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LOT 1437
Excellent Pre-World War
II Commercial Walther
PP Semi-Automatic Pistol
in 22 Caliber with Holster -
Serial no. 134359P, 22 LR cal., 3
7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. Blade front and
notch rear sights with the left
side of the slide marked with
the Walther banner, the two-
line address, patent and caliber
marking and “Mod PP” ahead of
the serrations, “crown/N” on the
slide, chamber hood and muzzle,
and the proper hand-scribed
matching number inside the slide.
Fitted with a serrated ring hammer,
60-degree safety, checkered
black Walther banner grips and
a black plastic grip extension on
the magazine. A black leather flap
holster, is included with the pistol.
CONDITION: Excellent with 98% of
the bright original high polish blue
finish showing some mild wear on the
edges, light handling marks, and a tiny
amount of spotting on the chamber
hood. The grips are also excellent
with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The
holster is good with some light scuffs and cracks.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1436
Desirable Early Production Walther Olympia
Hammerless Target 22 LR Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 1148, 22 LR cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured prior to the outbreak of World
War II, this Model 1925 attributed pistol shows features of both
the 1932 pattern Hammerless Target pistol and the 1936 Olympia
pistol, both of which performed very well for German marksmen in competitive shooting.
This pistol features a takedown lever built into an otherwise solid triggerguard, rotating
combination safety lever and slide catch, a one-piece wraparound checkered grip, heel-
mounted magazine catch and a very scarce magazine that is equipped with a spring-loaded
screwdriver for adjusting the front sight. Contrasting the 1932, this example appears to have
been refitted with a 1936 pattern concealed hammer, replacing the original striker with a large,
rebounding firing pin, and the hammer installed in the frame. While the Olympia was in line
to receive a definitive reference book from noted Walther author Warren Buxton, he passed on
before the work could be finished; statements from the consignor attribute this pistol to Buxton’s
personal collection, to be photographed for the unfinished work. Adjustable blade front and drift
adjustable rear sights, with “Walther’s Patent” and the banner logo on the left side of the slide
and the caliber markings and address on the right. A set of “crown/B/U/G” proofs are present
on the barrel, slide and chamber hood, the former also bearing a “5,4m/m” diameter marking, a
matching partial serial number on the underside of the slide, and a Walther banner on the left side of the grip. The magazine
is numbered “9”, with the on-board screwdriver extending out of the floorplate.
CONDITION: Extremely fine, with 85% plus original blue finish, showing the beginning of a plum patina on the barrel, minor
dings on the front sight base and chamber hood, edge wear, and scattered spotting and minor handling marks. The grip is
very fine, with some chipping at the rear and a few dings on the otherwise sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
LOT 1434
Excellent World War II Walther
Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Scarce Matching Numbered
Magazine and Slide - Serial no.
202923P, 7.65 mm auto cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. Fixed sights, with standard markings and both internal
and external matching serial number on the right side of slide, 60
degree safety, checkered black plastic grips and a matching colored
magazine base.
The spine of the
matching magazine
is numbered
“202923P/2”.
CONDITION:
Excellent, with 97%
plus of the bright
original high polish blue finish, showing bright wear along the high edges, scattered spotting and
mild handling marks. The grips are also excellent, with some minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1435
Early World War II
Commercial Proofed German
Walther PPK Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Scarce Extension
Magazine - Serial no. 251636K, 7.65
mm auto cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured c. 1939-1940. Features fixed blade front and
notch rear sights on a matted rib, commercial “crown/N” proofs
marked on the right side of the slide and barrel, Walther “banner”,
address, caliber, and model designation marked on the left of the
slide, a 60-degree throw safety lever, and the serial number marked
vertically on the right of the frame. Fitted with a checkered brown/
black plastic Walther “banner” marked wrap-around one piece grip
and a Walther “banner” and “PPK” marked blued magazine with a
brown/black plastic grip extension on the base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with
light holster pattern edge wear, some minor cycling wear on the
barrel, plum coloration on the trigger, and some scattered minor handling evidence. The grip is very
fine with a hairline crack in the backstrap and some warpage that leads to occasional interference
with the safety lever, otherwise crisp checkering, banners, and attractive coloration. Mechanically
excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750