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LOT 3406
Scarce Late World War II German Occupation CZ
“fnh” Code Model 27 Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Extended Barrel for Silencer - Serial
no. 446623, 7.65 mm auto cal., 5 inch
round bbl., phosphate finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured late in the war, this is a scarce variant of
the CZ Model 27 pistol manufactured with an extended
and flared barrel intended for use as a mounting point for a collet-equipped
silencer (not included). These were believed to be issued to the Gestapo or SS,
as a clandestine style “execution” gun. Fixed sights, “fnh Pistole Modell 27 Kal.
7,65” marked on the left of the slide, with matching visible serial numbers marked
on the top of the slide and right side of the frame. The barrel is unnumbered, with an
“eagle/swastika” proof on the upper right side of the chamber and “eagle/WaA76” on the underside.
Checkered brown plastic wrap-around grip with “CZ” logo and magazine marked “P. Mod. 27” on the
baseplate. Another example of one of these extended barrel CZ 27 pistols is pictured on page 61 of
the book “Axis Pistols” by Jan C. Still.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus thin original gray phosphate finish with some scattered
light surface freckling. Grip is also very fine with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3405
Excellent World War II Mauser “byf/43”
Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Holster - Serial no. 9180b, 9 mm cal., 4 7/8
inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. This
pistol has the rare and desirable “dusty blue”
finish. Fixed sights, with “P.38”, “byf/43” and the
serial number on the left side of the slide, and
“eagle/135” and “eagle/swastika” proofs on the
right side, with the numbers and proofs repeated
on the barrel, locking block and frame. Fitted with
dark brown ribbed grips and a “P.38v” marked
magazine. With a black leather flap holster marked
“amo/44” and “WaA204” on the rear.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% plus original “dusty
blue” finish, showing extremely minor bright edge
wear. The grips are also excellent, with a few light
scuffs and dings, and the holster is very good with
some minor scuffing and scratches.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3404
Mauser “S/42” Code
1936 Dated Luger Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Holster
and Extra Magazine - Serial
no. 8305n, 9 mm cal., 4 inch
round bbl., blue/straw finish,
walnut grips. Fixed sights,
with “1936” on the chamber,
“S/42” on the front toggle link,
“eagle/63” and “eagle” proofs
on the appropriate parts, and
a set of checkered grips. Both
of the included later production
replacement magazines and the
grips are unnumbered; otherwise,
numbers are matching overall.
Included with the
lot is a black leather
flap holster with
Genschow maker’s
mark and “1937” date on
the rear.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus original blue finish, showing
the start of a brown patina on the gripstraps, high edge wear, and minor handling
marks. 90% original straw and niter blue color visible in the protected areas of the small parts, the
remainder having worn bright. The grips are also very fine, with light dings on the crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent. Holster is good as re-dyed, with tearing of the closure strap and belt loops,
along with mild scuffing.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3403
Excellent World War
II Mauser “byf” Code
“42” Date P.08 “Black
Widow” Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol Rig with Desirable “42”
Dated Pigskin Holster - Serial
no. 2292k, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch
round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips.
“42” dated top of the chamber,
“byf” Mauser factory code on the
front toggle link, “P.08” marked left
of the frame, fixed blade front and
notch rear sights, “eagle/swastika”
firing proofs on the barrel, extension
and breech block along with
“eagle/135” proofs on the barrel and
extension. Matching visible
serial numbers on
the frame, barrel,
and extension,
along with matching
“92” partials on the
takedown lever, trigger, side
plate, safety, toggle pin, both toggle
links, breech block, extractor, and breech block catch. Fitted with a pair
of unmarked checkered plastic grips and an “fxo” code “eagle/37” proofed blued magazine with plastic
base. Includes a pigskin holster marked on the rear with “erg” maker code of A. Doppert, Kitzingen, “42”
date and “P.08”.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% original blue finish with some minor holster related edge wear.
Grips are also excellent with a few light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Holster is very fine.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3407
Late World War II Production Walther
“ac 45” P.38 Zero Series Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 026345, 9 mm cal., 4 7/8 inch round bbl., blue
finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1945, the late war “Zero Series”
P.38 was made using a combination of commercial components and other
found/redirected parts, with an estimated production total of less than 2,000
as described on page 189 of Warren H. Buxton’s “ The P.38 Pistol: Volume Two.”
Blade front and notch rear sights, with the “ac 45” production code on the left
side of the slide, “eagle/swastika” and “eagle/359” proofs on the right, “eagle/swastika”
on the barrel and locking block, and “eagle/359” on the locking block. Matching serial numbers
found on the barrel, upper right side of the slide, and frame, with a matching partial number on
the locking block. Fitted with a pair of ribbed brown Bakelite grips and an “eagle/359” and “P.38v”
marked blued magazine with un-numbered base.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus original blue finish, showing a plum tone to the frame,
darker color on the slide and barrel, and mixed
colored appearance to the slide catch and transfer
bar, with bright edge wear, minor spotting and
light handling marks. The toe of the frame is
rough and unpolished, appearing to be a factory
manufacturing defect/blemish. The grips are fine,
with minor scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500