Deutsche Werke Ortgies Large-Frame .32 ACP Pistol, Weimar Era, Werk Erfurt, 3.25 in Fixed Barrel, Blued, Walnut Grips
This Weimar-era Ortgies large-frame pistol was produced by Deutsche Werke AG at Werk Erfurt and is chambered in .32 ACP. It features the distinctive Ortgies grip safety, a 3.25 in fixed barrel, blued steel construction, and smooth walnut grips with DW medallions. Slide legends include "DEUTSCHE WERKE — WERK ERFURT" and "ORTGIES' PATENT," and the pistol bears the "germany" export stamp.
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 minor scratches and blemishes on the metal. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Deutsche Werke Ortgies Large-Frame .32 ACP pistol
- 1x 7-round single-stack steel magazine (Ortgies 7.65 mm/.32 ACP compatible)
The large-frame Ortgies configuration is purpose-built for .32 ACP and pairs a 3.25 in fixed barrel with a simple blowback, striker-fired action. Capacity is 7+1, using the included single-stack magazine.
Controls are true to the Ortgies design, including a heel-type, serrated magazine release and the model’s distinctive grip safety. Sights are fixed, with a half-moon front blade and a fixed rear notch for a clean, unobtrusive profile.
Construction is all steel with a blued finish on the frame and slide. The slide carries vertical rear serrations, and the grips are smooth walnut panels with DW medallions. Grip panels are retained by an internal, screwless catch consistent with Ortgies engineering.
Markings and origin details are well represented, with slide legends "DEUTSCHE WERKE — WERK ERFURT" and "ORTGIES' PATENT," and a "germany" export stamp reflecting period export practices from Weimar-era Germany.