What's this all about, then?

some_finn · 12-16-2005, 07:44 AM

Hi.

Thought I'd post some pics and info of my Parabellum in case someone can tell me more about it.

There is no letter, just a number? Side plate and disassembly catch have matching numbers, rear toggle does not. Rear toggle also appers to have slightly different finish. The side plate too, but I hear that's not unusual? Sideplate also has a number "1" on the inside?

The actual "bolt head" or whatever the front part of the toggle lock is called is a replacement part, it was replaced when I bought the gun. The original had broken and had been soldered so it was unclear if it was safe to shoot.

Middle toggle has the DWM logo, safety reveals "gesichert" text when on safe, the extractor has "geladen".

Barrel is a Tikkakoski 9mm 4" one without a serial number.

I suspect this is a "truly commercial" gun, in other words not imported for the Finnish Army but sold privately.
According to Walter's book the ones bought by the Finnish Army didn't have geladen/gesichert markings (is that correct?).
There is also a theory that the unnumbered Tikkakoski barrels were installed commercially, whereas the numbered ones were fitted by army arsenals.

The trigger has been finely tuned, it's very light and crisp with absolutely no creep, apparently this was someone's target pistol. Actually it has the best trigger of any of my semiauto pistols, modern or vintage.

So, any thoughts? Especially any idea what the serial number is all about, with no letter?

12-16-2005, 07:44 AM	#1
some_finn User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What's this all about, then? Hi. Thought I'd post some pics and info of my Parabellum in case someone can tell me more about it. There is no letter, just a number? Side plate and disassembly catch have matching numbers, rear toggle does not. Rear toggle also appers to have slightly different finish. The side plate too, but I hear that's not unusual? Sideplate also has a number "1" on the inside? The actual "bolt head" or whatever the front part of the toggle lock is called is a replacement part, it was replaced when I bought the gun. The original had broken and had been soldered so it was unclear if it was safe to shoot. Middle toggle has the DWM logo, safety reveals "gesichert" text when on safe, the extractor has "geladen". Barrel is a Tikkakoski 9mm 4" one without a serial number. I suspect this is a "truly commercial" gun, in other words not imported for the Finnish Army but sold privately. According to Walter's book the ones bought by the Finnish Army didn't have geladen/gesichert markings (is that correct?). There is also a theory that the unnumbered Tikkakoski barrels were installed commercially, whereas the numbered ones were fitted by army arsenals. The trigger has been finely tuned, it's very light and crisp with absolutely no creep, apparently this was someone's target pistol. Actually it has the best trigger of any of my semiauto pistols, modern or vintage. So, any thoughts? Especially any idea what the serial number is all about, with no letter?