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LOT 1383
Very Scarce World War II German Walther “480” Code P.38
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine - Serial no. 6250, 9
mm Luger cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, synthetic grips. 7,250 of these Walther
“480” code P.38 pistols were manufactured in 1940, with far less surviving today, especially in this
high state of condition with a matching magazine, as these were issued and used throughout World
War II. The “480” code Walther P.38 pistols were the first true German military contract production
run, with the improvements developed during the Zero Series production integrated into the design.
Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, slide marked on the left with the “P.38” model designation
and “480” Walther code, and “eagle/359” acceptance
proofs on various components. All matching visible serial
numbers on the barrel, slide, frame, underside of the
locking lug, interiors of the “eagle/359” inspected ribbed
Bakelite grip panels, and on the left of the original magazine.
Import marked left bottom surface of the slide.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% original blue finish
with some minor holster related wear, a few small patches of
light surface pitting visible on the slide, some minor surface
freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal
overall. Grips are very fine with minimal handling wear.
Mechanically excellent. A very scarce World War II German military “480” code
Walther P.38 pistol in exceptional original condition with its matching magazine, a desirable
example for the advanced German arms collector.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,500
LOT 1382
Desirable Pre-World War II German
Luftwaffe Contract “1936” Dated Krieghoff
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching
Magazine - Serial no. 5220, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch
round bbl., blue/straw finish, plastic grips. This is a
desirable “1936” dated Krieghoff Luger pistol, with all
matching serial numbers including the magazine. Manufactured in 1936,
this is one of approximately 7,400 Lugers made by Krieghoff that year for
the German Luftwaffe, with only 2,900 of that total having the “1936” chamber
date marking like this example, and the balance from the 1936 year being “S”
date code marked and “36” date marked. These “1936” marked pistols fall within the
4400-7500 serial number range and were part of the first contract for 10,000 pistols.
Serrated blade front and notch rear sights, “1936” chamber date, with the front toggle
bearing the “H(anchor)K/KRIEGHOFF/SUHL” marking. Luftwaffe drooped wing “eagle” and
“eagle/2” proofed. All matching visible serial numbers on the frame, barrel, toggles,
breech block, side plate, trigger, takedown lever, and aluminum base of
the Krieghoff magazine, with Krieghoff drooped wing “eagle/2” proofs
on various unnumbered small components, with correct unnumbered
checkered brown plastic grips. Import marked bottom of the magazine well, and
bottom front of the frame.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish, with refinished blue visible on the rear
toggle and barrel showing a few areas of marring beneath the finish, 40% original straw finish on the small
parts, and some minor thinning and freckling on the grip straps. Grips are excellent with minimal handling
marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A hard to find 1936 dated Krieghoff Luger with its matching magazine.
Estimate: 8,000 - 11,000