*FABULOUS WALTHER P38, ENGRAVED WITH IVORY GRIPS, FACTORY CASED.

SN 22482E. Cal. 9 mm. Beautiful blue engraved P38 in standard configuration with 5″ bbl, having a drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Left side of slide with Walther banner followed by usual 2-line legend detailing model and Cal. Safety detentes marked “S” (white) and “F” (red). Right side of slide dated 4/63, that is several years earlier than the proofing “66” marked on the left side of the trigger guard just below the full SN. Eagle/N proofing under bbl. Extraordinary oak leaf and acorn engraving pattern lavishly applied to the entire surface of the slide with cross hatching over the forward bridge. Light jeweling applied to each side of the trigger, hammer, and the transfer bar. Fine checkering on frontstrap. Luxury accentuated by the smooth ivory grips. Complete with two blued, brightly polished magazines. Each marked with the Walther banner. One is additionally marked “P1 9mm” and dated “12/63” on the spine, the other “P38 9mm”. Presented in a factory blue leather bound hard shell case. Silk lined lid marked with Walther banner. Base trimmed in cord and compartmentalized for pistol and spare magazine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Pistol presents in near new condition with only the most minute handling wear, largely relegated to some slight thinning of the pointed checkering on the frontstrap. Ivory grips are superb with no discernible chips or cracks. Similar condition magazines. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Case is excellent with minor interior losses where in contact with the pistol, particularly around the front sight. An extraordinary piece of workmanship, sure to please any collector. 51568-48 LMA (3,000-5,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1589

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	1589	$4,312.50	FABULOUS WALTHER P38, ENGRAVED WITH IVORY GRIPS, FACTORY CASED. SN 22482E. Cal. 9 mm. Beautiful blue engraved P38 in standard configuration with 5″ bbl, having a drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. Left side of slide with Walther banner followed by usual 2-line legend detailing model and Cal. Safety detentes marked “S” (white) and “F” (red). Right side of slide dated 4/63, that is several years earlier than the proofing “66” marked on the left side of the trigger guard just below the full SN. Eagle/N proofing under bbl. Extraordinary oak leaf and acorn engraving pattern lavishly applied to the entire surface of the slide with cross hatching over the forward bridge. Light jeweling applied to each side of the trigger, hammer, and the transfer bar. Fine checkering on frontstrap. Luxury accentuated by the smooth ivory grips. Complete with two blued, brightly polished magazines. Each marked with the Walther banner. One is additionally marked “P1 9mm” and dated “12/63” on the spine, the other “P38 9mm”. Presented in a factory blue leather bound hard shell case. Silk lined lid marked with Walther banner. Base trimmed in cord and compartmentalized for pistol and spare magazine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Pistol presents in near new condition with only the most minute handling wear, largely relegated to some slight thinning of the pointed checkering on the frontstrap. Ivory grips are superb with no discernible chips or cracks. Similar condition magazines. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Case is excellent with minor interior losses where in contact with the pistol, particularly around the front sight. An extraordinary piece of workmanship, sure to please any collector. 51568-48 LMA (3,000-5,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1589 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*FABULOUS WALTHER P38, ENGRAVED WITH IVORY GRIPS, FACTORY CASED.