Manurhin P1 9mm West Berlin Police Issue, 1963, French-Marked Slide, Early Alloy Frame, 4.9 in Barrel
This Manurhin P1 stands out for its West Berlin Police provenance and 1963 manufacture, paired with a French-marked slide bearing the "Made in France" legend. It features the early alloy frame configuration without the later reinforcement cross-bolt and retains the P38-pattern short-recoil, falling locking-block system. Matching numbers are present, with the slide suffix 7874 aligning to a frame serial ending 7874.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Details: There are light signs of wear and handling, with some surface scratches.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Manurhin P1 9mm pistol
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with witness holes
Built in France by Manurhin and imported with a T.G.I. INC KNOX TN mark, this P1 reflects its police service history with the Berlin Police starburst property marking. The slide carries French manufacturer markings and uses a separate breech block, consistent with the P38 lineage.
The pistol employs a double-action/single-action trigger with a slide-mounted safety/decocker. A heel-release magazine catch, external spurred hammer, and lanyard ring at the heel support its duty-oriented configuration. Rear cocking serrations provide a positive grip for slide manipulation.
Its 4.9-inch steel barrel is complemented by fixed sights: a front blade on the barrel band and a fixed rear notch. The full-size alloy frame and black checkered synthetic grips offer a classic service pistol feel with a light, durable receiver.
This early-pattern P1 uses the Walther P38-style short-recoil, falling locking-block design and an 8+1 capacity in 9mm Luger. The frame and slide wear a uniform black finish, aligning with the period-correct appearance for 1963 production.