Ortgies
 

Ran across a late production Ortgies in 7.65 mm today at the LGS/Range. Came home to research it, it appears to be a decent example for a fair price. I'm not all hot and bothered to acquire it, but if it sits there long enough, I might bite.

On the off chance its still there the next time or two, is there anything in particular I should watch out for? Bad cell picture:

http://www.doubleveil.net/share/Ortgies.jpg

Yes. There are no screws in an Ortgies; grips are held on by clever spring loaded catch. If they're damaged, it's from someone trying to pry them off.

Last produced around 1926. Finish described as excellent.

A .32 Ortgies is on my short list. If you need a disassembly guide, I can copy it for you.

http://ortgies.net/ortgies0015.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swQ8UTRn6P8

Ortgies in 32.
 

The Ortgies is a rather unusual pistol.

I have one that probably came from a German merchant mariner. It was "decorated" with inlaid German and Imperial Chinese coins.

Details at:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...ortgies+manual

A few years ago, I helped prepare the Ortgies instruction manual as a high resolution PDF from scans provided by Francis on this board...

http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...1&d=1421337642

As Rich mentions, someone had forced the grips off this gun and then epoxied them onto the frame! The location is very hard to get to, but I eventually removed the epoxy, re-inlaid a piece of matching walnut and rebuilt them...

Marc