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LOT 1334
Outstanding World War II German Walther Third Issue Zero Series P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Two Matching Magazines and Holster - Serial no. 07026, 9 mm para cal., 5 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. These zero series pistols are incredibly scarce compared to standard production P.38 pistols and have become extremely popular among collectors due to how they illustrate the important changes made during production of the model. It is finished in a high-polish blue, fitted with fixed sights, a round firing pin, a serrated takedown lever, 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 along with “eagle/ WaA938”, and an extra matching magazine numbered “07026+”. CONDITION: Excellent plus, retains 99% of the bright original high polish blue finish with some very light edge/holster type wear. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered minor blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is exceptionally fine with very minimal wear. One will not find a better example! The finest example we have ever offered at auction!
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000