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LOT 381
Unique NSKK Marked Pre-War Walther
Model PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol in .22 LR with Extensive
Paperwork - Serial no. 862658, 22 LR cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, synthetic grips. This pre-war Walther PPK is marked on
the right of the slide with an eagle and swastika logo of the NSKK (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps/National Socialist Motor Corps)
above “11/M67” of the 11. Sturm (Company) of Motorstandarte 67 located in Dortmund in Westfallen. The NSKK, the smallest organization of the NSDAP, served as a training organization in the operation and maintenance of automobiles and
motorcycles and assumed important transportation responsibilities of NSDAP and SA members. The standard markings are preserved, with “crown/N” proofs on the muzzle and chamber. Fitted with a wraparound grip and magazines with matching colored extension base. This exact pistol is pictured on pages 44 and 45 of the included February 1974 issue of Guns & Ammo. The lot is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from noted author Jan C. Still’s family verifying it was in his personal collection. According to a forum post from author Dieter H. Marschall in response to author Jan C. Still in relation to this pistol, another example of a .22 caliber Walther PPK with NSKK markings exists with serial number 862654, only four numbers away from this example with 862658.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 99% period restored blue finish. Grip is also very fine with a
small chip along the top left edge. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Rhett Guthrie London Guns; The Jan C. Still Collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE FEBRUARY 1974 ISSUE OF GUNS & AMMO
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LOT 382
Exceptional and Rare Early Production “Low Grip Screw” German Mauser HSc Commercial Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. 701261, 7.65 mm auto cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured early 1941, this is a rare early
production commercial HSc pistol with the low grip screw placement, seen in the 700000-701000 serial range. Reportedly, approximately 1,350 of these early production
frames were manufactured by Mauser with the low grip screw placement, and it was decided to assemble and sell them this way due to demand before moving the grip screw position up 3/4 of an inch on production examples made after. A reported 500 of the low grip screw
HSc pistols went to the Kriegsmarine, with one example known to have been purchased by the army, and the remainder sold commercially like this example. Fixed sights, with the Mauser banner and 2-line address, model, and caliber markings on the left side of the slide, “eagle/N” German
proofs on the right front of the slide, right of the chamber (concealed by the slide) and right side of the trigger guard. The underside of the barrel is matching numbered “261” to the frame, with “787” hand etched on the bottom front surface of the slide.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish with some high edge wear, a small area of finish loss visible on the right of the slide, and a few small patches of light freckling on the grip straps. Grips are very fine with some light wear and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000