Continuing with the German Post-War P series Police Pistols.
During WWII the German manufacturing capabilities were sorely taxed; as Allied Bombing increased the ability to make small arms (among other things) decreased. Germany went to Spain, although neutral, Franco was Pro-Germany. The Germans purchased the Astra Model 600 chambered in 9 MM Parabellum. Deliveries began but when those pesky Allies landed in Normandy, Germany was unable to transport the pistols and other items bought and
paid for from Spain.
After the war ended and Germany was restarting the requested that their police forces were armed with handguns and other small arms. The Allies consented; and Spain said, hey we have all these 9MM pistols in a warehouse - let us sell them to Germany. They did; and got paid for them - for the second time! Here's my ASTRA 600:
