[John Kent]

I own this vest pocket semi, acquired in Europe 50 years ago.
Could this stand for Frantisek Dusek from Opotschno?
I have not be able to find a picture of his .25 guns.
could anyone help?

[SDC]

It's definitely possible; Dusek sold his guns under at least 4 or 5 different names, but they all looked something like a Browning Vest Pocket without a grip safety. They all should also have Czech proofs on them, which look like a standing lion in a shield. Have you got a picture of the pistol you're looking at?

[JohnBT]

www.gunsamerica.com/976951756/Guns/Pistols/D-Misc-Pistols/Dusek_Duo_Semi_Automatic_Pistol_25_ACP.htm

"F. Dusek Duo Semi-Automatic Pistol, Made in Opotschno, Czechoslovakia, .25 ACP with 2" barrel, blue steel, 6-round magazine, black DUO grips, markings on the slide are as follows: AUTOMAT PISTOLE "DUO" CAL 635 F DUSEK, OPOTSCHNO 43 Gun has a few small rust spots on front of slide, bore is in like new condition, overall condition is excellent. " $225

http://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImages/5263/976951756/wm_sm_552295.jpg

[JohnBT]

From www.geocities.com/kirbytheog/czech/czbook.html

http://www.geocities.com/kirbytheog/czech/images/duo.JPG

Dusek DUO. "The pistol trade-name DUO was an acronym for "Dusek in Opocno" and the DUO pistol may also be called the "Jaga." These were produced between 1920 and 1948 and are a small copy of the FN 1906 pocket-pistol. The modern CZ factory produced a "DUO" model in .25 caliber through 1958."

[Jim K]

DUO's are excellent pistols, well-made and reliable. The design is basically a copy of the Browning 1905 "Vest Pocket" pistol (not the later "Baby Browning").

Value is not extremely high (around $150-250 depending on condition) but they are good for what they were made for.

Jim

[BUSDOC37]

anyone know if the mfg date or individual history can be traced through the serial number. Mine has a brown leather holster that appears to be hand made or cut down from a larger model.

[Ron James]

Short answer, No, theres no way to trace the manf. date or history. In a case like this the serial number means nothing,

[bushpilotmexico]

If the Duo was manufactured between 1920 to 1948 I have one with a serial number 72250.....would it be correct to assume it was probably manufactured in the late 20's or early 30's?

I assume from the postings that there is no record of serial numbers and dates of manufacture?

[Ron James]

Yes, there are no records.

[bushpilotmexico]

Any idea as to how many may have been produced and would I be correct in my assumption that my Duo is pre WWII?

[Ron James]

I would say it would be a good bet it is pre 1940. Unless someone else has more info.

[JardaXor]

If the Duo was manufactured between 1920 to 1948 I have one with a serial number 72250.....would it be correct to assume it was probably manufactured in the late 20's or early 30's?

I assume from the postings that there is no record of serial numbers and dates of manufacture?
Hello,
your number 72250 was manufactured in 1943.