GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES & CAPTURE PAPER.LUGERS42 19382973M9MMMODERN; C&RCal. .9mm. 4" bbl, with Eagle/63 proof on upper left and 4 digit SN on bottom, 1938 date above chamber. "S/42" on center toggle link (code for Mauser manufacture). Eagle/63 proof on right receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Both orig matching numbered aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mags and Eagle/63 proofed takedown tool. Dark brown leather "JOSEPH MOLL / GOCH" marked, 1939 dated holster. With Capture Paper to Ralph T. Walker, dated April 24, 1946. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with very light scattered corrosion, fading on grip straps & normal sharp edge wear. Grips are lightly worn with minor indents. Bore is frosted. Mags have very little wear other than dings on aluminum bottom of extra mag. Takedown tool retains 50% blue. Mechanics are very good. Holster has been re-dyed to cover moderate wear and cracking "RTW" (Ralph T. Walker) carved on back of holster. 49312-32 BWS (2,500-3,500)