Ortgies .32 any good?

[Dr. Dave]

I've found an ortgies in about 60-70% condition for 139.
Is this a reasonable price? Are these guns any good?
How do they compare to others such as the colt .32 and
walther pp?

Thanks

 

[old hawk]

patton used one one night is all about i know on ortgies, he thatred off a scene somehow as legend goes ,possibly defending a woman?

 

[James K]

The Ortgies was not a bad gun but is now a collectors item. It has no safety other than the grip safety, and is prone to breaking firing pins if dry fired. If taken down, reassembly is tricky. All in all, I for one would not recommend it for other than a collection. They have little historical value as they were never a military issue pistol. They were common war souvenirs. That price is probably OK, but I have seen ones near 100% go for only $200 or so. For any practical use, I would prefer a Walther PP (because of the double action), with a Colt 1903 second.

Jim