Jim, Not trying to stir the pot but,,,,What has left you with the opinion that the Ortgies are 'ill' designed? I restored a.32 a couple years ago and was impressed with the simplicity of the design vs.other automatics of the same period such as the 1903 Colt. If the design flaw is that it feeds without jamming and hits where you point it then I will agree with you. No complaints with this one save I havn`t been able to find a pair of original grips for it with the Ortgie medallions.I had to settle for a repro pair in black plastic. Should anyone have a line on an original pair I would be interested. Good Shooting Joe. Well, one thing is that they break firing pins with some regularity, even when not dry fired. ![]() Serial number 15665 is marked Ortgies & Co., whereas serial number 16110 is marked Deutsche Werke. Browse all new and used.32 Pistols for sale and buy with confidence from Guns International. Estate gun auction - day 2. Ortgies 7.65 Pistol manufactured by Deutsche Werke Erfurt. Serial number 59166, 3.4 inch barrel, Eight round magazine capacity for sale by Tony Wilcox on. Another is that the firing pin has two 'feet' but only one engages the sear and if it breaks the gun can fire without human intervention; it has happened. Another is that the disconnector system is weak and prone to wear. And then there is the tricky way the gun has to be reassembled, with the firing pin guide inserted in the groove in the slide. Give more feedback. While that is not bad if known, it has been the cause of many damaged guns when people were not aware of it and tried other methods of assembly. Deutsche Werke OrtgiesIt is not really fair to blame the designer for the ignorance of others, but a better system would have prevented the problem. The grip retention system is less than ideal. Even those who know 'the trick' can break or chip the grips if not very careful. (I know that was driven by the desire to sell the guns in the U.S. Where Browning's patent prevented use of a simple grip screw, but again I think another system would have been better.) The designer seemed to have the goal of making the pistol totally 'slick', and that was achieved. Deutsche Werke PistolBut it doesn't make, IMHO, a good design. Jim, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. When I restored mine I did replace a missing/broken firing pin as well as the missing magazine and grips.It is a slick pocket piece and I do carry it and shoot it often. I know what you are talking about with the firing pin assembly.It is a bit tricky.I`m going to cross my fingers and hope it doesn`t break again. Got a case of Fioochi 32`s a few weeks ago and will be shooting it and a 1903 Colt that I restored with the coming of some warm weather. The grips are also a point of contention for the uninitiated.I bought a set of originals for a.25 with the thought if I didn`t find a set for my.32 I could use the medalions at least and make a set out of walnut for mine.Havn`t gotten to that project yet.If anyone is in need of a good set of grips for a.25 I would welcome a trade for.32 grips. Again thanks for your input and Good Shooting. • The Firearms Forum is on online community for all gun enthusiasts. Join us to discuss firearms of all kinds, gun accessories, legal issues and more. Membership is free and we welcome all types of shooters, whether you're a novice or a pro. Come for the info, stay and make some friends. • Site Functions • • • • • Useful Links • • • • • • Support the site! We work hard to bring the best Firearms Forum has to offer! Unlock additional features, and fewer ads while browsing. Consider upgrading your membership for less than a box of bullets! Terms and Conditions Conditions of Sale This is a public sale conducted by a licensed and bonded auctioneer. All property is sold as is and neither Pook & Pook, Inc. Nor the consignor makes any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied, with respect to the property or the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise, except where applicable under the Terms of Guarantee (applies ONLY to Period Furniture, Fine Art and Accessories Auctions, NOT Decorative Arts Sales). No statement anywhere, whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a guarantee, warranty or representation.
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