Franz Stock Stock-Pistole Type 1 .32 ACP, 4 in Barrel, Top-Ejecting Blowback, Blued Steel
This interwar German compact pistol is the Franz Stock Stock-Pistole Type 1 in .32 ACP, identified by its Berlin D.R.P. slide legend and distinctive top-ejecting blowback design. It features a 4-inch barrel that projects beyond the slide with a small transverse slot at the muzzle, checkered hard-rubber grips with the raised "STOCK" logo, and a single-column 7-round magazine. Recognized in collector typology as Type 1, it reflects the Berlin manufacture and patent-marked production of the era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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: This pistol is in strong condition for its age and background. Scratches and blemishes are present. Pitting is visible across the pistol, especially along hard edges. The rifling is present and defined, but it shows some blemishing.
What's Included
- Franz Stock Stock-Pistole Type 1 pistol (.32 ACP)
- 1x 7-round steel magazine with three oval witness holes and a small floorplate lip
This semi-automatic, striker-fired, blowback pistol uses a top-ejecting system and a single-column magazine for a 7+1 capacity in .32 ACP. A frame-mounted manual safety provides on-gun control consistent with the model’s period design.
The 4-inch barrel extends forward of the slide and includes a small transverse slot near the muzzle. Sighting is fixed, with a front blade and a rear notch. Rear slide serrations assist in manipulation.
Markings include the slide inscription "FRANZ STOCK - BERLIN. D.R.P. CAL. 7.65." with the Berlin manufacturer reference and D.R.P. patent legend.
The serial number is located on the frame above the trigger on the right side. No lanyard ring is observed.
Construction is all steel with a blued finish on the frame and slide. The checkered hard-rubber grips carry the raised "STOCK" logo. The design is recognized by collectors as Type 1 and represents an interwar German production compact with the model’s characteristic top-ejecting layout.