Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #4093
  • Lot #3392
Lot #3391
Lot #3393

Lot 3392: Rare Early First Model Zero Series Walther P.38 Pistol

Rare Early First Model Zero Series Walther P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Lot 3392: Rare Early First Model Zero Series Walther P.38 Pistol

Rare Early First Model Zero Series Walther P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $18,000
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Rare Early First Model Zero Series Walther P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: P 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 4 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1574
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 273
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Bright with strong rifling.
Description:

This is a very rare Walther First Model, Zero Series P.38 pistol. Consisting of the first block of approximately 965 pistols made on contract for Germany after the adoption of Walther's Heeres Pistole as the P.38, the First Model Zero Series included features that would be eliminated from future production, such as a rectangular profile firing pin, concealed extractor and commercial high polish blue finish. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner followed by "P.38" and the serial number, with matching serial numbers also located on the front of the barrel lug and left side of the frame above the trigger guard, unnumbered magazines, and the matching partial serial number on the underside of the locking block and on the interior of the checkered black plastic grips. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection, Property of a Gentleman

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 90% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish, showing bright wear along the high edges and mild handling marks overall. The grips are also excellent with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #249: Walther Zero Series "ac45" P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

    Lot #707: Walther Zero Series "ac45" P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

    Lot #468: Walther/AHF Erwin Rommel P.38 Pistol

    Lot #1239: Walther/Mauser "ac/44" Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

    Lot #706: World War II German Walther "ac/42" Code P.38 Pistol

    Lot #1246: WWII German Walther "ac/42" Code P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol