ARTV—IHTOG: Femaru 37M Pistol

Published on November 15, 2019
Duration: 4:27

The Femaru 37M, also known as the FEG M37, was adopted by the Hungarian military before WWII and later contracted by the Germans. It's a blowback-operated pistol, originally in .380 ACP (9mm Short), designed by Fromer and based on an earlier 1929 design. The Hungarian version featured a grip safety but no manual safety, while German contract versions included an external manual safety and were chambered in .32 ACP. The pistol is noted for its robust construction, nice finish, and somewhat unusual appearance, with wooden stocks featuring a distinctive checkering pattern.

Quick Summary

The Femaru 37M, also known as the FEG M37, was adopted by the Hungarian military before WWII. It's a blowback-operated pistol designed by Ansgar Fromer, originally in .380 ACP. Hungarian versions had a grip safety only, while German contract models included an external manual safety and were chambered in .32 ACP.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction: Femaru 37M Adoption
  2. 00:18FEG M37 Design Origins
  3. 00:42Blowback Operation and Fixed Barrel
  4. 00:52Distinguishing Wooden Stocks
  5. 01:02Grip Safety Feature
  6. 01:13German Contract and .32 ACP
  7. 01:31Manual Safety Addition
  8. 02:00Austro-Hungarian Design Influence
  9. 02:15Construction and Aesthetics
  10. 02:31Official Hungarian Army Pistol
  11. 02:38Designer Ansgar Fromer
  12. 02:47Caliber: .380 ACP (9mm Short)
  13. 02:57Rudimentary Sights and Finish
  14. 03:08Heel Magazine Release and Lanyard
  15. 03:13German Variant with External Safety
  16. 03:23Production Numbers
  17. 03:32German Designation: Pistol Model 37 (UNG)
  18. 03:40German Contractor Code: jhv
  19. 03:48Reliability Features
  20. 03:54Serviceability and Availability
  21. 04:04Weight and Shooting Fun

Frequently Asked Questions

What military adopted the Femaru 37M pistol?

The Femaru Model 37M pistol was adopted by the Hungarian military just before World War II. It served as the official pistol of the Hungarian army.

What calibers was the Femaru 37M produced in?

The Hungarian service version of the Femaru 37M was chambered in .380 ACP, also known as 9mm Short. German contract versions were produced in .32 ACP.

What are the key safety features of the Femaru 37M?

The Hungarian service version of the Femaru 37M features a grip safety but lacks a manual safety. German contract versions were modified to include an external manual safety.

Who designed the Femaru 37M pistol?

The Femaru 37M pistol was designed by the Hungarian designer Ansgar Fromer. It was based on his earlier 1929 design and adopted by the Hungarian army in 1937.

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