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LOT 1452
Exceptional World War II Walther “ac/40” Code P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Matching Magazine and Holster - Serial no. 9990A, 9 mm para cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1940. Fixed blade
and notch sights, correct early high polish blue finish, standard
markings on the slide, “ac” on underside of barrel lug, matching serial
numbers on the slide, frame, barrel lug, and locking block, and “eagle/359” proofs
on the barrel, slide, and frame. Ribbed Bakelite grips with lanyard loop on the left
side, and matching numbered magazine. Includes hard shell pattern “P38” marked holster
with “cxe/43” date code.
CONDITION: Excellent. 98% original bright high polish blue finish remains with some mild
edge wear, handling marks overall, and some small scratches. Grips are also excellent with some small dings. Holster is very fine overall. Mechanically excellent. One does not find these early AC40 code P38’s with matching magazines in this excellent original condition as they saw extensive usage!
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
380
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1453
Excellent Late World War II “Last Ditch” German Walther “ac 45” Code P.38 Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 469c, 9 mm Luger cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, synthetic grips.
One of the “last ditch” effort late World War II P.38s made by Walther prior to German surrender. Fixed blade and
notch sights, one-line “ac 45” code marking on left side of slide, and “eagle/359” acceptance marks on the right of the slide and left of the barrel and frame. A mixture of blued finish mostly with phosphate trigger, slide stop, extractor and top slide plate. Matching serial numbers on the barrel, slide, “rough cast” frame and locking block. Ribbed Bakelite grips and “P38v/U”
marked magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus original blue finish with smooth brown patina and some light freckling on the balance. Grips are also very fine with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.