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LOT 3330
Very Fine World War
II German Occupation
Radom Vis 35/
P35(p) Semi-
Automatic Pistol
Rig with Holster
- Serial no. 8175, 9
mm Luger 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. Includes a “bnz 1944” leather holster and an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with a small patch of light surface pitting on the front left of the slide and a light speckling of grey surface oxidation on the back strap. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is exceptionally fine with some light wear.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3331
LOT 3332
Excellent World War II German Mauser “byf/44” P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Capture Paper - Serial no. 242B, 9 mm Luger
cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Fixed sights, matching serial numbers visible on various components and “eagle/swastika” and “eagle/WaA135” markings in the appropriate places. Includes a black “cxb/4” marked pigskin holster, extra magazine, and a framed capture certificate dated 9 May 1945 identifying this pistol by serial number as “turned in for safekeeping” by a Harry B Nester, Private First Class, of Battery A, 559th Anti- Aircraft Artillery Battalion.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% original blue finish. Grips are also excellent with light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Included holster is fine. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3333
Excellent World War II Walther Model PP Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Capture Certificate - Serial no. 326194P, 7.65
mm auto cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips.
Fixed sights, with the Walther banner, address and model
markings on the left side of the slide, matching serial numbers
on the right side of the slide and frame, and “eagle/N” commercial proofs on
the slide, chamber and muzzle. Fitted with a chamber indicator, 60 degree safety, hollow-backed brown grips, and a black plastic magazine base. Included with the lot is a capture certificate dated November 1945, to a Technician Leo Skodun from a Lieutenant of the 264th Field Artillery Battalion, which identifies this pistol by serial number. Skodun has not been identified.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus of the original blue finish, showing a plum tone to the slide, thinning to gray on the gripstraps, mild edge wear and light handling marks overall. A small spot of white paint is present on the underside of the frame, concealed by the triggerguard. The grips are also excellent, with a few minor dings on the crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3334
Excellent Early Production Three Digit Serial Number 173 World War II German Walther “ac/42” Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with 1942 Dated Holster - Serial no. 173,
9 mm Luger cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue
finish, plastic grips. Desirable early 1942 production Walther P.38 with three digit
serial number 173. Blade front and fixed
notch rear sights, “ac/42” code marked on
left of the slide, “eagle/swastika” firing proof
and double “eagle/359” acceptance marks on the right. Matching serial numbers marked on the slide, frame, barrel, and locking block. The grips are ribbed plastic. Includes a “TSX42”“P38” marked black leather holster with a handwritten identification number underneath the flap, and extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish with scattered minor pin-prick surface pitting. Grips are also excellent with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Included holster is very fine.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
Excellent World War II
German “Last Ditch” A-Prefix Spreewerke
“cyq” Code P.38 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with
Shoulder Holster - Serial
no. A8074, 9 mm Luger
cal., 4 7/8 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, plastic grips. One
of the last P.38s made for the
Axis Powers during 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 from the average is a
significant machining blemish
on the left side of the slide; 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 “cyq” and serial number on the slide have been stamped into the machining error. The grips are ribbed black plastic, with a blued “jvd” marked magazine. Included with the lot is a brown leather chest/ shoulder holster with a faded Waffenamt stamp on the back and a “B” marked extra magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% of the original blue finish, showing some bright edge wear, minor handling marks, and some thinning on the frame. The grips are also excellent, with a few minor dings. The holster is fine, with some cracking and scuffing overall, strong stitching, and supple leather. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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