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LOT 3325
World War II German Police “Eagle/L” Mauser HSc Pistol
with Matching Magazine and Matching Number Ersatz Pattern Holster - Serial no. 833807, 7.65 mm auto cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Fixed sights, with the two-line address and Mauser banner on the left
side of the slide, and the “eagle/ swastika L” police proofmark on the trigger guard. The underside of the slide and barrel are numbered to match the frame, with a set of checkered grips, “M1.900.” added to the front strap with electric pencil, and “1/833807” stamped
on the magazine floorplate. The holster is an “ersatz” pattern, using a laminated black leatherette material for the body and magazine pouch and black leather for the closure strap, with “833807” marked on the back, and an eagle stamp and faint “BERLIN/1943” maker’s mark (possibly Schambach) on the body under the flap.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus of the original blue finish, showing areas of thinning to gray, bright edge wear and mild handling marks overall. The grips are fine, with mild dings. The holster is in fine condition, with the layers of the flap starting to separate slightly and mild handling overall. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3326
Late World War II Walther “ac45” Code P.38 Semi- Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster and Extra Magazine - Serial
no. 46C, 9 mm cal., 4
7/8 inch round bbl., blue/phosphate finish, plastic grips. Blade front and notch rear sights,
with a set of “eagle/359” and “eagle” proofs on
the appropriate parts, matching serial numbers on the slide, barrel, frame and locking block, and
the Walther “ac45” code on the left side of the slide.
A few small parts show a
gray phosphate finish, with
the slide, barrel and frame
finished in blue, a pair of black
plastic grips, and a “jvd” marked
magazine. Included with the lot
is a “lyo” marked brown leather
holster with phosphate finished
fittings and an extra unmarked phosphate finished magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, mild wear on the high edges and on top of the chamber, and light handling marks overall. The grips are excellent, with a few light scratches , and the holster is fine, with mild scuffing and cracking. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
200 Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3327
Very Fine World War II German
Occupation Radom Vis 35/P35(p) Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. F0190, 9 mm
para cal., 4 5/8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. Originally the main sidearm of
Poland’s military, the Vis 35 was rebranded the P35(p) and
pressed into service by the Germans following their invasion and occupation
of Poland. Fixed sights with the one-line Radom model marking, “eagle/77”,
“eagle/swastika” and “eagle/WaA623” stamps on the slide and frame. It is fitted
with checkered “FB” and “VIS” grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having
thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on the grip straps and in the form of light
holster wear. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3328
“Last Ditch” Spreewerke “cyq” Code P.38
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 8793Z,
9 mm cal., 4 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. Made late in World War II, this
Spreewerke P.38 shows much of the typical corner-cutting of the time
period, with a lower degree of polishing on the non-bearing surfaces
than earlier contract pistols. Standing out in particular is a machining
error on the left side of the slide, an arcing segment along the lower edge of
an incomplete milling cycle; an error like this would have condemned a slide in
1941, but in 1945 they could no longer afford to be that picky. Fixed sights, with
“P.38” and “cyq” marked on the
slide, “eagle/88”, “eagle” and “*”
proofs on the appropriate areas,
and matching numbers on the
slide, frame, barrel and locking lug.
The “P.38” on the slide is stamped
partially on the lower machined
area, partially on the upper area.
The grips are ribbed brown plastic,
with a blued “jvd”
marked magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus of the blue finish, showing some bright wear along the edges, a mixed brown and gray patina on the front strap,
and mild spotting and handling marks overall.
The grips are also excellent, with some light
scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3329
Mauser “byf/44” P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Holster - Serial no. 2427X, 9 mm cal., 4 7/8
inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Fixed
sights, with standard markings on the left side of
the slide, matching numbers and “eagle/swastika”
and “eagle/WaA135” markings in the appropriate
places. With ribbed grips, an “eagle/359” proofed
magazine, and a black leather flap holster marked
“gcx/1942” and “WaA930” on the rear.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus original blue
finish, showing a gray patina on the front strap,
bright wear on the muzzle and high edges, and
minor handling marks. The grips are excellent,
with minor scuffs and scratches, and the holster
is good with a cut on the flap and mild scratches
and cracks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600