame |
| Test proof stamp: |
E/N right on frame E/N right on slide E/N on barrel (near muzzle) |
pic. 1:
pic. 2:
pic. 3: Holster
no acceptance; no maker mark
pic. 4: Holster
no acceptance; no maker mark
4th Wehrmachts-Variation (military-finish with E/37 acceptance mark without manual safety-lever; approx. 10,000 pieces) with the following characteristics:
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
Cal. 7,65 |
| Finish: | military-finish blued |
| Grips: | black Bakelit-grips with "SuS"-Logo on left side; checkered |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number left on frame 3-digit number inside slide 3-digit number rear of breech block |
| Acceptance stamp: |
E/37 left on frame |
| Test proof stamp: |
E/N right on frame E/N right on slide E/N on barrel (near muzzle) |
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pic 2:
pic 3 Holster:
accepted with WaA 286: Gustav Genschow-u. Co A.G., Lederwarenfabrik, Bouchéstr. 12, Berlin SO36
below closing strap stamped with "jhg 42"; inside stamped "Sauer 7,65 H"
pic 4 Holster:
accepted with WaA 286: Gustav Genschow-u. Co A.G., Lederwarenfabrik, Bouchéstr. 12, Berlin SO36
below closing strap stamped with "jhg 42"; inside stamped "Sauer 7,65 H"
pic 5 Holster:
accepted with WaA 286: Gustav Genschow-u. Co A.G., Lederwarenfabrik, Bouchéstr. 12, Berlin SO36
below closing strap stamped with "jhg 42"; inside stamped "Sauer 7,65 H"
