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Post by ToddSig on Jan 10, 2024 19:15:57 GMT -5
I mentioned a few days ago that I had purchased a nice condition FEG Walam 48 Egyptian 1958 contract (a Walther PP clone). I purchased it to pair with my FEG Tokagypt 58 Egyptian contract. Both have English proof marks on the barrel, so the made their way to the US through at least the UK. Both with nice Bakelite grips, and strong bluing, and an Egyptian crest. I have seen a decent number of them, many in poor condition, and some that did not have the Egyptian crest. From what I gather the contract was never completed, so some went to Egypt, and others were sold elsewhere by FEG. I need to check with beczl to see if he has any info on the contract. Forgotten Weapons did a video on the Walam 48. A few images.    |
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Post by woodyb on Jan 11, 2024 8:49:26 GMT -5
I mentioned a few days ago that I had purchased a nice condition FEG Walam 48 Egyptian 1958 contract (a Walther PP clone). I purchased it to pair with my FEG Tokagypt 58 Egyptian contract. Both have English proof marks on the barrel, so the made their way to the US through at least the UK. Both with nice Bakelite grips, and strong bluing, and an Egyptian crest. I have seen a decent number of them, many in poor condition, and some that did not have the Egyptian crest. From what I gather the contract was never completed, so some went to Egypt, and others were sold elsewhere by FEG. I need to check with beczl to see if he has any info on the contract. Forgotten Weapons did a video on the Walam 48. Those are some really nice FEG's. It's a nice pair of interesting pistols. Enjoy them! |
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Post by jonnyc on Jan 11, 2024 9:07:42 GMT -5
We had Walams in the Israeli armory I ran, and I had one here in the US...before I got rid of all my .380s. The word I got was that after the Egyptian contract was canceled all the pistols were surplussed out of W. Germany.
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Post by Bob Reed on Jan 11, 2024 9:24:27 GMT -5
Nice find, Todd. Those are beautiful pistols!
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Post by pjk9hp on Jan 14, 2024 5:26:27 GMT -5
Todd, should this be under "Handguns Other Than High Powers" section?
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Post by ToddSig on Jan 14, 2024 8:09:03 GMT -5
Todd, should this be under "Handguns Other Than High Powers" section? Agreed, moved to "All Other Pistols and Revolvers" |
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Post by ToddSig on Apr 7, 2024 8:51:15 GMT -5
Given the Walm 48 and Tokagypt 58 were from the same FEG Egyptian contract, I decided to make a presentation case from a spare vintage box. Removed the cuts of the box and replaced with a cut out frame for a French fitting, and lined with a deep purple velvet. Had a brass plaque made, so now a nice presentation case for the FEG Egyptian contract pistol set.   |
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