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LOT 3578
Excellent Walther/Fabrique
Nationale “ac/44” Code Two-Tone
P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with
Holster and Extra Magazine - Serial no. 745d,
9 mm Luger cal., 4 7/8 inch round bbl., blue/
phosphate finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in
1944 using a slide produced by Fabrique Nationale.
These slides are believed to have been originally
intended as a Walther sub-contract item but
instead bear Mauser’s assigned Waffenamt code.
Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked
“P38” and “ac/44” ahead of the serial number, with
matching numbers and a series of “eagle/swastika”
and “eagle/WaA135” proofs on the components.
The barrel is finished in a bright blue, with a
phosphate gray finish on the slide and frame. Fitted
with a “WaA135” marked magazine and a pair of
ribbed grips with a lanyard loop on the left side.
Included with the lot is a “jvd” marked extra magazine and a black leather holster marked “gxy1944” on the back. CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original blue and phosphate finishes, with bright edge wear and minor handling marks overall. The grips are also in excellent condition, and the excellent holster shows a few minor scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3579
World War II Era German Commercial
Proofed Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol in
.22 LR with Holster and Extra Magazine - Serial no. 302525P, 22 LR cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with the standard Walther banner, address, caliber and model markings on the slide. The muzzle, chamber, and left side of the side are marked with “eagle/N” proofs. Fitted with a 60 degree safety, ring hammer, smooth trigger, a pair of brown Walther banner plastic grips, and a blued magazine with finger extension. Includes a black leather Albrecht Kind holster faintly marked “Walther PP” in ink under the flap and an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish with an attractive plum coloration and light handling marks. The grips are excellent. The holster is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3580
Excellent World War II Mauser “byf/44” Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pigskin Holster and Extra Magazine - Serial no. 9728P,
9 mm Luger cal., 4 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1944, with fixed sights, standard markings on the left side of the slide, matching serial numbers and “eagle/swastika” and “eagle/WaA135” proof markings in the appropriate places, and black plastic ribbed grips. Includes an extra magazine, and a black pigskin flap holster marked “CXB/4” and “P38” on the rear. CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus of the original blue finish, showing bright edge wear and mild handling marks. The grips are also excellent, with some light scratches. The holster is very good, with some high point wear and scuffing.
Mechanically excellent. 312 Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3581
Desirable Pre-World
War II Walther PPK Semi- Automatic Pistol with RZM Marking and Holster - Serial no. 840596, 7.65 mm auto cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic
grips. The Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) served as the quartermasters office of the National Socialists and
ater became the chief authority on textiles in the Third
Reich. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights
along with standard markings, “crown/N” proofs on the
barrel and slide, and the addition of the etched circular
“RZM” logo on the left side of the slide between the model marking and the serrations. Fitted with serrated ring hammer, 90 degree safety, and checkered brown plastic “WALTHER” banner grips with matching colored grip extension. Includes a “D.G.R.M.” marked leather holster, for another model of pistol, and an extra magazine. CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with light holster wear on the slide, scattered handling marks, and crisp grip checkering. The holster is good with light wear and supple leather.
Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3582
World War II Walther “ac/41” Code
P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine -
Serial no. 2734b, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 7/8 inch round bbl., blue
finish, synthetic grips. Fixed blade and notch sights, “P.38 ac/41
2734b” marked on the left side of slide, and “eagle/359” acceptance
marks on several parts. Matching serial numbers on the barrel, slide, and
frame, matching partial number on the locking block, and “ac” on the left
side of the trigger guard and underside of the barrel lug. Ribbed bakelite grips and “P38” and “eagle/359” marked magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 75% of the original blue finish, showing a brown and gray patina concentrated on the frontstrap, gray spots concentrated in the right side slide serrations, bright edge wear, and mild handling marks. The grips are fine, with some light scuffing. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3583
Late World War II Walther “ac” Code “Blank
Slide” Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Waffenamt Proofs and Holster - Serial
no. 375992p, 7.65 mm auto cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, hardwood grips. From 1945 production,
without the standard Walther banner or marking on
the slide. It is estimated that a few thousand of these
late war Walther Model PP pistols were completed
before the factory was overrun by U.S. forces in April
1945. The slide is marked with an “eagle/WaA359”
Waffenamt on the left and with the serial number, “ac”
code, and “eagle/N” proof on the right side. The barrel
is marked with an “eagle/N” proof, while the left side
of the frame is “eagle/WaA359” marked. Features fixed
blade front and notch rear sights, a 60-degree safety
lever, and lacks a loaded chamber indicator. Fitted
with checkered “Walther banner” marked hardwood
grips. Includes an unmarked leather holster.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 75% plus original blue finish with light edge wear, thinning on the slide and grip frame, and faint spotting. The grips are fine. The holster is fine with supple leather. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
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