Hello Everyone,
I am new to this forum. I recently came across a CZ 27 at local gunstore and decided to purchase it. I need some help with identifying possible production date. I tried to do some research but found a couple of details to be odd and perhaps not match typical production. I figured some of you may know a good deal and would be able to share your insight. I was able to walk out the door with the pistol, 2 mags, and holster for $378 which is probably average price. Defects include repaired grip and very lightly scratched initials on slide (don't know if photos show it), right side...possibly the guy who brought it back after the war(?)
The serial number is in 30xxx all matching which I think would normally mean early war production, but the finish is very grayed and almost appears brownish. My research shows pistols with obvious bluing from early war, pre-phosphate. Perhaps mine is simply worn. Barrel is in good shape and fairly bright inside. Another odd thing is that one of the magazines has serial numbers on it, not matching the gun...107xxx. The finish on the mag is very similar to the gun, gray/brown with CZ logo with an arrow between C and Z. Rear of mag has same stamp. The other mag appears as most others that I have seen, marked "P. Mod 27" on baseplate with more bluing.
The holster, though obviously old and somewhat musty/smelly, doesn't appear to be original to the pistol but may fit another nazi officer pistol of the era. I cannot find any photos that match the holster with whatever pistol would typically go with it.
I cannot figure out how to upload photos from my computer to post. Maybe someone could give some tips, so I can show the photos.
Thanks