GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
LOT OF TWO MAUSER BYF 44 PISTOLS, ONE WITH HZA MARKINGS. BYF 44 MAUSER P38 1761t 9MM MODERN; C&R; IMPORT Cal. 9mm. 5" bbl. Marked "P.38", "byf44" on left side of slide. Orig numbers on slide and bbl have been X-d out with a matching number to the frame, stamped at a later date. Frame and slide are "WaA 135" inspected. "cyq" marked bbl. "jvd" marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked on back "bla/1944" Eagle WaA159 and "P38". PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good as properly arsenal refinished. Markings are clear. Some slight pitting under finish in a few areas on frame. Excellent working order. Bore is good with light pitting. Grips with light handling marks. Holster with light scuff marks, strong stitching and slits in front from period GI embellishment. 51569-100 GER (800-1,500)
RARE MAUSER BYF 44 HZA MARKED P38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. MAUSER P38 2629w 9MM MODERN; C&R; IMPORT Cal. 9mm. 5" bbl marked "P.38", "byf 44" on left side of slide. Matching SN on slide, frame, and bbl. WaA 135 proofs on right side of slide, as well as rare HZa mark. Post-war Austrian BH marking on left side of frame just after SN. Brown Bakelite grips. This gun is explained in further detail on p. 224, pictured on p. 225 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. Unmarked magazine. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked on back "ros 1944", eagle WaA159 and "P38". PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good as redone for post-war police issue. Some light pinprick pitting on slide, bbl and frame. Excellent working order. Bore with very light pitting. Grips are fine. Magazine fair. Holster very good with light scuffs marks and strong stitching. 51569-110 GER (300-400)