{"product_id":"wwii-german-occupation-cz-27-vz-27-dr-marked-serial-no-19700-matching-numbers-waffenamt-barrel-original-holster-2-magazines-two-u-s-bring-back-certificates","title":"WWII German-Occupation CZ 27 \/ vz. 27 – DR Marked – Serial No. 19700 – Matching Numbers – Waffenamt Barrel – Original Holster, 2 Magazines \u0026 Two U.S. Bring-Back Certificates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptional and unusually well-documented WWII German-occupation CZ 27 pistol manufactured by Česká Zbrojovka A.S. v Praze and chambered in 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP). Serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is matching, placing this pistol very early in German occupation production and well within the desirable low-serial range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pistol is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDR marked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeutsche Reichsbahn \/ Reich railway system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding an especially interesting occupational and institutional connection. The barrel also bears a German military acceptance\/proof marking. The pistol retains very attractive original-style finish with honest wartime handling and holster wear, while the grips, controls, and overall presentation remain very strong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded with the pistol is its original period leather holster and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo magazines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this an already desirable and complete wartime rig. What elevates this grouping considerably, however, is the presence of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo original U.S. Forces European Theater bring-back certificates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both identifying this exact pistol by make, caliber, and serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first certificate is dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 25, 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and names \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\/Sgt. George A. Miller, ASN \u003ca href=\"tel:33085253\"\u003e33085253\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, specifically listing a “CESKA ZBROJOVKA A.S. V PRAZE 19700, Caliber 7.65.” The certificate bears the official \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadquarters United States Forces European Theater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp and authorizes the pistol as captured enemy property retained by the serviceman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second certificate, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 12, 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, again identifies the same pistol, serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the same serviceman. This later certificate appears to document a subsequent administrative verification of the same captured pistol as Miller continued through the return process from Europe. While the exact location or checkpoint represented by the second form cannot be stated with certainty, having two separate dated wartime certificates tied to the same serial-numbered handgun provides an unusually strong and traceable provenance chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German-occupation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCZ 27 \/ vz. 27\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eČeská Zbrojovka A.S. v Praze\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChambered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.65mm Browning \/ .32 ACP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSerial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19700\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching-number example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly, desirable low serial number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDR \/ German railway marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman proof\/acceptance marking on barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal period grips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal leather holster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo magazines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-correct military configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall collector presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFirst U.S. bring-back certificate dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 25, 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSecond U.S. bring-back certificate dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 12, 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBoth certificates identify the pistol by serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19700\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBoth certificates are associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\/Sgt. George A. Miller, ASN \u003ca href=\"tel:33085253\"\u003e33085253\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding documented WWII provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is far more than a standard occupation CZ 27. The combination of the low serial number, DR railway association, matching numbers, German markings, original holster and magazines, and especially \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo separate original bring-back certificates tied directly to the pistol by serial number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this a very strong WWII collector grouping with unusually complete provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO YOUR FFL OR C\u0026amp;R!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67576356470861,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/505D8F0E-676C-4EEE-A8DC-E98D1E0C15BB.jpg?v=1791227314","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-occupation-cz-27-vz-27-dr-marked-serial-no-19700-matching-numbers-waffenamt-barrel-original-holster-2-magazines-two-u-s-bring-back-certificates","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}