Ortgies .380 & FN 1905 .25 ACP Pistol Pair – Classic Vest-Size C&R Pistols
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Description
This curated lot includes two iconic early 20th-century vest pocket pistols, ideal for collectors of European curio & relic handguns. First is an Ortgies .380 Auto hammerless pistol, manufactured by Deutsche Werke in Erfurt, Germany. Less common in .380 Auto, this compact semi-auto features a blued frame and slide, walnut grips, and the distinct integrated grip safety. It comes with an original magazine marked "Deutsche Werke" and retains about 70% of its original finish with honest edge wear and smooth mechanics.
The second pistol is a Fabrique Nationale Model 1905, also known as the Browning "Vest Pocket." Built in Herstal, Belgium under John Browning’s patent, it’s chambered in .25 ACP and fitted with FN-marked black bakelite grips. It shows similar finish wear with some light pitting, but remains mechanically sound with a good bore. These pistols reflect an era when concealment and craftsmanship went hand in hand—an excellent duo for any historical handgun display or collector’s safe.
Specifications:
| Specification | Ortgies (A) | FN 1905 (B) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Deutsche Werke | Fabrique Nationale (FN) |
| Model | Ortgies | FN 1905 / Browning Vest Pocket |
| Caliber | .380 Auto | .25 ACP |
| Barrel Length | 3.5" | 2" |
| Action | Semi-Automatic, Hammerless | Semi-Automatic, Hammerless |
| Grips | Walnut | FN Bakelite |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 (est.) | 6 |
| Finish | Blued | Blued |
| Condition | 70%, edge wear, good bore/mechanics | 70%, light pitting, good bore/mechanics |
| Serial Number | 133006 | 243471 |
| Curio & Relic | Yes | Yes |
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