GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
MAUSER P38 WITH SHORT BARREL.MAUSERP384561z9MMMODERN; IMPORTCal. 9mm. Mauser P38 made in 1944, with a short 3-1/16" bbl. Sometimes referenced as the "Gestapo" model. Other features as per usual production. Front sight is drift adjustable and the rear sight is fixed. Left side of slide marked "P38/byf 44" followed by the SN. Right side of the slide is marked with the triad of Mauser acceptances that includes a double Eagle/WaA135 that is repeated on the right side of the matching locking block. Full SN and another WaA135 is on the left side of the frame. Dark chocolate Bakelite grips. Mag is marked "jvd" on the left and "P38/U" on the right with an unmarked base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly 95% orig condition with a barely discernible interface between the bbl band and bbl. Consignor states that barrel/foresight band interface has been X-ray, fluorescent dye penetrant and ultrasonic crack tested to establish that the barrel/foresight band is a solid monolithic component, not an aftermarket assembly. Muzzle crown has oxidation appropriate to balance of pistol. Slide and safety have sharp edge wear and there is mild thinning of frontstrap. Excellent orig grips. Comparable condition mag wall with a dented and oxidized floorplate. 43475-398 LMA45 (4,000-6,000)