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Lot #1153

Lot 1154: Mauser "byf/44" Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Mauser "byf/44" Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Documentation

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 30, 2020

Lot 1154: Mauser "byf/44" Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Mauser "byf/44" Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Documentation

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 30, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Mauser "byf/44" Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Documentation

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: P 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm
Barrel: 4 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2467
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

"eagle/swastika" and "eagle/WaA135" proofed. This pistol was featured in a January 2013 Small Arms Review SAW article titled "Ed's P-38" by Charles Brown. Included is a U.S. Army jacket with various patches, medals, and ribbons, "18 September 1945" dated capture document numbered to this pistol and marked as being in the possession of T/5 Edward J. Blecha, leather holster dated "1941" and marked "P38", "CWW", and "eagle/WaA751", and additional magazine. According to the article, Edward J. Blecha was assigned to the 69th Armored Field Artillery Battalion and acquired this pistol while serving overseas in 1945. Link to the article on Small Arms Review: http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=1560

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