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Lot 1503: Three World War II German P38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Three World War II German P38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1503: Three World War II German P38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Three World War II German P38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Mauser "byf/44" Code P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: P 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1476
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 195
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Standard "byf/44" slide marking and "Eagle/WaA135" proofs with the barrel lug numbered to another gun (1595b). Ribbed grips and "P.38v" marked magazine with "Eagle/WaA135" proof on the spine.

Rating Definition:

Refinished. The pistol retains 80% of the blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks.



B) Spreewerke "cyq" Code P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Spreewerke
Model: P38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1476
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 195
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

"Eagle/88" proofs with barrel lug marked "B15." Visible "a" block serial numbers are matching. Ribbed grips and jvd magazine.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The pistol retains 60% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina (mostly on the frame). The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks.



C) Walther "ac44" Code P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: P 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1476
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 195
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Visible "j" block serial number match with "Eagle/359" proofs and the one line "ac44" slide marking. The lower left side of the trigger guard is stamped with an eagle which is very similar, but not a strict duplication of the regular Waffenamt acceptance eagle stamp. Ribbed grips and magazine with "Eagle/359" proof on the spine.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The pistol retains 70% original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks.



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