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Lot 888:Two German P38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Lot 888:Two German P38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,500

A) West Berlin Police Walther/Interarms P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol in 7.65 mm

Slide is dated "9/69", commercial "crown/N" proofs, checkered grips, alloy frame and Walther magazine. The left side of the trigger guard has the West Berlin Police rosette/flower marking.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original blue finish with a few light handling marks and some scattered light edge wear. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering.

Details

ManufacturerWalther

ModelP 38

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassModern Handgun

Caliber / Gauge7.65 mm Parabellum

Barrel5 inch round

Finishblue

Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page195

B) Mauser P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Walther P1 Slide

WWII phosphate finished frame and blue barrel, both Mauser proofed. Walther P1 slide is dated "3/79." Checkered post-war style grips and WWII jvd magazine.

ConditionVery good as assembled (see above). The barrel retains 97% original blue finish showing a faint plum patina. The frame retains 60% original phosphate finish with speckling of patina. The slide retains most of the original blue finish with mild handling marks. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and sharp checkering.