FEG P. Mod. 37 German-Contract .32 ACP (1943 jhv 43, WaA173) — Matching Numbers, Blued Steel, 3.9 in Barrel
This Hungarian-produced FEG P. Mod. 37 is a true German-contract example from 1943, identified by its jhv 43 maker/date code and WaA173 Heereswaffenamt acceptance. It is marked "P. Mod.37, Kal.
7,65." and has all matching serial numbers on the firearm. Built during WWII and issued broadly within German forces, it features a blued steel finish, fixed sights, and a checkered anti-glare slide rib, with a period leather holster bearing a German WaA eagle marking.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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: There are markings and signs of surface rust from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for a close look at the surfaces and markings.
What's Included
- FEG P. Mod. 37 German-contract pistol, .32 ACP
- 1x 7-round single-stack steel magazine with finger-rest floorplate and witness holes
- Leather flap holster with German WaA eagle marking and external spare-mag pouch
Produced by FEG in Budapest, this German-contract P. Mod. 37 is correctly marked "P. Mod.37, Kal. 7,65." and carries the jhv 43 code indicating 1943 manufacture.
The WaA173 acceptance stamp and German eagle proof confirm Wehrmacht procurement. These features, together with all matching serial numbers on the firearm, make it a well-documented wartime example.
The pistol is built on a blued steel frame and slide with a checkered anti-glare top rib. It wears one-piece grooved hardwood grip panels and a robust external spur hammer. Sights are fixed, with a small front blade and an integral rear notch, consistent with the contract configuration.
Mechanically, it uses a single-action blowback system with a manual safety lever as specified for the German contract variant. The heel-type magazine catch secures a 7-round single-stack magazine with a finger-rest base. Capacity is 7+1. The barrel measures approximately 3.9 inches, and overall length is about 7.1 inches.
Issued broadly within German forces during WWII, this pistol reflects fine wartime machining and finish with practical features for service use. The included leather flap holster bears a German WaA eagle marking and has an external spare-mag pouch, complementing the pistol with period-appropriate gear.