rswartsell
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My recently deceased stepfather took 2 handguns as souvenirs from the WWII occupation of a police station on the French-German border. A Sauer Mod 1913 Old Model 7.65mm Auto and a MAS St. Etienne Model 1892 8mm revolver ("Lebel"). The pictures posted aren't the actual arms but posted for identification purposes only. They have come to me by inheritance with the original leather holsters and are to all appearances in remarkably good condition.
1. I have seen the 7.65mm round that the Sauer is chambered for equated to the .32 ACP cartridge. Can .32 ACP cartiges be safely used in this gun if in good operating condition?
2. I find that Gad Custom Reloaded Cartriges of Wisconsin will load the obsolete 8mm for the French 1892. Again, could they be safely used in this antique assuming good condition?
I have considered paying a gunsmith to detail strip and evaluate these weapons. Any comments on collectbility or value?
1. I have seen the 7.65mm round that the Sauer is chambered for equated to the .32 ACP cartridge. Can .32 ACP cartiges be safely used in this gun if in good operating condition?
2. I find that Gad Custom Reloaded Cartriges of Wisconsin will load the obsolete 8mm for the French 1892. Again, could they be safely used in this antique assuming good condition?
I have considered paying a gunsmith to detail strip and evaluate these weapons. Any comments on collectbility or value?