1943 German Hi Power

[ArtyMan]

Hey guys,

I recently picked up all matching 1943 German Hi Power. I was wondering if anyone had any information as to tracking down any information on the name in the holster? I realize that name could have been written on any time since 1943 but it would be interesting to do some research.

Thanks!

 

[CanadianAR]

I don't know how to research the name. But that's a nice pistol! I love the black 9mm ammo. Badass.

 

[Teapot]

Ukranian name obviously. WSS? Ink looks to new to be written by an SS man during the war.

 

[bearhunter]

Artyman, you probably already know this but those black tipped cartridges were meant to be used exclusively as SMG ammo.

From personal experience, I've had extractors ripped out of P38s and broken a toggle on a beat up but mechanically sound P08.

I also witnessed an Inglis P35 bulge a barrel with that stuff, after warning the owner about the pressures it developed. He poo pooed me and claimed there wasn't any 9x19 made for military purposes that would harm his Inglis. After all, one of the reasons the Sten and P35 were produced, was to take advantage of the tons of captured 9x19 the allies had on hand.

That Hi Power is gorgeous, especially with the holster. By the way, get in touch with the German Consulates office in Canada, they can trace that name back and confirm whether or not it was issued to a soldier, police officer or whomever.

 

[bellero]

My guess is that it's the name of the veteran that brought back the pistol.

 

[jbmauser]

Nice pistol! Great stamps on the holster as well.

 

[smellie]

Best to start checking HERE.

Likely a Canadian name; if so, DVA will have a file.

POSSIBLY Waffen-SS or Vlasov Army, but also could be Wehrmacht. German military archives are in Potsdam. Don't know if they have the SS records or not.

If he was Vlasov Army and lived to tell about it, he was a very lucky man. Most were sent back to USSR and executed immediately.

 

[can14]

nice pistol I have one in the same condition

 

[Ed Smurf]

I would think that if it was a Ukrainian serving in the axis army the name would be written in Cyrillic script...so I would say it is a North American bring back....just my $.02...round it off to $0.00.
Lots of 'chucks in Canada and US.

 

[ArtyMan]

Thanks for the info guys. I do know not to shoot that ammo through any of my side arms. I have an AC42 P38, this Hi Power and a 1938 Luger on the way so the ammo is just for show. I have fired a box of 124gr Winchester 9mm through it with no issues. The bore is almost mint and it shoots very well.

I will attempt to research the name in the holster further.

 

[gaff]

Google says there is a Walther Hawrychuck in San clara Manitoba . he might be a relative of the fellow. thats were I would start.

 

[one_civic]

Beautiful Hi Power, where did you find it?

 

[Magellann]

I would think that if it was a Ukrainian serving in the axis army the name would be written in Cyrillic script...so I would say it is a North American bring back....just my $.02...round it off to $0.00.
Lots of 'chucks in Canada and US.

That makes sense, I figured it was some Ukrainian fella that brought it back as well.

 

[ArtyMan]

Beautiful Hi Power, where did you find it?

Purchased from a friend.

 

[ilikeoldguns]

My grandfather had a similar weapon. My Grandmother sold it and an M1911A1 at a garage sale for $20 each...

 

[woodchopper]

That one is nicer then the one I have

 

[silverfoxdj]

My grandfather had a similar weapon. My Grandmother sold it and an M1911A1 at a garage sale for $20 each...

Ouch!!

 

[Magellann]

My grandfather had a similar weapon. My Grandmother sold it and an M1911A1 at a garage sale for $20 each...

A women did that with all her husbands fishing tackle a few years ago, someone got a great deal.

 

[Lee Enfield]

If you plan to shoot the gun replace the recoil spring with an overweight one replacement.

 

[silverfoxdj]

If you plan to shoot the gun replace the recoil spring with an overweight one replacement.

A very good idea ..