These different types of Dutch pistols will have JOH MUNTS - AMSTERDAM on left side of slide. Grips are usually mottled gray color. Sauer manufactured different pistols for Dutch police, Navy, Army, Department of Finance, S.M.N. (Steam Ships Netherlands) and possibly other agencies. NOTE: Accessories: cleaning rod, brush, aluminum oil bottle and manuals, add accordingly.

These pistols were for sale in Germany and other countries through normal commercial outlets. Very few are factory nickeled, engraved or both; some are with NIROSTA marked barrels and a very few were made in Duralumin or Dural. Standard caliber was 7.65mm, but a very limited number were made in .22 LR (.22 Long). Standard grip material is black Bakelite. Most of the regular pistols were purchased by military officers, some went to paramilitary groups such as the SA. NOTE: Add $100 for any variation listed with nickel finish; $500 for engraving; $600 for both nickel and engraving; $750 for nickel, engraving and with a fancy grip material (pearl or ebony, etc.).

First variation manufactured w/o adjustable front sight and lanyard loop.

Manufactured w/o adjustable sight, but having lanyard loop.

Made w/o adjustable sight. Anchor & Crown marked on rear grip strap.

Found with and w/o adjustable front sights, no lanyard loop. S.M.N. marked horizontally near bottom of rear grip strap.

Found with and w/o adjustable front sight, no lanyard loop. DF over date-1933 on rear grip strap.