This is a well worn condition Unique Model 17. These were made after the occupation of France for the German Army in mid 1940. Approximately 30,000 were produced between serial # 20,000 to 58,000 with overlap with the Model 16. All matching with original grip panels and magazine. The acceptance marking WaA251 was the only one used during production. On the hunt for a holster now. Also still need to add a model 16 to the collection. Neither the gun or holster show up very often in the Midwest, but not highly sought after either. Still a piece of German army history. Main credits for information goes to Axis Pistols by Jan C Still. Any and all opinions are welcome.
John
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