WWII CZ Modell 27 .32 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol — 1943 WaA76-Marked, Matching Numbers
Produced under German occupation in early 1943, this CZ Modell 27 comes with the desirable WaA 76 Waffenamt eagle stamp, matching serial numbers on frame, slide, and barrel, and the higher-polish blued finish with strawed small parts seen on pre-fnh coded examples. Compact, reliable, and historically significant, it represents a Wehrmacht-issued sidearm that bridges Czech engineering with WWII history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Light rust and pitting are present on exterior metal surfaces, and the Bakelite grip panels display visible cracks. Despite these cosmetic issues, the bore remains bright and serviceable.
What’s Included
- 1× 9-round steel CZ 27 magazine with witness slots
This Modell 27 retains the correct four-serration slide pattern and high-polish blued finish that distinguish early-1943 production guns before slide markings transitioned to fnh codes. The WaA 76 inspection mark confirms Wehrmacht acceptance, enhancing its appeal to WWII collectors.
The pistol operates on a simple single-action blowback system in .32 ACP, offering a smooth trigger pull and reliable cycling. An exposed hammer and manual thumb safety provide straightforward controls familiar to service handguns of the era.
Bakelite Textoplast No. 15 grip panels feature the CZ roundel, and a lanyard ring at the heel reflects its military issue roots. Even with age-related wear, these original components underscore the pistol’s authenticity.
Compact dimensions, a 3.9-inch barrel, and 9-round magazine capacity make the Modell 27 a practical sidearm as well as a collectible artifact. Matching numbers and period-correct finish further reinforce its historical integrity.