GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
LOT OF TWO EARLY IMPORT COMMERCIAL POST-WAR P38 PISTOLS IN CASES. WALTHER P38 325379 22 MODERN; C&R Cal. 22. 5" bbl. Marked on left side of slide banner Walther "Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do." over "P38 Cal 5,6mm". Right side of slide marked with commercial eagle N proof and "12/66". Marked on left trigger guard web "69" followed by stag antler/eagle N proof. Marked on right side of slide "Made in West-Germany". Eagle N proof on front of bbl. Lightening cuts on top front of slide. Black plastic grips. Alloy frame. This is one of the first 22 cal. P.38's imported into the U.S., marked for the European market. Comes with a total of two Walther banner "P38 cal. 5.6mm" marked magazines. In fitted blue leatherette case, Walther banner marked on interior red satin lid lining. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of the finish with light handling marks. Very good grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Case has light handling marks. 51569-390 GER (1,500-2,000)
WALTHER P38 310706 9MM MODERN; IMPORT Cal. 9mm. 5" bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner "Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do." over "P38 Cal. 9mm". Marked on right side of slide with eagle N commercial proof "Distributed by (logo) INTERARMS" over "Alexandria/Virg. USA". Left side of trigger guard web marked "68" stag antler over eagle N proof. Right side of frame marked "Made in West-Germany". Eagle N marked on front of bbl. Alloy frame. Black plastic checkered grips. Comes with a total of two magazines marked Walther banner "P38 9mm". Comes in a fitted black leatherette case with Walther banner on satin lid lining. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine, with minimal handling marks to finish. Very fine grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Case has scuff marks on lid. 51569-586 GER (600-800)