Sauer & Sohn 1919 (Selbstladepistole/3rd variant), 6,35 mm Browning (6,35x16 mmSR/.25 Auto)

Описание

Type: Semiautomatic pistol
Produced: 1919-(?)
Caliber: 6,35 mm Browning (6,35x16 mmSR/.25 Auto)
Action: Blowback
Trigger: Single action
Safety: Thumb lever (frame)
Magazine: 7 rounds, box single
Sights: Rear, open sight fixed, U notch; Front, blade shape fixed
Grooves: 6 grooves, right-hand twist, one turn in 14.17" (360 mm)
Barrel length: 2.52" (64 mm)
Overall length: 4.92" (125 mm)

Due to restrictions of the Versailles Treaty and the boom in small frame vest pocket pistols, Sauer & Sohn reduced the size of the Model 1913 and adapted it for the well-known 6,35 mm Browning (.25 Auto) cartridge. These guns look exactly like a downsized Model 1913 and were introduced probably during the first quarter of 1920 as the Model 1919. Besides the size, the only difference is the serrations on the breech cap which extend onto the rear of the slide. The small frame pistols were numbered separately. Three types of the Model 1919 are known.
This particular pistol must be divided into three sub-variations.
First sub-variation appears to run from 1 to 40000. It is highly doubtful if this quantity was manufactured. Second sub-variation incorporates a Zusatzsicherung or Additional Safety which can be seen between the normal safety lever and top of the left grip. It locked the trigger bar when in use. This second range appears to run from approximately serial number 40000 to 51000 which probably was continuous in the number produced. Lastly, third sub-variation examples were manufactured during or after 1926. Trigger guard has a different shape, slide has a greater area of vertical milled finger grooves added. Additional safety (Zusatzsicherung) now acts as the hold open device as well. These are found up to approximately 57000. Then a few examples of the first sub-variation are found from 57000 up to about 62500. This was, no doubt, usage of remaining parts.
Replaced by the WTM in 1929.

Credits:
Author's knowledge;
HOGG, Ian; WEEKS, John - Pistols of The World: A Comprehensive Illustrated Encyclopedia of The World's Pistols and Revolvers from 1870 to the Present Day. 3rd ed. Illinois: DBI Books, Inc., 1992. ISBN 0-87349-128-9;
https://gunvalues.gundigest.com/sauer-sohn-j-p/post-wwi-and-wwii-variations/
https://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/S-S13-30/s-s13-30.html

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