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Lot 889:Two P38 Style Semi-Automatic Pistols

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Lot 889:Two P38 Style Semi-Automatic Pistols

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,400

A) Walther Commercial P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Ulm slide is dated "12/61," visible numbers are matching, Interarms marked alloy frame with defaced proof and Walther banner marked magazine.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original blue finish showing some minor handling marks. The grips are very good with a number of handling marks and dings with some wear in the checkering.

Details

ManufacturerWalther

ModelP 38

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassModern Handgun

Caliber / Gauge9 mm Luger

Barrel5 inch round

Finishblue

Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page195

B) West Berlin Police Manurhin Model P1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

West Berlin Police rosette/flower property marking on the trigger guard, visible numbers match and "P1" marked magazine. The right side of the slide has a Portuguese crossed cannon proof below the St. Etienne proof, indicating this slide was originally manufactured for a Portuguese contract. The slide also has a questionable Nazi eagle firing proof.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original blue finish with a few minor handling marks. The grips are excellent with some minor handling marks with overall crisp checkering.