*◊ WALTHER P1 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH PUSH BUTTON MAGAZINE RELEASE, SN 5.

SN 5. Cal. 9mm. Walther P1 Prototype pistol with standard features and markings, except for SN placement, wherein “5” is stamped inside the forward frame, and the prototype push button magazine release located behind the trigger guard. Usual 5″ bbl with drift adjustable front sight & fixed rear sight, both white dot highlighted. Slide with loaded cartridge indicator. Marked on the left side with the Walther banner followed by “P1 Kal. 9mm/5/76*”. Safety detents marked with a white “S” & a red “F”. There are no other markings on the pistol that was completed with a black alloy frame and standard black plastic checkered grips secured with a single screw and provisioned for a lanyard ring. Modified Commercial P38 magazine with side cut for latch engagement, marked with a Walther banner surmounting “P38 9mm” on bottom of left side, notched for retention. PROVENANCE: Ex Hen Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Prototype is virtually new, having well over 99% orig parkerized & black anodized finish. Comparable condition grips. Magazine has had most of body bright polished following modification with salt blue remaining near bottom, blued floorplate. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A virtually new, Walther P1 Prototype. 4-53066 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2240

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2240	$6,490.00	◊ WALTHER P1 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH PUSH BUTTON MAGAZINE RELEASE, SN 5. SN 5. Cal. 9mm. Walther P1 Prototype pistol with standard features and markings, except for SN placement, wherein “5” is stamped inside the forward frame, and the prototype push button magazine release located behind the trigger guard. Usual 5″ bbl with drift adjustable front sight & fixed rear sight, both white dot highlighted. Slide with loaded cartridge indicator. Marked on the left side with the Walther banner followed by “P1 Kal. 9mm/5/76”. Safety detents marked with a white “S” & a red “F”. There are no other markings on the pistol that was completed with a black alloy frame and standard black plastic checkered grips secured with a single screw and provisioned for a lanyard ring. Modified Commercial P38 magazine with side cut for latch engagement, marked with a Walther banner surmounting “P38 9mm” on bottom of left side, notched for retention. PROVENANCE: Ex Hen Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Prototype is virtually new, having well over 99% orig parkerized & black anodized finish. Comparable condition grips. Magazine has had most of body bright polished following modification with salt blue remaining near bottom, blued floorplate. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A virtually new, Walther P1 Prototype. 4-53066 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2240 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*◊ WALTHER P1 PROTOTYPE PISTOL WITH PUSH BUTTON MAGAZINE RELEASE, SN 5.