Femaru P. MOD 37 Jhv41 WW2 Nazi Luftwaffe Issue 7.65 Browning

Here's a Hungarian-made Femaru Model 37 that was manufactured for the German military in 1941. It is chambered for the 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP) and has matching serial numbers on frame, slide, and barrel. The magazine is of the correct German issue type but numbers to a different M37. This pistol has the German Army test proof on the left side of the slide and left side of the barrel at the muzzle. The Eagle/WaA58 German Army acceptance is marked on the left side of the trigger guard. There are NO import markings. The original blue finish rates about 93-94% with some minor holster wear and some light corrosion, mostly along the left side of the slide. The grip straps are in excellent shape and retain almost all of their finish. The vertically grooved walnut grips are correct and in excellent shape with very little wear and no cracks or chips. The mechanics are in perfect working order and the bore is excellent with mirror bright, sharp rifling.
Also included is an excellent condition original Theuermann patent "drop holster" that was manufactured by the firm Gustav Reinhard Lederwarenfabrik located in Berlin (maker coded "jsd"), dated 1942, and Luftwaffe droop-wing Eagle/7 accepted on the belt slide The inside of the lid is marked "Nur fur Pistole 37M [Ung] Kal. 7,65mm" which translates to "Only for Pistol 37M [Hungarian] Caliber .32". The Theuermann pattern holsters were designed so that when the lid was opened the holster would slide downward on the dual straps that come over the top of the lid. This allowed easier access to the pistol from a seated position...important to pilots, drivers, etc. Condition is very good and the holster shows only moderate wear and is free of holes, loose stitching, modifications or non-original markings. The Femaru M37 was a very well built pistol and saw extensive use with the German Luftwaffe.
Together with the holster this pistol makes a nice example for the collection!