GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
WALTHER 9 MM, 7.65, AND .22 LR PISTOL COLLECTOR'S LOT.WALTHERP38318E9MMHOLSTERMODERN; C&RCal. 9mm. 5" bbl. Standard markings. Eagle 359 inspected. Brown Bakelite grips. Eagle 359 inspected mag. Referred to as an "experimental finish". Matching SN's on slide, frame and bbl. This gun is described on p. 256, pictured p. 257 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by brown leather pebble grain flap holster. Holster is dated 1944. Markings are hard to read due to pebble grain. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of noted expert and author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good with finish wear to front strap, thinning on sides of slide. Light handling marks. All markings clear. Grips are fine with light handling marks. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster is solid, with wear and scuff marks. Strong stitching. 53005-18 GER (3,000-4,000)
EXTREMELY FINE WALTHER POST WAR COMMERCIAL P38 7.65MM PISTOL IN BOX.WALTHERP383276837.65W/BOX, EXTRA MAG, CL RODMODERN; IMPORTCal. 7.65mm. 5" bbl. Standard markings. "9/69" dated on right side of slide, "69" on left trigger guard web. Matte finish on steel parts. Aluminum frame. Black plastic grips. Two proper mags. 9mm manual. Factory matching box and test target. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of noted expert and author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Extremely fine with minute handling marks. All markings sharp and clear. Grips exhibit very slight handling marks. Bore is excellent, bright with strong rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Box is fine with minor scuff marks. 53005-108 GER (750-1,000)
VERY FINE SCARCE WALTHER POST WAR P38 7.65MM PISTOL IN BOX.WALTHERP383254137.65W/BOX, CL RODMODERNCal. 7.65mm. 5" bbl. Standard markings. Dated "69" on left trigger guard web. Aluminum frame. Matching serial numbers on frame and box; no other parts numbered. Proper 7.65mm mag. Black plastic grips. Steel cleaning rod, 9mm manual and orig proper box. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of noted expert and author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine with extremely light handling marks. All markings clear. Grips are very fine, minor handling marks. Excellent bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Box has scuff marks and shows wear. Two edges on lid have split. 53005-94 GER (750-1,000)
EXTREMELY FINE SCARCE WALTHER POST-WAR P.38 22LR PISTOL WITH BOX.WALTHERP3833009522W/BOX, EXTRA MAG, CL RODMODERN; IMPORTCal. 22LR. 5-1/4" bbl. Standard markings. "9/69" dated right side of slide. "69" dated on left trigger guard web. Alloy frame. Matte finish on steel parts. Appears to have been made without a locking block. Proper milled areas on front of slide. Black plastic grips. Two proper mags. Factory steel cleaning rod. Matching box and test target. Manual is for a 9mm pistol. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of noted expert and author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Extremely fine with minimal handling marks. Grips extremely fine showing minimal handling marks. Bore is excellent shiny and bright. Mechanics are crisp. Box has minor scuff marks. 53005-49 GER (1,250-1,500)