March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/17/2022
P.38 manufactured by Spreewerke in approximately 1945. Left side of slide is stamped "P.38 cvq" followed by the serial number "a365", with the right side bearing 2 "(Eagle) / 88" waffenamts on either side of a firing proof. Left side of frame bears a single "(Eagle / 88" waffenamt followed by a sunburst rework stamp as well as an unusual "284" to the rear of the slide catch. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, barrel, and locking block. Metal components are salt blued and frame is mounted with 2-piece black pressed resin grips. CONDITION: Very good overall, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some high edge wear overall, as well as some thinning to the grip strap. Mirror bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Grips are excellent overall. MLW