Got my dad's old gun back.

[Effingham]

In 1945, when dad came home from WW2, he had a Czech "Pistole modell 27" (now generally called a CZ-27). After Germany annexed Czechoslovakia, they took the CZ27 and turned it into the standard side arm of the police and much of the Wehrmacht.

After my dad died in 1967, mom didn't want guns in the house -- and we only had the one. Part of it, I think, was that I was only six at the time, too. So she gave it to my dad's sister and brother-in-law. When they passed on, the gun ended up in the hands of my cousin.

I just today got it back, complete with holster and spare magazine.

I doubt it's been fired or disassembled since the early sixties, so I plan to take it to a gunsmith for a once-over, and then take it out and put a few magazines of .32 through it in dad's honor.

It feels kind of strange -- I haven't seen this since I was five or six, and it really feels strange to have it back. Dad brought this home from The War. Dammit, some smoke from my pipe seems to have gotten into my eyes.

I need a scotch.

Tony

 

[rockhopper46038]

I bet that's just about one of the best feelings one can have. Cheers!

 

[gunman41mag]

Not too many of those around, cool looking gun

 

[lucky4034]

Congrats man... I'm glad it got back to the person it means the most too. Have fun getting acquainted with your new family heirloom!

 

[dubsac]

Thats awesome you got it back. It really shows that your family has appreciation for family heirlooms.

 

[JohnP82]

Wow! Very cool. Glad to see it is in good hands.

 

[Ineverfollow]

I think this is a great post and I am happy for you! My grandfather brought back an AK-47 and a M1 Grand they were both stolen and every time I think about it I hate it. Have fun shooting that gun and again I am happy for you!!!!

 

[jgreiner]

Nothing feels quite as nice as when one of your families old guns comes back home.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

My grandfather brought back an AK-47 and a M1 Grand they were both stolen and every time I think about it I hate it.

Pardon me, but an AK-47? From WWII?

Perhaps you mean a Stg44 or 45??? And a Garand?

That is a fine looking pistol and the Czech pistols are an emerging market right now (if you ever wanted to sell it).

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Pardon me, but an AK-47? From WWII?

Perhaps you mean a Stg44 or 45??? And a Garand?

That is a fine looking pistol and the Czech pistols are an emerging market right now (if you ever wanted to sell it).

Perhaps Korea or Vietnam?

Anyhow, OP: Fantastic looking pistol! It does look almost pristine.

Tasks ahead: Go buy some .32ACP and a bottle of slivovitz!

-J-

 

[Colt556]

That's awesome! I remember my dad had a PPK in a leather holster and a lever action rifle of some sort. I was in the 7th grade when he died and the guns disappeared. I really wish I could have gotten them somehow. Glad you got yours back.

 

[rugertoter]

I'm in envy! Thats a nice pistol and sounds like it finally found it's way home!

 

[Effingham]

Thanks for the kind words.

I think I've fingered this thing more in the past day than some of the guns in my shooting rotation altogether.

 

[Westside]

Awesome pistol!! Family heirlooms are the best guns to get.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

Feel for you, man.

Memory is a *****. Congrats on keeping it all in the family for so long. You be lucky. EBG

In 1945, when dad came home from WW2, he had a Czech "Pistole modell 27" (now generally called a CZ-27). After Germany annexed Czechoslovakia, they took the CZ27 and turned it into the standard side arm of the police and much of the Wehrmacht.

After my dad died in 1967, mom didn't want guns in the house -- and we only had the one. Part of it, I think, was that I was only six at the time, too. So she gave it to my dad's sister and brother-in-law. When they passed on, the gun ended up in the hands of my cousin.

I just today got it back, complete with holster and spare magazine.

I doubt it's been fired or disassembled since the early sixties, so I plan to take it to a gunsmith for a once-over, and then take it out and put a few magazines of .32 through it in dad's honor.

It feels kind of strange -- I haven't seen this since I was five or six, and it really feels strange to have it back. Dad brought this home from The War. Dammit, some smoke from my pipe seems to have gotten into my eyes.

I need a scotch.

Tony

 

[zacdudek]

Thanks for the kind words.

I think I've fingered this thing more in the past day than some of the guns in my shooting rotation altogether.

That's what she said?

Sorry had to do it...

Seriously though great story great gun happy fingering.

 

[glockednlocked]

Congrats. Sometimes things just are how they should be. Nothing wrong with letting the smoke roll up from your pipe(even if the eyes get alil watery) and stroking a true piece of history.

 

[jbrooks19]

Congrats man! My Grandpa recently told me that the old marlin .22 of his, he was leaving to me when he passes, which means a lot since it was the first gun i ever shot. When i was living at home with the parents they never allowed guns in the house and i would always sneek over to my grandpas and shoot with him, some items no matter how old, worn or rusted can mean more than any new thing money could buy, enjoy it and shoot in his honor.

 

[jurassicnarc]

I'm happy you were able to get it back. I remember the feeling of getting my Dad's 16ga Ithaca back after many years. Now it is being used by the third and forth generation.

 

[paperboy]

Congrats on getting your Dads pistol back and such a great story to go along with it.