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Lot 661: John Martz Custom Walther P-38 Pistol Chambered in 38 Super

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 661: John Martz Custom Walther P-38 Pistol Chambered in 38 Super

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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John Martz Custom Walther P-38 Pistol Chambered in 38 Super

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: P 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 super
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue/straw
Grip: plastic
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 130
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Produced by John Marts of Lincoln, California, best known for his reconstruction of Luger and P-38 pistols to accommodate more powerful cartridges, such as this example in 38 Super. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the left side of the slide hand engraved with a Walther banner, "P38" and "Martz/ .38 Super No 4", and "Lincoln, Ca./ U.S.A." on the right. The frame is marked with the serial number and "eagle/ 359" proof on the left, with circled "JVM" and "4" on the right side. Barrel lug and locking block are numbered to match the frame, with "eagle/ swastika" firing proofs, "359" on the block and "WaA135" on the lug. Small parts are finished in straw, with ribbed brown grips and "JVM" marked magazine.

Rating Definition:

Excellent as custom hand built, with 99% rust blue finish, showing only the slightest handling marks. The pistol retains 95% straw colors on the small parts, with attractive niter blue on the front sight blade. Mechanically excellent.



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