GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
WALTHER 1926 OLYMPIA, SPECIAL ORDER FOR CHAS. A. HEYER OF NAIROBI.WALTHER1925319322MODERN; C&RCal. 22LR. Standard configuration Walther 1926 Olympia with 5.5" bbl, having a vertically adjustable front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. The right side of the bbl is marked with the SN along with a pair of Crown/N proofs. On the crest of the bbl, in bold lettering, is the marking "SPECIALLY MADE FOR / CHAS. A. HEYER & CO., NAIROBI". The slide markings are per standard production with the "Walther's Patent" and banner appearing on the left side and "CAL 22 long rifle" and location "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur.)" on the right side. In front of the trigger guard is a dismounting lever and on the left side of the tang is a large,coarsely checkered safety lever. Fitted with a single piece wrap-around grip with a shallow thumb rest, checkered on each side and secured with four screws. Correct magazine with a single viewing slot on the left side and three slots on the right side along with "27". PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Approximately 70-80% orig blue with moderate wear in expected areas, particularly with the frontstrap that has largely turned to gray. Comparable condition wood grip that has a 1.5" crack on the left side near the spine with scattered areas of blunting and losses. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of very, very few Olympias marked for this well-known distributor in Africa. 52342-165 LMA (1,400-2,400)