German Guns   Ortgies Pocket Pistol Parts

Ortgies Pocket Pistol Thanks to Kyrie Ellis / Moderator - Cruffler_Forum on Yahoo Groups for his contribution for this page ... Ortgies_L.jpg Right side of an Ortgies pocket pistol. The Ortgies pistol was designed and initially produced by Heinrich Ortgies. Deutsche Werke purchased the rights to the Ortgies pistol in 1921 and continued to produce the Ortgies until the late 1920's. This specific pistol was produced after Deutsche Werke took over production (note the manufacturer's name and address on the slide). Also note the distinctive medallion inset in the left grip walnut panel.9 Ortgies_L_CU.jpg Close up of the left side slide marking. Ortgies_R.jpg Right side of the same Ortgies pocket pistol. Note the barrel chamber marking, the Crown over N proof above and behind the trigger, and the distinctive medallion inset in the right grip walnut panel. Ortgies_Frame1.jpg Close up of the C/N proof on the right side of the frame. Ortgies_Frame2.jpg Close up of the bottom front of the frame, showing serial number placement and the "Germany" marking common to post Great War German exported pistols.   Ortgies_Mag.jpg Close up of the magazine body, showing the Ortgies trademark and the cartridge designation.