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LOT 1399
Documented
Pre-World War
II Mauser “S/42” Code “G” Date Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching
Magazine, Photographed in “Third Reich
Lugers” by Jan Still - Serial no. 539b, 9 mm
Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured by the Mauser factory in 1935, and complete
with its original matching numbered magazine. This exact pistol
is photographed in Jan C. Still’s book “Third Reich Lugers” on page
28 (Figure 4a). Features blade front and notch rear sights, “G” 1935
date coded chamber, “S/42” Mauser code on the front toggle link,
“W|154” and “S|92” proofs on the extension, “B|90” on the barrel, “eagle”
firing proofs on the barrel, extension, and breech block, and a
drooped wing “eagle/154” on the magazine base. All visible serial
numbers match
including the
magazine, with
the replacement
grip panels
unnumbered. The
interior of the replacement
right grip panel is stamped with a later
“eagle/655” Mauser proof. The lot is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from noted author
Jan C. Still’s family verifying it is from his personal collection.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus original blue finish and 60% original straw colors, with some light holster edge
wear, artificially browned grip strap and some light freckling. Replacement grips are excellent with sharp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Jan Still Luger Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1402
Scarce Late World
War II Walther “ac45”
Zero Series P.38 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with
Holster and Extra
Magazine - Serial no.
026764, 9 mm cal., 4 7/8
inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. This is an
excellent example of a very
late production WWII Zero-
Series P.38. Manufactured
concurrently with the
military contract P.38, the
Zero Series was made on the
same assembly lines (and
often used military inspected
components), intended for
commercial sale both in Germany and abroad. Blade front and notch rear sights, with a full blue finish
and ribbed grips. Matching numbers are present in the “commercial” pattern, with the slide number on
top (obscured by the barrel when the breech is closed) and the frame number on the right side, with
the slide marked “P.38” and “ac45” on the left side and one each of the “eagle/359” and “eagle/swastika”
inspection marks on the right. With a black leather flap holster marked “jwa/4” on the rear and an
extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% of the original blue finish, showing bright edge wear, areas of gray
patina on the front strap, and mild handling marks overall. The grips are excellent, with a few minor
scuffs. Mechanically excellent. The holster is excellent, with some light wear.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 1401
Excellent World War II
German Mauser “byf”
Code “41” Date P.08
Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Holster and
Matching Magazine - Serial
no. 1581p, 9 mm Luger cal.,
4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in
1941. Features fixed blade front
and notch rear sights, “41” date
on the chamber, “byf” code on
the toggle link, eagle/655” proofs
on the extension and barrel, and
“eagle/swastika” firing proofs on
the barrel, extension, and breech
block. With matching
visible serial numbers
on the frame, barrel, and
extension, along with
matching “24” partials
on small parts. Fitted with a pair
of “eagle/655” proofed checkered walnut
grips numbered “17” on the interiors, and a blued magazine with matching
numbered “eagle/63” proofed and “+” marked alloy base. Includes a “jhz/1942” code,
“eagle/WaA668” proofed, and “P.08” marked black leather flap holster with extra “fxo” code, “eagle/37”
proofed, and “P.08” marked blued magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with some limited minor edge wear,
plum coloration showing on the barrel and frame, some limited spotting/brown patina showing,
and otherwise limited minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with supple leather.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1400
Excellent Very Late World War II Two-
Tone German Walther “ac 45” Code “c”
Block P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Holster - Serial no. 725c, 9 mm Luger cal.,
5 inch round bbl., blue/phosphate finish,
plastic grips. From April 1945 production, the
final month of World War II P.38 production at
Walther, with the factory captured within the
first week and the “c” block of “ac 45” code P.38
production never being completed. Features
fixed blade front and notch rear sights, “ac 45”
production code on the left side of slide with
“eagle/swastika” and “eagle/359” proofs on the
right, along with additional “eagle/359” proofs
present on the frame, and locking block, with an
“eagle/WaA16” proof on the “fnh” code barrel. Also
features phosphate finished parts to include the
magazine release, trigger, slide catch, extractor,
and firing pin cover, in contrast with the other blued components, which such ‘two-tone’ configurations being a not so
uncommon hallmark of late Walther production as pistols were assembled from whatever components were on hand
by that point. Matching serial numbers found on the barrel, slide, and on the locking block. Fitted with a pair of ribbed
Bakelite grips and blued “eagle/359” proofed and “P.38 v/U” marked magazine with un-numbered base. Includes a “jwa/41”
code and “P.38” marked black leather flap holster.
CONDITION: Excellent as a very late World War II Walther produced P.38, retaining 97% plus original blue and phosphate
finishes with some minor edge wear, plum coloration on the frame, some minor thinning on the grip strap revealing mostly
grey patina, and otherwise limited minor handling marks. The grips are very fine with minor handling wear and a hairline
crack in the back of the right panel. The holster is very fine with supple leather. It would be very difficult to improve upon a
Walther “ac 45” code “c” production block P.38 pistol such as this example.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
AS PICTURED AND
DESCRIBED IN THE
BOOK THIRD REICH
LUGERS BY STILL