May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2024
Finished in polished blue. Fixed blade front sight and dovetail u-notch rear. Slide marked as standard on the left with "WALTHER" banner, 2-line address, and "Mod. PP' designation. Commercial eagle over "N" proofs visible on slide and barrel. Inside of slide marked in electropencil with the last 3 digits of the serial number. Grips are 2-piece checkered plastic with "WALTHER" banners. Backstrap inscribed "R.V.F. 19610 W", indicating this example was procured and issued by the Reich Finanz Verwaltung, a tax collection agency. "WALTHER" banner and "PP 7,65 m/m" marked magazine with replacement black finger tab base. No visible import marks. CONDITION: Good. Significant portions of fading factory blue are retained, some areas drifting to patina with some cleaned oxidation spots. Grips are very good with some moderate wear. Good bright bore with well defined rifling. Fine mechanics.