GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
HIGH CONDITION WALTHER M1936 OLYMPIA, FULL COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY, TOOL, HOLSTER. WALTHER M1936 OLYMPIA 7645 .22 LR MODERN; IMPORT Cal. .22 LR. Standard production M1936 Olympia Match pistol, salt blued, with 7-1/2" (175mm) bbl, single action design with push button magazine release. Vertically adjustable front sight on a shallow serrated ramp with screw fixation. Rear sight is screw adjustable horizontally. Left side of the slide marked with the Walther banner followed by the usual 2-line Walther address and the model denomination "Olympia-Pistole". Right side of the slide marked "CAL. 22 long rifle" as applied for export. Crown/N markings on right side of bbl & adjacent frame boss. The only markings on the frame are the safety detents "S/F" & SN "7645" applied to left tang. 2-pc wood grips, each secured with 2 screws, with shallow thumb rest on left panel & paneled, bordered checkering. Magazine with wood base extension marked with matching number "645". Pistol is fitted with a full set of black anodized counterweights that attach to the muzzle & the forward frame. Weights are all marked "76" on left side and all securing square-head bolts are present. Complete with special key to manipulate the square-head bolts & a large black unmarked holster with a thin buckle strap to secure the lid and 2 belt loops. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Exemplary 98-99% orig salt blue, no discernible thinning on & slight discoloration in areas of contact. Small chip missing from bottom of right panel at point of magazine insertion. Excellent condition magazine & wood base. Same high condition applies to set of weights & key. Near excellent condition holster with age related scuffing. All stitching intact. One of the better Olympia pistols with a full set of weights to be offered at auction. 43475-801 LMA (2,000-3,000)