GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXHIBITION ENGRAVED AND NICKEL PLATED PRE-WAR WALTHER PP PISTOL.WALTHERPP88818532MODERN; C&RCal. .32. 3-3/4" bbl. Crown / N proofs with 90 degree safety and 2-pc Walther black checkered grips. Engraved in a dramatic acorn and oak leaf motif, with scroll, foliate and dot-punch background. A script S / W is engraved in the pattern on the backstrap. Traditionaly Walther banner with address and Mod. PP on left hand side of slide. The extensive engraving amounts to full coverage. These rare and desirable embellished Walther firearms were engraved by artisans under contract with Walther and typically not done in house. This being done in a time of severe financial constraints and political unrest. These fantastic examples are truly mechanical art whos survival has been extremely limited. CONDITION: Extremely fine with most all plated finish remaining and engraving being exceptional. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Mechanics are crisp. 2-pc Walther grips are as equally fine with no distress. Mag retains virtually all its nickel finish and is engraved on base plate in a matching motif. 52700-28 TDW (10,000-15,000)