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    Sauer Model 1930 Berhorden pistol

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    Many semi-automatic pistols were adopted into German police and military service. The Behorden Sauer pistols, while produced only until 1937, were used as a staff officer's pistol by the German Army. The security lock fitted into the face of the trigger provided an additional safety for this design, which also incorporated a loaded chamber indicator.


    The Behorden or "authority/official" pistol as this model was designated by J.P. Sauer & Sohn of Suhl, Germany was chambered for the 7.65mm handgun cartridge utilized in many German service sidearms.

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