Daewoo DP51 9mm Luger Full-Size Pistol, 4.1 in Barrel, DA/SA Fast Action, 13+1, Davidson's Import (Made in Korea, 1990s)
The Daewoo DP51 is the commercial/export version of South Korea's K5 service pistol, imported to the U.S. in the 1990s. This example is a Davidson's-marked import with the MADE IN KOREA rollmark and 9mm PARA chamber designation. It features the distinctive DA/SA system with Fast Action (Triple Action), a 4.1-inch barrel, and a durable 7075-T6 aluminum alloy frame. It comes with three 13-round magazines and the original case, which is broken but provided.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is mechanically solid. Exterior surfaces show scattered scratches and blemishes, and there is pitting on the slide. The bore presents a bright, clean appearance.
What’s Included
- Original case (broken but provided)
- Manual
- 3x 13-round steel double-stack 9mm magazines
Built as the commercial counterpart to the K5, the DP51 combines service-pistol reliability with a unique trigger system. U.S. importation occurred circa 1990–1997, and this pistol bears the DAVIDSON'S PRESCOTT, AZ import mark alongside the MADE IN KOREA rollmark and 9mm PARA chamber marking.
The DA/SA mechanism with Fast Action (Triple Action) is a standout feature, allowing the hammer to be set for a light initial press while retaining a double-action-length stroke. It uses a short-recoil action, an external spurred hammer, a push-button magazine release, and integrated safety features including a manual safety and a firing pin block.
Construction is robust and purpose-built: a 4.1-inch 4150 steel barrel, a matte-anodized 7075-T6 aluminum alloy frame, and a matte black slide with anti-glare serrations along the top. Fixed iron sights include a white-dot front blade and a fixed square-notch rear, and the full-size format supports a double-stack 13+1 capacity.
The DP51 is compatible with Smith & Wesson 59-series magazines, which may protrude slightly. Three 13-round steel magazines are included. The original case is present; it is broken but provided.