Thanks for the image, Steven - - -
- - -But it appears I made the wrong request.
I have on loan a badly damaged pistol with a very interesting story. As soon as I get proper photos taken, I will post a series, along with at least part of the story. Perhaps you or another member can ID the pistol.
It seems to have had a sliding type--non-DA--trigger. There is a 1911-type slide lock in place on the left side. There is a hole for a mag catch as shown in your photo.
The words,
CRVENA ZASTAVA - Cal. 7,65 Mod 70
are on the left side of the slide. I just verified these markings again, and the spelling is correct.
The words,
MADE IN YUGOSLAVIA
in English, are on the right side of the slide. No other markings are visible, except for "7,65 mm" on lower left side of the magazine.
Slide is slotted for an extyernal claw extractor (missing.) A narrow, grooved, rib runs the length of the top of the slide. There is a barrel bushing, with a hole for a guide rod (missing.) The front of the slide is squared off in the manner of the 1903/1908 Colt Pocket Pistols, where the one in your photo is shaped more like a Walther PP slide.
There are 14 finger grip slide serrations slanted forward, as shown in your photo.
Thanks for the help.
Best,
Johnny Guest