JP Sauer & SOHN Suhl Sauer 38H WW2 WWII Pistol .32 ACP 7.65 (2nd Generation) Eagle "N" Marked (Great for a SIG Sauer Collection)

This German Eagle "N" marked pistol was used in WW2. There are no import marks so it probably is a "bring-back" from that era. As you can see in the many pictures the finish is in great original condition. This pistol is smaller and thinner that the P-08 and P-38 pistols of WWII and the Suhl Sauer was a favorite of the Luftwaffe and German officers who preferred a trimmer side arm. These pistols incorporated a significant amount of modern features and are extremely well made. A holster is also included. This pistol was the major influence in all future SIG Sauer designs. The following has been copied from Wikipedia: The "H" in the model number indicates this pistol uses a shrouded hammer as opposed to striker style firing of earlier Sauer models. Other features included a traditional double action trigger, single-column magazine and an action spring surrounding a fixed barrel. A revolutionary feature was the first use of a lever that either cocked or decocked the hammer safely. The hammer on the Sauer 38H could be lowered for safe carry at any time. The cocking feature was necessary due to the shrouded hammer and the decocking mechanism was a safety feature. A hollow space on the trigger indicated if the concealed hammer was cocked; if completely exposed, the hammer was lowered. A small pin protruded at the rear of the slide as a loaded chamber indicator. Another advanced feature for its time was the magazine safety, a device that deactivates the trigger when the magazine is removed from the pistol. Almost all modern pistols manufactured by SIG Sauer today feature a decocking lever, including the highly successful SIG P226 family. Most modern SIG Sauer pistols feature controls in almost the same place as on the Sauer 38H.