Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Deutsche Werke Aktiengesellschaft Ortgies Pistol - Fourth Variant.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Deutsche Werke Aktiengesellschaft Werke Erfurt
Model: Ortgies Pistol - Fourth Variant
Serial: 49788
Date of Manufacture: 1921-1923
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Integral V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips with "HO" Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ortgies semi-automatic pocket pistol was an innovative, blowback-operated firearm whose design was purchased from German gunsmith Karl August Brauning and patented by Heinrich Ortgies between 1916 and 1921, with production spanning six distinct slide-inscription variants that began under Ortgies & Co. around 1919 and transitioned to the state-sponsored consortium Deutsche Werke AG in 1921. Highly regarded for its premium build quality and affordability, the pistol won over 70% of all major German shooting prizes in 1921 and became a major commercial export across North and South America, with total production reaching approximately 433,000 units. The handgun was produced in 6.35 mm (.25 ACP), 7.65 mm (.32 ACP), and 9mm Kurz (.380 ACP) calibers, featuring a modular layout; the 7.65mm and 9mm Kurz shared an identical frame, allowing a shooter to change calibers simply by swapping the barrel. Influenced by sleek, snag-free Browning pocket pistols, its advanced engineering eliminated external structural screws; instead, its smooth wooden grip panels were held in place by a delicate internal metal latch in the magazine well—though rare special-order variants featuring a manual-button safety bypassed this system with a single frame screw.
Model: Ortgies Pistol - Fourth Variant
Serial: 49788
Date of Manufacture: 1921-1923
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Integral V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips with "HO" Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ortgies semi-automatic pocket pistol was an innovative, blowback-operated firearm whose design was purchased from German gunsmith Karl August Brauning and patented by Heinrich Ortgies between 1916 and 1921, with production spanning six distinct slide-inscription variants that began under Ortgies & Co. around 1919 and transitioned to the state-sponsored consortium Deutsche Werke AG in 1921. Highly regarded for its premium build quality and affordability, the pistol won over 70% of all major German shooting prizes in 1921 and became a major commercial export across North and South America, with total production reaching approximately 433,000 units. The handgun was produced in 6.35 mm (.25 ACP), 7.65 mm (.32 ACP), and 9mm Kurz (.380 ACP) calibers, featuring a modular layout; the 7.65mm and 9mm Kurz shared an identical frame, allowing a shooter to change calibers simply by swapping the barrel. Influenced by sleek, snag-free Browning pocket pistols, its advanced engineering eliminated external structural screws; instead, its smooth wooden grip panels were held in place by a delicate internal metal latch in the magazine well—though rare special-order variants featuring a manual-button safety bypassed this system with a single frame screw.
Mechanically, its hammerless action relied on a unique spring-loaded striker that served a dual function as both the firing pin and the cartridge ejector, operating alongside an "inverse" grip safety that locked flush in the "ready-to-fire" position when squeezed, and was released to pop outward into the safe position by pressing a frame button. However, the sophisticated design did present vulnerabilities, notably a hollowed-out striker prone to breakage, a fragile frame found on early 6.35mm variants, and an ultra-delicate, laterally shifting disconnector with a mere 1mm range of motion that was highly susceptible to failure from minor mechanical wear.
Contents:
This example will ship with one 8-round magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1181491619 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-28 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
206.85 |
