GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
MAGNIFICENT FACTORY CHROME ENGRAVED WALTHER P38 PISTOL IN PRESENTATION CASE WITH SPARE MAGAZINE. WALTHER P38 339739 9MM MODERN; C&R Cal. 9mm. Beautiful limited production factory chrome engraved P38, made in 1971, with white/ivory plastic grips in blue leatherette presentation case with spare magazine. Standard configuration of P38 with 5" bbl, drift adjustable front sight and thick rear sight. Left side of pistol marked with Walther banner followed by usual 2-line legend that includes the model and Cal. The right side of the slide has the full SN followed by large Interarms/Alexandria, Virginia starburst logo. Immediately below, on the frame, is "MADE IN GERMANY". Lavish oak leaf and acorn engraving covers the entire slide around the usual markings. Complimentary engraving is over the chamber and extends to each side of the frame and under the trigger guard. Bordered cross-hatched checkering on top of the slide coverplate, on the front strap, and on the floorplate of the primary and spare magazine. All metal surfaces are chromed. Standard form white/ivory-colored grips. Pistol and spare mag in blue leatherette presentation case. Lid lined in silk with silver Walther banner. Base lined in velvet with corded border. Two spring loaded non-keyed latches. A great post-war factory engraved P38 in its presentation case! PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Near factory new with no discernible wear on the either the pistol and only a few minor scuffs on the grip. Same exemplary condition applies to the spare magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Excellent case with minor external scuffs. Minor staining and losses of the silk lid liner and base velvet, especially in areas of high point contact. 51568-52 LMA (2,750-3,750)