GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
SCARCE AND AND SUPER DESIRABLE P38, 480 CODE, PICTURED IN "THE P.38 PISTOL" REFERENCE BOOK. WALTHER P38 7124 9MM MODERN; C&R Cal. 9mm. The "480" code P38 was the first true military P38 purchased by the German military on an official basis. Limited production, estimated by Buxton at "approximately 440 pistols", coupled with early issue, makes this a difficult pistol to find. Standard configuration with 5" bbl, drift adjustable front sight and thick rear sight. Left side of slide marked "P.38/480" followed by the full SN that is repeated on the left side of the frame, under the bbl, with the last few digits on the locking block. The "480" code is repeated on the left side of the trigger guard web. "Eagle/359" inspection markings on the left frame, right slide and usual small parts. Dark brown, ribbed grips with the lanyard loop slot wider than earlier pistols. Each of the panels internally SNd to the gun and inspection marked. Magazine marked "P.38/1928" on the bottom left side. This exact pistol is pictured in The P.38 Pistol, Volume I, Buxton, pg 225. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 70% orig salt blue with wear and oxidative toning in expected places from extensive use, particularly on the right side of the slide and on the front strap. Near excellent orig grips. Comparable condition magazine. Bright bore with moderate erosion in grooves. Perfect manual mechanics. An all orig "480" code that was pictured in the classic reference series of P38s! 51568-71 LMA (4,500-6,500)