April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
Standard configuration P.38 manufactured by Walther in 1942. The left side of the slide is marked "P.38" followed by Walther's "ac/42" code/date, and the serial number, while the right side of the slide bears a Walther "(Eagle)/ 359" waffenamt on either side of an eagle firing proof. Metal components are blued, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece grooved pressed resin grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, slide, barrel, as well as the locking block. This example is accompanied by an unmarked Luger pattern holster. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory applied blue finish, exhibiting some minor superficial marks from handling and storage. Bore is bright, exhibiting moderate oxidation and good rifling throughout. Grips exhibit a couple marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise fine. Holster leather is malleable, exhibiting age related cracking, areas of crazing, and a couple holes throughout.
Caliber/Bore
9x19mm Parabellum