December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2021
Lot consists of (A) Model 1935 manufactured by Beretta, Left side of slide bears stampings stipulating the manufacturer information and caliber designation. No matching numbers are present. Complete with a CZ Model 1927 holster. Magazine is not present. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their arsenal blue finish, exhibiting handling marks and areas of wear overall. Mirror bore with good rifling throughout. Grips show scattered handling marks and a few losses. Holster is good, showing marks from use and retaining good stitching overall. (B) Model 7 manufactured by Walther. Left side of slide bears the Walther banner logo as well as caliber and patent information, with the right side bearing additional manufacturer information. "(Crown) / N" commercial proofs are present on the right side of the frame, slide, and chamber. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood grips. Grip screws appear to be later replacements. Matching numbers are present on the frame and slide. CONDITION: Metal components retain fair to good amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and light oxidation all around. Bore is bright, exhibiting oxidation and fair to good rifling throughout. Grips show scattered handling marks and some impressions. PROVENANCE: Former Collection of Brigadier General Theodore C. Mataxis. MLW
Barrel Length
(A) 3 - 1/4" (B) 3"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .32 ACP (B) .25 ACP
Manufacturer
(A) Beretta (B) Walther
Model
(A) 1935 (B) Model 7
Paperwork
(A) Post-War Importation Paperwork
Serial Number
(A) 549188 (B) 35749