GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
VERY FINE CONDITION WALTHER 1936 OLYMPIA, FULL COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY, TOOL. WALTHER 1936 OLYMPIA 7645 .22 LR MODERN; C&R; IMPORT Cal. 22 LR. 7-1/2" bbl. Standard production 1936 Olympia Match pistol. Left side of the slide marked with the Walther banner followed by the usual 2-line Walther address and the model denomination "Olympia-Pistole". Right side of the slide marked "CAL. 22 long rifle". Crown/N markings on right side of bbl & slide. Checkered wood grips. Matching magazine with wood base. Pistol is fitted with a full set of black anodized counterweights that attach to the muzzle & the forward frame. Weights are all marked "76" on left side and all securing square-head bolts are present. Complete with special key to manipulate the square-head bolts. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, with slight wear to finish and light handling marks. Small chip missing from bottom of right grip at front. Fine condition magazine & wood base. Tight mechanical function. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. One of the better Olympia pistols with a full set of weights to be offered at auction. 52342-23 LMA (2,000-2,250) Key