Manufactured in 1939, this pistol is part of a seldom encountered 200-piece contract run for the government of Persia integrating a number of uncommon features. In addition to the larger caliber, the standard side markings have been moved to the right side, making room for a Persian crest flanked by Farsi markings on the left, with the (transliterated) number "9089" vertically on the left side of the frame opposite the serial number, and a butt-mounted ambidextrous magazine catch, with a Walther 9mm magazine properly uncut for a conventional button catch. The "crown/N" proofs are concealed by the slide on the left side of the chamber hood and barrel, with the matching partial number "059" hand marked inside the slide. Fitted with a 60 degree safety, ring hammer, and checkered Walther banner grips, and grouped with a brown leather Albrecht Kind flap holster.

Very fine with 75% of the original blue finish, showing a gray and brown patina on the grip straps, bright edge wear, and mild handling marks. The grips are also very fine, with a few light dings, and the holster shows some mild surface cracking. Mechanically excellent. The holster is excellent overall