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LOT 1454
Pre-World War II Commercial Walther Model PP Semi- Automatic Pistol with Rare Verchromt Finish and Holster
- Serial no. 931200, 7.65 mm
auto cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., verchromt finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1936 for the commercial market, likely for export to nations like the United States. All metal components
are finished in verchromt (satin chrome), a rare plating method that was used on limited numbers of Walther PP pistols manufactured during the 1930s. Unlike a normal polished chrome or blue finish,
the verchromt finish features an
attractive low dull luster, almost
reminiscent of a phosphate or
matte stainless finish, and provides
corrosion protection to the
underlying metal. Walther PPs finished
in verchromt are seldom found, with this example being one of only a few that we have had the pleasure to offer. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, standard markings on the left of the slide in black, ring hammer, and 90 degree safety. The right side of the chamber and slide are “crown/N” commercial proofed, along with “Made in Germany” added under the model designation on the left. Fitted with a pair of black and brown colored “Walther banner” checkered hard rubber grips and magazine with matching verchromt finish. Includes a pigskin leather flap holster marked “1934” under the lip of the securing strap.
LOT 1456
Very Scarce
Bavarian 1st
Schweres Reiter
Unit Marked First Issue Unaltered
DWM Model 1908 Imperial German Military
Contract Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial
Number “495/a” - Serial no. 495a, 9 mm Luger Auto cal.,
4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. One of
the first Model 1908 pistols made under contract for the
Imperial German military, manufactured without a stock lug or breech block magazine hold open catch, and escaped later military revisions of those two traits. Features fixed sights, chamber scrubbed blank, “DWM” monogram on the front toggle link, “imperial eagle” firing proof on the left of the barrel and breech block, importer mark under the barrel,
three “crown/Gothic letter” proofs on the
left side of the extension, and “GESICHERT”
and “GELADEN” marked safety and
extractor. With matching “commercial”
pattern serial numbers (instead of the
more visible “military” pattern on later
Model 1908 pistols) on the barrel
and frame, with matching
“95” partials on the takedown
lever, trigger, side plate, both
toggle links, breech block,
and extension. Fitted with a
pair of unnumbered checkered walnut
grips and a nickel finished magazine with unmarked walnut base. The
front strap is unit marked “B.1.S.R.3.16.” for the Bavarian 1st Schweres Reiter (heavy cavalry) Regiment, 3rd Squadron, weapon number 16. Also known as the 1st Royal Bavarian Heavy Cavalry “Prince Charles of Bavaria” Regiment, the unit was formed in 1814 as Garde du Corps to the King of Bavaria, was based out of Munich, and participated in the War of the Sixth Coalition, the Austro-Prussian War, the Franco-Prussian War, and World War I before being disbanded in 1919.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 75% plus original blue finish overall and 60% plus straw colors along with scattered light pitting/spotting, light thinning, and limited edge wear. The grips are fine with scattered light compression marks and defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. First issue unaltered DWM Model 1908 military Lugers are far and few between, especially in this very fine condition!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 1457
Scarce World War II
“Eagle/K” German
Police Acceptance Marked “1939” Date Mauser
Banner Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
7861v, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. One of an estimated 910 “1939” date
Mauser banner Luger pistols procured by the German
Police, marked with an “eagle/K” acceptance proof,
reportedly within the 7284v-8056v and 8854v-8870v serial number ranges
as listed on page 146 of “Third Reich Lugers” by Jan Still. Features fixed blade
front and notch rear sights, with “1939” date on the chamber, “Mauser banner” on
the front toggle link, commercial “crown/U” proof on the left side of the extension,
and “eagle/K” police acceptance p[roof on the right of the extension. With matching
serial numbers on the frame, barrel, and extension, with matching “61” partials on small
components. With an ill-fitting pair of checkered walnut replacement grips and a “122”
and “eagle/37” marked magazine numbered to another pistol.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% plus original hot salt blue finish with light edge wear,
thinning on the grip straps, and
grips are fine with a chip missing
from the left panel. The
breech block catch is seized
with dried grease, otherwise
mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original Walther factory verchromt finish with limited minor flaking, faint staining on the grip straps, slight discoloration from dried grease, added silver paint on the safety, and faint handling marks. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Holster is exceptionally fine. Mechanically excellent. It would be difficult to find a similar Model PP finished in verchromt.
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 1455
Very Scarce Early World War II “1941” Dated German P.08 Luger Pistol and Holster Storage Box - One of two P.08 Luger hardwood storage box patterns known to be manufactured during the Third Reich era, with such boxes intended to stow away a P.08 Luger pistol and
its holster. It is unknown which specific branch of service these storage boxes were originally intended for, with some collectors speculating intension for
the merchant marine, while Luftwaffe
marked examples have also been noted
as outlined in pages 1161-1163 of
“Pistole Parabellum” by Joachim Gortz
and Geoffery L. Sturgess. Constructed
from planked hardwood with dovetailed
corners, screwed in steel edge guards,
and two steel hinges at the rear. Once
closed, the lid is secured with a swinging hook and slotted pin, with a smaller hole on the tip of the hook allowing for a secured seal with wire or chord. With “E.J./1941” manufacturer marking and “eagle/swastika/WaA15” proof stamped into the left side panel. The lid is marked “P.08/m.Tasche” which translates to “P.08/with Holster” in black paint. A seldom encountered P.08 accessory that would prove to be a highlight addition to any advanced German Luger collection!
CONDITION: Fine, with an oxidized oil staining and darkened surfaces on the wood, light spotting/pitting on the steel hardware along with remnants of grey and black paint, light chipping of the lid label paint, along with light scuffs and handling marks.
Estimate: 3,250 - 4,500
scattered minor handling marks. The replacement