Yet another gun for my

cwo4uscgret · 06-17-2014, 07:18 PM

eclectic assortment of guns:

Sig P-210-4, one of approximately 5,000 pistols ordered by the Bundesgrenzschutz (German Border Guards) in the early 1950s:

Notice the discreet importer's markings!

I took it and my 1916 DWM Luger to the range this afternoon; both functioned flawlessly.

rolandtg · 06-17-2014, 11:14 PM

Very nice!

John Sabato · 06-18-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cwo4uscgret

Sig P-210-4, one of approximately 5,000 pistols ordered by the Bundesgrenzschutz (German Border Guards) in the early 1950s...

East German border guards? or West German border guards?

Nice gun.

cwo4uscgret · 06-18-2014, 11:22 AM

John that would be the West Germans...

minigun · 06-19-2014, 11:53 AM

Yea, those are great pistols. The mags for them look a lot like P.38 mags.

mrerick · 06-19-2014, 12:09 PM

What did this cost? Do you know if more are available?

John Sabato · 06-19-2014, 02:22 PM

I think that Mike Zeleny may own a few of those. They are supposed to be very accurate...

mrerick · 06-19-2014, 03:07 PM

They are based on the French design for the M1935a by Charles Petter and a very interesting precision handgun.

I have wanted one for quite a while. It would be great if there is a new source in the USA.

Marc

John Sabato · 06-19-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mrerick

They are based on the French design for the M1935a by Charles Petter
Marc

Wow Marc, if you look at the two pistols side by side the resemblence is obvious. But until you brought it up, I never made that connection before...

mrerick · 06-19-2014, 05:49 PM

I have a M1935a and it's a very well designed firearm.

The completely removable action is quite innovative, and must have made maintenance and cleaning easier.

The M1935a is in that rather unusual French 7.65mm Long cartridge. The Sig is, of course, scaled up for the 9mm Parabellum.

The Swiss precision in Sig's P210 execution of this design makes it something really special.

Marc

Michael Zeleny · 06-20-2014, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mrerick

I have a M1935a and it's a very well designed firearm.

The completely removable action is quite innovative, and must have made maintenance and cleaning easier.

Not that innovative after the TT30.

I can't afford to do more than dabble at Lugers. The SIG P210 is my main squeeze and constant companion.

http://larvatus.livejournal.com/tag/p210

06-17-2014, 07:18 PM	#1
cwo4uscgret New User Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Yet another gun for my eclectic assortment of guns: Sig P-210-4, one of approximately 5,000 pistols ordered by the Bundesgrenzschutz (German Border Guards) in the early 1950s: Notice the discreet importer's markings! I took it and my 1916 DWM Luger to the range this afternoon; both functioned flawlessly.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	What did this cost? Do you know if more are available? __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I think that Mike Zeleny may own a few of those. They are supposed to be very accurate... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	They are based on the French design for the M1935a by Charles Petter and a very interesting precision handgun. I have wanted one for quite a while. It would be great if there is a new source in the USA. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-19-2014, 05:49 PM	#10
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	I have a M1935a and it's a very well designed firearm. The completely removable action is quite innovative, and must have made maintenance and cleaning easier. The M1935a is in that rather unusual French 7.65mm Long cartridge. The Sig is, of course, scaled up for the 9mm Parabellum. The Swiss precision in Sig's P210 execution of this design makes it something really special. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 479 Thanks: 387 Thanked 265 Times in 114 Posts	Very nice!

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cwo4uscgret New User Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	John that would be the West Germans...

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minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Yea, those are great pistols. The mags for them look a lot like P.38 mags.