December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
Manufactured circa mid 1930s and finished in polished blue. Left of slide marked with a "WALTHER" banner followed by 2-line address and "Mod. PP" designation. Barrel and slide marked with crown over "N" proofs. Front strap marked "R.F.V. 8758 W", indicating the pistol was procured and issued by the Reich Finanz Verwaltung, a tax collection agency. Grips are "WALTHER" banner checkered black plastic. No visible import marks. Pistol includes 2 "WALTHER" banner marked flat bottom magazines and a black leather "cny / 1940" stamped holster. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of its factory polished blue is retained with wear along the high edges. Grip straps have faded to a soft gray patina. Grips are fine with a few light marks. Mirror bore. Crisp mechanics. Holster rates very good.