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Lot #3738

Lot 3737: Presentation Cased Walther/John Martz P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Presentation Cased Walther/John Martz P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol in Desirable 45 ACP/38 Super

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Lot 3737: Presentation Cased Walther/John Martz P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Presentation Cased Walther/John Martz P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol in Desirable 45 ACP/38 Super

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Presentation Cased Walther/John Martz P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol in Desirable 45 ACP/38 Super

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: P 38
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45-38 Super
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1964
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 359
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This P.38 has been chambered to shoot 45 ACP and 38 Super through the use of Martz slide and barrel assemblies. Fitted with blade front and notch rear sights, the left side of the slide is marked with a hand engraved Walther banner, "P38" and in fancy script "Martz .45 acp/ No. 20", with "LINCOLN, CA./U.S.A." in matching script on the right side. The frame is marked with the serial number "3426" and a "waffenamt/359" after, with circled "JVM" and "20" on the right side. The trigger guard is marked "ac." Barrel lug is marked "JVM" on the left, with an unmarked locking block. Blued magazine marked ".45 Auto./JVM" on the floor plate. Included wood case has two brass plaques inside that read "Prototype P38 45 ACP/38 Super Calibers Sept. 20 1995. Case by Robert Edwards". With an extra barrel and slide assembly marked "Martz .38 Super/No 6" and extra magazine marked "38 Super/JVM" on the floorplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom upgraded to current configuration by Martz, retaining 99% high polish blue with some light handling marks and some light surface corrosion on the polished slide stop. Grips are also very fine with sharp checkering and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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