GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
VERY SCARCE SWEDISH MARKED WALTHER MOD. HP M/39 P38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. WALTHER HP H1147 9MM MODERN; C&R Cal. 9mm. 5" bbl. Marked WALTHER banner "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther's Patent Cal. 9m/m", "Mod.HP", on left side of slide with Swedish regimental mark of "I17No8" above factory markings. Prewar commercial crown N proofs on right side of slide, frame and bbl. Matching SN's on frame, bbl and slide. Slide is properly SN'd on the inside. This is a first variation M/39 pistol with proper H prefix SN. Black grips. Magazine is marked "1345" on bottom left side, no other markings. This gun is discussed on pgs. 78-77 and photographed on p. 108 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by brown leather clam shell holster marked in ink on the inside of flap "FALTPOST/402 97". PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine, retaining a good amount of early commercial blue. Finish wear on high points and grip strap. Grips are very good with light handling marks. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster is fine with minor handling marks and strong stitching. 51569-350 GER (1,500-2,000)