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Lot #445
Lot #447

Lot 446: Two World War II Nazi P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two World War II Nazi P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Lot 446: Two World War II Nazi P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two World War II Nazi P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) Late War Walther "ac 45" Code P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Unique Fabrique Nationale Frame

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: P 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm para
Barrel: 4 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1781
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 135
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1945. This late war pistol features standard blade and notch sights, standard one-line slide markings, "eagle/359" acceptance marks on the slide and barrel, and "eagle/swastika" firing proofs on the locking block, barrel, and slide. The scarce FN produced frame is stamped with the correct "eagle/140" acceptance mark and "M1" at the left rear of the trigger guard. All visible numbers are matching with the exception of the un-numbered magazine. Serrated bakelite grips with lanyard loop on the left side.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 90% plus original late war military blue finish remains with areas of edge wear, surface scratches, clear markings, and handling marks throughout. The grips are very fine with some small scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of a late war P-38 with a scarce frame variation.



B) Walther "ac/41" Code P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: P 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm para
Barrel: 4 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1781
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 135
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1941. Standard fixed blade and notch sights with "eagle/359" acceptance marks on the assorted components and an un-numbered "P.38" marked magazine. Matching numbers appear on the slide, frame, barrel, and locking block. With serrated Bakelite grips with the lanyard loop on the left side.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. 85% original blue finish remains with areas of visible edge wear, handling marks mostly on the grip straps, scattered small dings, and some light surface scratches. The grips are fine with some scattered small scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.



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