September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
Finished in polished blue. Slide marked on the left with "WALTHER" banner followed by 2-line address and "Mod. PP" designation. Crown over "N" proofs present on barrel and slide. Fixed front sight and dovetail U-notch rear sight. Grips are 2-piece checkered black plastic with "WALTHER" banners. Front grip strap marked "SA der NSDAP / Gruppe Mitte", falling well within the known serial number range of 974,000 to 145,000P for SA issue guns. Complete with "WALTHER" banner marked finger tab magazine. Discreetly import marked by Simpson inside of magazine well. PROVENANCE: Ex. Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess Collection. This example is also listed by serial number on page 254 of Axis Pistols by Jan Still. CONDITION: Very good overall. Pistol retains over 90% of its factory blue with some high edge wear and other marks. Grips are very good with some mild marks. Fine bright bore. Crisp mechanics.