Waffenfabrik Kommer Model 4 .32 ACP Micro Pocket Pistol, Germany (c. 1936–1940), Blued, 3.5 in Barrel, 7+1
This Waffenfabrik Kommer Model 4 is a German-made micro pocket pistol chambered in .32 ACP, produced circa 1936–1940. It stands out for its scarce production (observed serials under 20,000) and compact design influenced by contemporary European pocket pistols. A screw-in muzzle bushing, striker-fired system with cocking indicator, and blued steel construction add to its historical and mechanical interest.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide spring is weak. There is widespread finish loss and visible scratches. The right-side grip has a large crack. The external manual safety lever is missing, rendering the safety inoperable as configured.
What's Included
- Waffenfabrik Kommer Model 4 .32 ACP pistol
- 1x 7-round steel single-stack magazine
Built in Zella-Mehlis, Germany, the Model 4 is a compact, striker-fired, simple blowback pistol designed for discreet carry in the late 1930s. Its micro size, 3.5 in barrel, and 7+1 capacity make it a distinctive entry among period European pocket pistols.
The design follows the general pattern of the FN/Browning Model 1910 but omits a grip safety, reflecting Kommer’s streamlined approach. Notable mechanical details include a screw-in muzzle bushing that retains the recoil spring around the fixed barrel, and a visible striker/cocking indicator at the rear of the slide.
User-oriented features include rear vertical slide serrations, an anti-glare rib, a right-side ejection port, and a heel-type magazine catch. The pistol is finished in blued steel with black checkered plastic grips, consistent with commercial German pocket pistols of the era.
The slide legend reads "Waffenfabrik Kommer Zella-Mehlis Cal. 7,65." Typical commercial proofs for this model were Crown/N (pre-April 1940) or Eagle/N (from April 1940), aligning the design squarely within its late interwar production window.