Femaru p.37

Douglas Jr. · 06-29-2010, 03:50 PM

Folks,

I had shown this pistol on another forum, but here we go again.

After years looking for a decent example down here in South Hemisphere, I finally got my first FEMARU P.37. Here it is.

It is a jhv 41 example, with a very high number for this first contract (in the 47.000 range), and has the Eagle/WaA58 acceptance proofs stamped. It is not in pristine condition, the magazines does not match, but it has the "it was there" look that I really enjoy (it's a personal preference of mine). Now it is time to look for a drop holster.

However, while I was tracking down this pistol, I stumbled on a real treasure - but it will be another story (or topic).

I'm really sorry for the so-so pictures: the winter has arrived here, so outdoor photographing just results in poor quality images...

Hope you enjoy it.

Douglas.

Douglas Jr. · 06-29-2010, 03:56 PM

Last ones.
(The last picture was found on e-bay years ago. I'm posting just to illustrate the gun's use by the Luftwaffe. As the image is not mine, I will remove the image if I'm infriging some forum's rule. Just let me know

).

Ron Smith · 06-29-2010, 06:29 PM

Douglas,

I like these. I've never had one, but would like to find a nice one to shoot.

I took my Astra 300 7,65 on a family outing this weekend up in the mountains. I took several modern guns to shoot, but when I took the Astra out, my daughter's boy friend bet me that I couldn't hit a soda can at 50 yards with it. I hit it 4 out of seven shots, and came real close with the other three. I'm now $5 richer.

Congratulations on the find.

Ron

the gunman · 06-30-2010, 07:14 AM

Ron that is great shooting with an astra 300 . With my old eyes might have hit a 5 gal. can.

Douglas Jr. · 06-30-2010, 08:03 AM

Ron Thanks for your compliments. I really enjoyed this one.
Now, it is not the little Astra that is a good shooter, you are a marksman indeed.

Douglas

Ron Smith · 06-30-2010, 09:28 AM

When I tell people of shooting handguns at long range, and what they are capable of. I get everything from, unbelieving odd looks to flat out "B***Sh**, it can't be done!" I bought an old S&W M&P .38 "Snubby" in the early 80's. I put hundreds if not thousands of rounds through it.

I would set up plastic bottles filled with water, in a row at 25 to 30 yards, and try to shoot and shatter the caps off without knocking the bottle over. I got to the point where I could do it nearly everytime. Later I got my first 1934 Mauser, and learned to do the same with it.

Now I shoot mostly .41 , .44 and .45 handguns at ranges from 200 to 300+ yards on a fairly regular basis. It just takes a good accurate gun and lots of practice. I just turned 60 and my eyes are beginning to fade a bit, but in the right light and conditions I can still hold my own.

Ron

Railsplitter · 07-02-2010, 06:09 AM

I think the p .37 is a nice pistol. Thanks for the photos !! And I agree with Ron ... don't underestimate a handgun especially in the hand of someone who practices with one.

06-29-2010, 03:50 PM	#1
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Femaru p.37 Folks, I had shown this pistol on another forum, but here we go again. After years looking for a decent example down here in South Hemisphere, I finally got my first FEMARU P.37. Here it is. It is a jhv 41 example, with a very high number for this first contract (in the 47.000 range), and has the Eagle/WaA58 acceptance proofs stamped. It is not in pristine condition, the magazines does not match, but it has the "it was there" look that I really enjoy (it's a personal preference of mine). Now it is time to look for a drop holster. However, while I was tracking down this pistol, I stumbled on a real treasure - but it will be another story (or topic). I'm really sorry for the so-so pictures: the winter has arrived here, so outdoor photographing just results in poor quality images... Hope you enjoy it. Douglas. Attached Thumbnails

06-29-2010, 03:56 PM	#2
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Last ones. (The last picture was found on e-bay years ago. I'm posting just to illustrate the gun's use by the Luftwaffe. As the image is not mine, I will remove the image if I'm infriging some forum's rule. Just let me know ). Attached Thumbnails

06-29-2010, 06:29 PM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Douglas, I like these. I've never had one, but would like to find a nice one to shoot. I took my Astra 300 7,65 on a family outing this weekend up in the mountains. I took several modern guns to shoot, but when I took the Astra out, my daughter's boy friend bet me that I couldn't hit a soda can at 50 yards with it. I hit it 4 out of seven shots, and came real close with the other three. I'm now $5 richer. Congratulations on the find. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-30-2010, 07:14 AM	#4
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Astra 300 Ron that is great shooting with an astra 300 . With my old eyes might have hit a 5 gal. can.

06-30-2010, 09:28 AM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	When I tell people of shooting handguns at long range, and what they are capable of. I get everything from, unbelieving odd looks to flat out "B*Sh, it can't be done!" I bought an old S&W M&P .38 "Snubby" in the early 80's. I put hundreds if not thousands of rounds through it. I would set up plastic bottles filled with water, in a row at 25 to 30 yards, and try to shoot and shatter the caps off without knocking the bottle over. I got to the point where I could do it nearly everytime. Later I got my first 1934 Mauser, and learned to do the same with it. Now I shoot mostly .41 , .44 and .45 handguns at ranges from 200 to 300+ yards on a fairly regular basis. It just takes a good accurate gun and lots of practice. I just turned 60 and my eyes are beginning to fade a bit, but in the right light and conditions I can still hold my own. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-30-2010, 08:03 AM	#5
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Ron Thanks for your compliments. I really enjoyed this one. Now, it is not the little Astra that is a good shooter, you are a marksman indeed. Douglas

07-02-2010, 06:09 AM	#7
Railsplitter User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	I think the p .37 is a nice pistol. Thanks for the photos !! And I agree with Ron ... don't underestimate a handgun especially in the hand of someone who practices with one.