The guns were in large part a work program, creating export goods which could bring desperately needed hard currency into Germany to counteract the economic devastation of the Versailles treaty. In less than 5 full years (1919-1923), close to a half million of these guns were made, primarily by an industrial subsidiary of the German government. However, the most interesting part of the Ortgies story (in my opinion) is its production. 380 versions differ only in the easily-interchanged barrel – even the magazines are marked for both calibers. Mechanically, the Ortgies has a rather unusual grip safety mechanism that is quite different from what we expect to see today. Our Assessment: The Ortgies pistol was produced in 6.35mm (.25 ACP), 7.65mm (.32 ACP), and 9mm (.380 ACP) variants.
The magazine shows minor operational wear intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Very Good-Fine condition. The Ortgies is a pistol whose interested aspects are often overlooked on the assumption that it is just another identical. The magazine is nickel plated and marked on the left with a stylized D in a circle and 7,65 m/m.
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