September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
Manufactured for military use with eagle over "N" commercial proofs on the barrel and slide, as well as military eagle over "WaW359" waffenamt acceptance marks on the slide and frame. As is scarcely found, this example is finished in factory high polish blue. Standard left hand slide legends. Grips are correct 2-piece checkered black plastic with "WALTHER" banners. Left grip slightly modified while in French service after WWII with a lanyard loop. Matching numbers observed on slide and frame. No visible import marks. Complete with a "380" over-stamped Walther magazine and and early modified, tooled leather holster. CONDITION: Fine. 95% original blue with some high edge wear, thinning and scattered marks. Grips have a few handling marks. Very good, bright bore. Crisp mechanics, holster shows age with surface scuffing.