*◊ PHENOMENAL WALTHER MP-PP BLOWBACK PROTOTYPE, FRITZ WALTHER PERSONAL WEAPON.

SN 5008. Cal. 9mm. Extraordinary Walther MP-PP pistol with standard firing pin and early 90 degree safety. Salt blued with fire-blued extractor, rear sight, hammer and safety. Left slide marked with the Walther banner and 2-line Walther address emphasizing the CAL. 9m-m and MOD. M.P. Walther only made a handful of these large guns that have a 5″ bbl, appropriately extended slide, and full size frame. Checkered walnut grips with bordered securing screws. Swiveling lanyard at base of frame. Orig unmarked magazine as correct for this variation. This particular gun has been well known in collector’s circles for decades. Capture documented as Fritz Walther’s personal weapon, surrendered to U.S 8th Army 23.4.45. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Spectacular 99%+ bright orig blue with equally good front and backstrap. Comparable condition fire-blued small parts. Grips retain virtually all orig varnish with only the most miniscule handling marks. Comparable condition magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An absolutely fantastic Walther pistol with outstanding provenance that would enhance the most advanced collection. 4-53053 LMA66 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 1240

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1240	$97,750.00	◊ PHENOMENAL WALTHER MP-PP BLOWBACK PROTOTYPE, FRITZ WALTHER PERSONAL WEAPON. SN 5008. Cal. 9mm. Extraordinary Walther MP-PP pistol with standard firing pin and early 90 degree safety. Salt blued with fire-blued extractor, rear sight, hammer and safety. Left slide marked with the Walther banner and 2-line Walther address emphasizing the CAL. 9m-m and MOD. M.P. Walther only made a handful of these large guns that have a 5″ bbl, appropriately extended slide, and full size frame. Checkered walnut grips with bordered securing screws. Swiveling lanyard at base of frame. Orig unmarked magazine as correct for this variation. This particular gun has been well known in collector’s circles for decades. Capture documented as Fritz Walther’s personal weapon, surrendered to U.S 8th Army 23.4.45. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Spectacular 99%+ bright orig blue with equally good front and backstrap. Comparable condition fire-blued small parts. Grips retain virtually all orig varnish with only the most miniscule handling marks. Comparable condition magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. An absolutely fantastic Walther pistol with outstanding provenance that would enhance the most advanced collection. 4-53053 LMA66 (60,000-90,000) – Lot 1240 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ PHENOMENAL WALTHER MP-PP BLOWBACK PROTOTYPE, FRITZ WALTHER PERSONAL WEAPON.