There was an optional conversion in caliber. With the help of a dual trigger, it could be SA or DA fired. It was dedicated to target shooting, in caliber. The finned barrel Policeman model is scarce because made only for 2 years.īetween 19 there was a long barrel 150 mm) Champion model : Manufacture of the long barrel Policeman model stopped in 1968.

Manufacture of the short barrel variant stopped in 1966. In 1935 a ring was added to the magazine bottom plate to house an 8th spare cartridge, the T shape magazine catch was modified too for a more classic mag hook. In 1925 appeared an ephemeral variant whose chamber's rim cut was omitted so as to have the cartridge rim conspicuous, acting as a loading indicator. N° 844 : deeply engraved high deluxe model.Ī long firing pin plug completely protects the firing pin course. In 1922 was also released the longer barrel (85 mm) Policeman model in four variations : In 1939, a lightweight variant was released : it had a light alloy frame, and milled cuts in the barel and frame, the grip panels were made of mother of pearl this variant is scarce as its manufacture stopped with the war. In 1924, the weak trigger leaf spring was replaced by a stronger coiled spring. N° 814 : deluxe model,high gloss blue, deluxe engraving, finely checkered grip panels. N° 808 : enhanced model, high gloss blue, polished trigger guard.

but there were many variants :īefore WW II, there were three variants of the short barrel (60 mm) model : The basic model with short barrel is the most common here and would tag around € 200 (about $ 260). It is then not uncommon neither very sought in its basic version because classified handguns detention is limited in number here (12 per owner), so people tend to acquire some more powerful stuff.

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