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Lot 1554:Two Walther Semi-Automatic Pistols w/ Holsters

September 12th, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1554:Two Walther Semi-Automatic Pistols w/ Holsters

September 12th, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,500

A) Pre-World War II 9mm Kurz Walther Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol

The pistol has a high polish blue finish and checkered black plastic grips with the Walther banner at the top. It also has a bottom magazine release, 60 degree safety lever and cocking indicator. The right of the muzzle, right side of the chamber and right side of the slide below the ejection port are stamped with the "Crown/N" proof mark. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner, the factory inscription and caliber in two lines followed by "Mod. PP". The serial number is marked vertically on the right side of the frame behind the trigger guard. The magazine has a blue body and is marked with the Walther banner over "PP 7.65 mm". It comes with a black two flap holster stamped "PS 769" on the back.

ConditionFine. The pistol retains 70% original blue finish with edge wear, scattered thinning, some flaking on the grip straps, areas of smooth gray patina and some light spotting. The grips are very good with scratches on the upper edges, some minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine. The holster is very good with some minor wear and flex cracking, some scuffs and scratches and tight stitching.

Details

ManufacturerWalther

ModelPP

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge9 mm Kurz (380 Auto)

Barrel3 3/4 inch round

Finishblue

Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL

B) Pre-War Walther .22 Semi-Automatic Pistol

This pistol has fixed sights with the Walther banner, 2-line address/patent and caliber markings followed by "Mod.PPK" on the left side of the slide. "crown/N" commercial proofs on the right side of the slide, barrel chamber and muzzle. It also has fixed sights, 90 degree safety, blue magazine with brown plastic bottom and fitted with checkered wraparound plastic Walther grips and lanyard loop on the heel. It comes with a black leather flap holster with "PPK" and an extra unmarked postwar blue magazine.

ConditionFine as partially refinished (cold blue on right side of slide). The pistol retains 80% original blue finish showing some edge wear, thinning on the front strap and some pitting on the right side of the slide. The grips are good with three minor cracks on the upper back strap, a couple minor dents and crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically fine. The holster is fair with almost all of the black finish worn off showing some flex wear and tight stitching.