GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
WALTHER MODEL 1925 TARGET PISTOL COLLECTOR'S LOT. WALTHER 1932 OLYMPIAN 5079 22 LR MODERN; C&R Cal. 22LR. 7-1/2" bbl. Marked on left side of slide "Walther's Patent". Banner Walther. Marked on right side of slide "CAL.22 long rifle", "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur.)". Crown N proofs on right side of bbl and slide. Checkered wood grip. Magazine is missing. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Markings are clear. Mechanics are fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Checkering on grip is sharp, showing some wear, 2" crack at rear of right side. Crack along the back of the grip extending the full length. All external numbers matching. 52342-17 GER (5,000-7,500)
WALTHER MODEL 1932 OLYMPIA .22LR PISTOL BRITISH PROOFED. WALTHER 1932 OLYMPIA 4775 22LR MODERN; C&R Cal. 22LR. 9-1/4" bbl. Standard Walther markings on left and right sides of slide. Crown N proofs on right side of slide and bbl. British BNP proofs on left side of slide, bbl and frame. Checkered wood grip. Mag is marked "36". PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition, with light pitting on left side of slide & trigger guard, minor dings along bbl. Bbl may have been touched up in a few places. Markings are clear. Grip show moderate wear with a minor crack in the lower right bottom. Hairline crack and small hole on upper rear right side. Numerous dings and light pitting at rear of chamber end of bbl. Bore has light pitting with strong rifling. Mechanics are functional. All external numbers matching. 52342-24 GER (800-1,200)
WALTHER MODEL 1932 OLYMPIA .22LR PISTOL. WALTHER 1932 3429 22 LR MODERN; C&R Cal. 22LR. 5-7/8" bbl. Marked on left side of slide "Walthers Patent", Banner Walther. Marked on right side of slide "CAL.22 long rifle", "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur.)". Crown N proof marks on right side of bbl and slide. Checkered wood grips. Mag marked "61". PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine, with light handling marks. All markings clear. Grip shows normal wear, hairline crack at top rear of left grip. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Appears to have silver solder around front of front sight as well as an Allen screw in front of front sight base. Front sight blade may be a replacement or modified. Based on silver solder at front sight, it is possible the bbl may have been cut and front sight moved. All external numbers matching. 52342-21 GER (800-1,250)
WALTHER SPORT MODEL 1926 OLYMPIA .22LR PISTOL. WALTHER SPORT MODEL 1926 1713 22 LR MODERN; C&R Cal. 22LR. 7-1/2" bbl. Marked on left side of slide "Walther's Patent", Banner Walther. Marked on right side of bbl with SN. Marked on right side of slide "CAL22 long rifle", "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur.)". Crown N commercial proof appears on right side of bbl and slide. Checkered wood grip. This pistol features a second slide notch for single action operation. This style pistol was used in the 1932 Olympics, under the designation as the Walther Olympia Rapid Fire Model. This style gun is also commonly referred to as the "1932 Olympia". Magazine is missing. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good with light handling marks and finish wear. All markings clear. The finish around the two cutouts on left side of slide is shinier than the rest of the finish on gun and has a purple hue to it. Grip shows even wear consistent with use, light handling marks. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. All external numbers matching. 52342-18 GER (1,500-1,750)