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LOT 419
World War II Walther “ac/44” Code and “1936” Dated
Stainless Steel Kriegsmarine Double Flare Pistol - Serial no.
4076, 25 mm cal.. Manufactured from 1936 through the end of the war for the German
Navy. This example bears both the early pattern
commercial markings (with “1936” date) and the later
military “ac/44” code, along with the “M(swastika) III/3”
Kriegsmarine proof and “4076” serial number. Fitted
with a safety switch on the left side, selector with “l”, “r”
and “Doppel/Schuss” positions on top, smooth forearm with handguard
and a checkered pistol grip.
CONDITION: Very fine, with scattered mild spotting, scuffs and wear. The
barrel selector switch shows some corrosion. The forearm has a crack in
the left side, and the grips show minor dents and scuffs. Extractor does not
function, otherwise, mechanically fine.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 418
Rare Documented Mauser 1934 “K”
Date “S/42” Code P.08 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Kriegsmarine Markings Listed in Jan Still’s “Third Reich Lugers” - Serial no.
2172, 9 mm cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered walnut grips. Part of the
early German re-armament program under the recently-ascended German Party, the “K”
date Lugers were manufactured in 1934 in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Additionally,
this Luger bears multiple markings suggesting that it was procured for the Kriegsmarine
for issue via the Baltic Naval Station at Kiel; the combination of serial and inventory numbers
is recorded in Jan Still’s “Third Reich Lugers” (page 106) as one of 13 reported during the survey
and one of approximately 300 procured in the K Date range. This pistol has fixed sights, with the
“K” date on the chamber, “S/42” code on the front toggle link, and “S” proof stamps on a number
of components, along with “O][37” stamps on the extension and barrel and “droop wing eagle”
firing proofs on the barrel, extension and breechblock. The left side of the frame bears an “eagle/M”
Kriegsmarine stamp, with an “O.1774” inventory number on the front strap. Some small parts are straw
finished, with niter blue pins and screws, checkered grips, and a blue finished alloy base magazine. Excluding the magazine,
numbers are matching overall, including the grips.
CONDITION: Very fine with 75% plus of the original blue, brown patina on the grip straps, bright edge wear, scattered
spotting and mild handling marks. 50% of the original straw colors are present on the small parts, with bright gray on the
remainder, and solid niter blue remains on the sear spring and toggle pins. The grips are fine with a chip visible on the left
panel under safety lever, some dings and scratches otherwise. Mechanically excellent. An interesting and rare documented
1934 “K” date “S/42” Code P.08 Luger pistol.
Provenance: The Thomas Whiteman Collection.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
Listed by serial number in
Third Reich Lugers by Still