![]() On the flap is a pair of medallions (possibly shoulder bar or lapel pips) and a SS officer's hat insignia from the Totenkopf Division. Production ended in March 1944 after a total of 85,000 or so had been produced under contract. These pistols were marked 'jhv 43' and 'WaA173'. The manufacturer's codem, "cdc/43" (Kern, Klager & Co., Berlin), is stamped on the back of the belt loop. According to the best website I know of, the following is true: 'The 2nd contract for an additional 35,000 Pistole 37 (u) was started in 1943. The inside of the holster flap is stamped in ink: "Nur fur Pistole 37M/(Ung.) Kal.7.65 mm." in two lines. Addition to French patent 019380 dated 4 novembre 1854 - Lefaucheux revolver model 1854. The medium brown cowhide holster is the "drop pattern" issued to Luftwaffe air crew. The army "eagle/ swastika/ WaA175" acceptance stamp is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard bow. The "eagle/ swastika" military proof mark is stamped on the left side of the slide and the left side of the barrel near the muzzle. The serial number, 54015, is marked on the left forward portion of the slide, the left side of the barrel, the left side of the frame above the grip, and on the inside of both magazine finger extensions. 7,65." in one line followed by "jhv/43" in two lines. It is a late production P.37u "jhv 43" Variation that has the late, military blue finish. This is an example of a Nazi occupation Hungarian (P.37u) pistol with holster and spare magazine.
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