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LOT 342
Excellent Walther Zero
Series Third Model P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine and Holster - Serial no. 07100, 9 mm cal., 4 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Part
of the initial run of Walther’s military P.38s, the Zero Series served to “fine tune” the Walther HP to Wehrmacht specifications and was an important stage
in the pistol’s development.
Finished in a high-polish blue, the
pistol is fitted with fixed sights, a
round firing pin, and an exposed
extractor. The slide is marked with
the Walther banner and “P.38” on
the left, with “eagle/359” proofs on
multiple components, matching
full numbers on the slide, frame
and barrel lug, and matching partial
numbers on the locking block and
inside the “Cewe/480” marked grips. The magazine is numbered to match on the left side of the body, with two “eagle/359” proofs on the spine. Includes a black leather flap holster, marked “P.38” on the rear and hand-marked to a Luke Hopkins of Pike, KY and Pearisburg, VA, and an extra magazine numbered to a different Zero Series pistol. Luke Hopkins has not been positively identified, but this type of holster marking is traditionally associated with GI’s marking their war trophies.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% of the original high polish blue finish, showing some bright wear concentrated on the high points and a few light handling marks. The grips are also excellent, with a few dings on the crisp checkering. The holster is very good and shows mild scuffing concentrated on the rear, with a few spots of broken stitching. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 343
World War II Walther
“ac/41” Code P.38 Semi-
Automatic Pistol Rig with
Extra Magazine and Holster
- Serial no. 147A, 9 mm cal., 4
7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. Blade front and
fixed notch rear sights, stacked
“ac/41” code on left side of the
slide, “eagle” firing proof and
double “eagle/359” acceptance
marks on the right, and “ac” on
the left side of the frame and
underside of the barrel. Matching
numbers are present on the slide,
frame, barrel, locking block and
the interior of the grip panels.
The grips are ribbed plastic, with a
blued “P.38v/ac” magazine. Included
with the lot is a “gcx/1942” black
leather holster and a blued magazine
with a mixed number on the floorplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% of the original high polish blue finish, showing some bright wear on the high edges, light rubbing on the right side of the slide, and a few light scratches and dings. The takedown switch shows a plum tone. The grips are very fine with a few minor scratches, and the holster is very fine with some scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 344
World War II German
Police Mauser “byf/43”
Code P.38 Semi-
Automatic Pistol Rig,
Serial Number “75”, with
Extra Magazine and
Holster - Serial no. 75, 9
mm cal., 4 7/8 inch round
bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured as part of the
first batch of pistols made by
Mauser in 1943, this P.38 bears commercial pattern “eagle/N”
proofs on the barrel and locking
block and the German Police “eagle/swastika L” proof on the
right side of the slide. Fixed sights,
with “P.38”, “byf/43” and the serial number on the left side of the slide, matching numbers on the frame,
barrel and locking block, ribbed brown plastic grips and a blued magazine. Included with the lot are a black leather “gxy 1943” flap holster and an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% Plus of the original blue finish, showing a gray patina on the front strap, bright wear concentrated on the leading edges, and minor handling marks. The grips are also very fine, with some light scratches, and the holster shows mild scuffing and creasing. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 345
Wartime Commercial Walther P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster - Serial
no. 25436, 9 mm cal., 4 7/8
inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. Manufactured
about 1940-1945, this is one
of a limited number of Walther
P.38 pistols meant for the
commercial market instead of
military contract production.
Known destinations for these
pistols include civilian purchase,
police issue, and a small amount
of export to friendly and neutral
nations. Blade front and notch
rear sights, with the Walther
banner, two-line address and
caliber markings, and “Mod P.38”
on the left side, and the serial
number on top (concealed by the
barrel with the breech closed).
Further matching numbers are
present on the barrel, locking block
and frame, with “eagle/N” proofs in
appropriate locations. The underside of the locking block is stamped “K”, and a few areas of rough machining are visible at the toe of the front strap . Fitted with a pair of ribbed plastic grips and a blued steel magazine marked “P.38v” on the left side. Includes an unmarked brown leather flap holster and an extra “jvd” marked magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing a plum tint to the frame, a gray patina on the front strap, bright edge wear and mild handling marks. The grips are very fine, with a few light scratches, and the holster is fine, with some minor cracking and stains. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000