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LOT 425
Exceptional Pre-Occupation 1938 Dated
Polish Eagle Radom Vis-wz 35 Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 10190, 9 mm Para cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured before the German invasion of Poland, with the early style markings and features.
The left side of the slide is marked “F.B. RADOM/1938r”, “Polish Eagle”, “VIS-wz. 35/pat. Nr. 15567”, and both sides of the
trigger guard bow are marked with various Polish proof marks. The right side of the frame is marked “10190” and the inside
of the slide is numbered to match. The barrel is also matching with “0190” on the rear lug face. Fitted with a set of correct
checkered black plastic grips with “VIS” and “FB”
on the right and left respectively. The back strap is
slotted for a shoulder stock.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% of the original
blue finish with the balance having thinned to
mostly a smooth grey patina, in the form of light
holster/handling wear. The grips are very fine with
some scattered light handling marks and otherwise
crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 11,000
LOT 424
Excellent World War II “Zero” Series Walther P.38
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra
Magazine - Serial no. 09365, 9 mm cal., 4 7/8 inch round
bbl., blue finish, black checkered plastic grips. This is an excellent
example of the very desirable fourth developmental stage, “Zero” Series
P.38 pistol (usually called 3rd Model Zero-Series). All of these Zero Series
P.38 pistols are very significant as they track the various production
changes that occurred throughout the early production cycle at the
Walther factory. These fourth stage pistols went through numerous design changes
on the frame, slide, and locking block area to improve the producibility and lower the overall
production cost of these pistols. This fourth stage became the final production model that became
the standard P.38 production pistol which was used throughout WWII. These Zero Series pistols are
characterized by the “0” in front of the serial numbers, the high-polish commercial blue finish, with
commercial type slide markings on the left side with the German Walther factory Waffenamt proofs on
the right side. The grips are black plastic/Bakelite with checkered panels on both sides with a rounded
lanyard ring on the lower left side. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther Banner followed
by “P.38” and the serial number, with a double “Eagle/359” Walther factory proof along with a single
“Eagle” firing proof. The various parts all carry a small “Eagle/359” Walther proof with a matching serial
number on the front of the barrel lug, left side of the frame and left side of the slide. It is fitted with a correct
matching locking block that carries the last three digits “365” of the serial number, along with a single “Eagle/359” Waffenamt on the
right side. The grips are numbered “365”, matching the pistol. It is complete with two wartime magazines one with a single “P38v”
located on the lower left side of the magazine body and the other marked “P38”. Also with an original 1942 dated P.38 holster that has
a single “Eagle WaA392” Waffenamt on the back.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with 97% plus original blue finish with edge and high spot wear. There is some slight thinning and wear to
the blue finish on the front grip strap. Mechanically needs work as it functions in double action only. The backsides of the front and rear
sight were painted at some point (which can be easily removed without damage to the blue), and the grips are also excellent with nice
checkering on both sides. The holster is very good plus with nice tight stitching overall, clear distinct markings on the back, and minor edge
scuffing to the leather on the various high spots. An excellent example of a scarce Zero Series P.38 pistol.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000