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2307
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$3,737.50 |
*OUTSTANDING WALTHER SILVER PLATED ENGRAVED P38 9MM PISTOL WITH CASE.SN 304155. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings. This is a postwar made gun, dated 67 on left trigger guard web. Beautifully engraved with oak leaf pattern. Silver plated. Appears to be factory. Black plastic checkered grips. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Both mags are silver plated, one is banner Walther P38 marked, the other is banner Walther P1 marked, both have engraved floorplates. Accompanied by dark blue leatherette case with banner Walther on red satin interior lid lining. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with tarnishing to silver plating. All markings clear. Grips have miniscule handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Case has minor scuff marks. 52342-150 GER (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2307 |
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2308
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$6,900.00 |
*EXTREMELY FINE WALTHER AC45 P38 9MM PISTOL IN FACTORY CARDBOARD BOX WITH ACCESS.SN 2780C. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings. Chocolate Bakelite grips. Proper phosphate slide release lever, mag catch, firing pin cover, extractor and trigger bar. All matching numbers. Both mags are AC marked. Accompanied by orig SN matching cardboard box, very rare steel cleaning rod, aluminum cleaning kit box, manual. “Boxes were used to contain P38s meant for sale to individual military or other authorized personnel”, according to Warren Buxton on p. 230 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine with minute handling marks. All markings crisp and clear. Bore is bright with sharp rifling and light coat of factory grease. Mechanics are crisp; this gun appears unfired. Grips are excellent. Mags do not have any wear on followers. Box has separation at corners. SN on lid is visible and matching. 52342-164 GER (3,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 2308 |
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2309
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$2,875.00 |
*SCARCE WALTHER P38 COPPER FINISH PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.SN 24370. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Scarce experimental copper-colored finish. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 9m/m”, “Mod. P38”. Eagle N proof on right side of slide, frame, bbl and lock. Eagle “359” proof on left bbl lug. Matching SNs on slide, frame and bbl. SN of slide located on top right side. Brown Bakelite grips. “P.38v”, eagle “359” marked magazine. Comes with “jwa / 4”, “P.38” marked black leather flap holster. CONDITION: Very good with most of the finish. Light pinprick pitting and surface rust on bbl, trigger guard, grip strap, slide and frame. Markings clear. Mechanics are fine. Bore has strong rifling with areas of roughness and light pitting. Holster is solid with strong stitching and light scuff marks. Leather is soft and pliable. 52390-2 (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 2309 |
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2310
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$0.00 |
*SCARCE WALTHER AC41 P38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.SN 1038i. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P38”, “ac/41”, SN. Eagle “359” inspected. Copper finish on bbl and frame, blued slide. Matching SNs on slide, frame, bbl. Proper numbered magazine is not matching to the gun, neither is the spare mag. Accompanied by brown leather clam shell holster marked on back “ewx/1942”, eagle WaA195, “P38”. CONDITION: Very good showing finish wear at muzzle, frontstrap and high points. All markings clear. Very minor surface rust in a few areas. Mechanics are fine. Bore is worn with pitting and roughness throughout. Holster is solid with scuff marks and scratches. Strong stitching. 52390-4 (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2310 |
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2311
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$8,337.50 |
*EARLY ZERO SERIES WALTHER P38 9MM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.SN 0369. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide banner Walther, “P.38”, SN. Eagle 359 inspected on right side of slide, bbl lug and trigger bar. Eagle 359 inspected on left side of frame and opening lever. High luster commercial type finish. Black Bakelite grips. Eagle 359 inspected, “P.38v” marked mag. Matching SN’s on slide, frame and bbl. This gun is explained on p. 167, described on p. 212, pictured p. 213 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster, marked on back “C.HEINICHEN/DRESDEN/1940”, “P38”. The left belt loop is a period riveted replacement. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition. Orig finish showing wear on high points, thinning on front strap and right side of slide. All markings are clear. Grips are very fine. Bore is fine, bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster shows wear consistent with use, strong stitching. 52342-113 GER (1,500-1,750) C&R – Lot 2311 |
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2312
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$3,162.50 |
*HIGH CONDITION WALTHER AC42 SECOND VARIATION P38 9MM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.SN 87I. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard WWII German markings. Eagle 359 inspector’s mark. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Black Bakelite grips. Mag is eagle 359 inspected, marked “P.38” on the left side. This gun is listed by SN on p. 160, described on p.181 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. We are unable to find the corresponding picture in the book. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “dta/42”, inspector’s marking is weak and illegible, “P38”. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition overall, retaining most of the orig finish with very slight wear on high points. All markings are clear. Bore has slight roughness and strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. Very fine grips show extremely light handling marks. All external numbers matching. Holster is good with light scuff marks. The stitching has pulled through on the back right side for 1-1/2″, there is also a stain there. 52342-37 GER (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 2312 |
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2313
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$2,415.00 |
*UNUSUAL WALTHER AC43 P38 9MM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.SN 43. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. FN made slide marked on left side “P38”, “ac/43”, “S”. Slide does not appear to be numbered. Eagle 140 inspected on right side of slide. Eagle 88 inspected on left side of frame. WaA76 inspected on left bbl lug. Matching numbers on bbl and frame, as well as bottom of mag. Black Bakelite grips. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster. Marked on back “cww”, WaA392,” 1943″, P38. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good with finish wear on high points. Markings clear. Possible refinish. Grips are fine with light handling marks. Bore is bright with strong rifling, minor rough spot. Fine mechanical function. Holster shows wear consistent with use. Strong stitching, light scuff marks. 52342-98 GER (1,000-1,250) C&R – Lot 2313 |
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2314
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$920.00 |
*COLLECTIBLE WALTHER AC44 CODE P38 PISTOL WITH CLAM SHELL HOLSTER.SN 5652B. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Matte blue finish with brown Bakelite grips. Eagle 359 proofed. Relatively late production with secondary polish and finish for war expediency. JVD manufactured magazine. Spare magazine is sterile with no maker’s mark or proofs but appears to be of wartime manufacture. 1944 manufactured clam shell holster. WaA608 inspected but inspector is indiscernible. CONDITION: Very good overall with typical finish loss at muzzle and typical loss at sides of slide and front strap from holster carry. All visible numbers are matching including locking toggle. Mechanics are fine. Bore is dark, however, has strong rifling. Holster has good stitching and leather is supple. 52612-1 TDW (600-850) C&R – Lot 2314 |
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2315
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$1,380.00 |
*WALTHER AC41 EAST GERMAN REWORK P38 9MM PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.SN 7851. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings on left and right sides of slide. Postwar commercial Crown/N proof on top left side of slide, and under bbl. East German sunburst proof on left trigger guard web. Orig SN on left side of frame was ground off by the East Germans with matching number to slide applied. Postwar commercial bbl is matching. The right grip is chocolate Bakelite, the left grip appears to be East German green plastic. This gun is described on p. 34, pictured on p. 36 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. “jvd”, “P.38/U” marked mag with non-matching SN on floorplate. Accompanied by 1941 dated black leather clam shell holster. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good as reworked. Finish wear on high points, thinning on front strap. Minor ding on top of slide. All markings clear. Grips have light handling marks. Feed lips on mag are damaged, will not engage slide hold open. Gun is in fine mechanical function. Holster shows considerable wear with scuff marks, numerous small holes in back. Stitching is pulled through and/or missing in a few areas. Bottom of interior leather strap is no longer attached. 52342-108 GER (500-600) C&R – Lot 2315 |
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2316
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$690.00 |
*FINE CYQ/SPREEWERKE P38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.SN 1417a. Ca. 9mm. 4-3/4″ bbl. Blue finish. “A” suffix SN range. Eagle 88 inspection on slide and bbl. Black plastic grips with clam shell pattern white stitch holster with illegible German inspection and maker’s code. CONDITION: Good overall condition, with very minor finish wear at muzzle of bbl and high points of sights from holster carry. Eagle 88 inspection has been removed from left side of frame. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. Unusual to find magazine SN’d to gun on left side with matching numbers. Holster is good overall. Leather is supple. Stitching is sound. This gun is a possible Russian re-dip. No import markings could be found. Visible numbers matching. 52552-19 TDW (600-800) C&R – Lot 2316 |
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2317
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$4,025.00 |
◊*LOT OF TWO WALTHER P38 9MM PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS, ONE AC43 SCARCE CROATIAN MARKED, ONE POST WAR GERMAN POLICE.1) WALTHER P38. SN 1796F. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings on slide, with the addition of the “369” shield marking of the 369th Croatian Infantry Regt., Wehrmacht. Matching SN on slide, frame and bbl. Brown Bakelite grips. WaA706, jvd marked mag. This gun is explained on pgs. 237 and 238, pictured on pg. 239 of The P38 Pistol vol. 3 by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster. Marked on back “bml/43″/WaA23, “P.38”. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition showing considerable finish wear. Markings are clear. Bore shows moderate pitting, rifling worn but visible. Fine mechanical function. Holster is solid showing wear. C&R 2) WALTHER P38. SN 230739. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard post war P38 “Ulm/Do.” markings. Dated 11/63 on right side of slide. Alloy frame. Matching SN’s. Post war black plastic checkered grips. Post war P38 banner Walther mag. Accompanied by a black leather German police holster dated 9/59. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition with light finish wear on high points. Minor handling marks. Markings clear. Grips show light handling marks. Bore is fine, bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster is very good showing handling marks and minor wear from use. C&R; IMPORT 52342-69, 52342-125 GER (1,200-1,500) – Lot 2317 |
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2318
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$3,737.50 |
*LOT OF TWO WALTHER P38 9MM PISTOLS, ONE WITH HOLSTER, ONE WITH SPARE MAG.1) WALTHER P38. SN 19211K. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. The frame on this gun is a Mod HP frame with Nazi era eagle “N” proof just after SN on right side. The left side of the frame is also marked with SN as well as the Austrian eagle “BH” proof. Slide is marked with standard “Ulm/Do” address as well as Austrian “BTH12” proof mark on left side. Marked on right side of slide “1/67”. Matching SN’s on slide, frame and bbl. Chocolate Bakelite grips. Eagle 359 inspected mag. Accompanied by brown leather flap holster, marked on back “gxy 1944”, “P38”. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition, showing finish wear. There is a scratch in metal on bottom of bbl. Markings are clear. Grips are fine with light handling marks. Bore is good with light pitting throughout, strong rifling. Mechanics are functional. Holster is good, showing scuff marks. Leather is soft, stitching is solid. All external numbers matching. C&R 2) WALTHER P38. SN 9727. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. As noted on p. 278, pictured p. 279 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I, by Warren Buxton, this is a “very rare variation”. Copper colored frame is marked eagle 359 “ac” on left side after SN. Left side of slide is marked “byf/44”. Right side of slide is WaA135 inspected. Left side of bbl lug is marked eagle 88 “cyq”. Eagle135 on takedown lever and hammer. This gun has matching SN’s on slide, frame, bbl and mag. Numbers are all stamped in the same font, appear orig. Black Bakelite grips. Eagle 359 inspected mag. Spare mag is eagle 135 inspected, and not numbered. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition overall with light handling marks and finish wear on front grip strap. All markings clear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. Spare mag appears to have been refinished. All external numbers matching. C&R 52342-58, 52342-71 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2318 |
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2319
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$6,037.50 |
*GROUP OF TWO MAUSER BYF P-38 PISTOLS.1) MAUSER P38. SN 7276F. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings on slide, with unusual cross like symbol on right side. The meaning of this symbol is unknown. Eagle 135 inspected. Matching SN’s on slide, frame and bbl. Chocolate Bakelite grips. “jvd” marked mag. This gun is described on p. 101, pictured on p.103 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster, marked on back “M” eagle swastika “III/8″/ “P38″/WaA102, “E1160”. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition, finish wear on high points, worn off front strap. All markings clear. Grips have light dings and handling marks. Bore has light pitting with strong rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster is solid with light scuff marks, showing wear. Evidence of being restitched in several areas. C&R 2) MAUSER P38. SN 9739P. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings on gun. Eagle 135 inspected. All external numbers match. Black Bakelite grips. This gun is described on p. 21, pictured p. 22, of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. Eagle 88 marked mag. Accompanied by black leather flap holster. Ink stamp inside flap is illegible. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good, with finish wear on high points, front strap, top of bbl. Some very light surface rust in a few areas. All markings clear. Grips have light handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster is solid with strong stitching. C&R 52342-110, 52342-112 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2319 |
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2320
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$1,955.00 |
◊*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF TWO FRENCH ISSUED P-38 PISTOLS.1) MAUSER P38. SN 334G. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings. French star on right side of slide. Gun is WaA135 inspected. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Matching finish jvd mag is WaA706 inspected. Metal grips. This gun is described on pg. 41, pictured on pg. 43 of The P38 Pistol vol. 2 by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by a 1942 dated P.08 holster that has been modified for use with a P38. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition. Most of the finish with wear at high points and handling marks. Metal grips retained most of the dark plumb color. Markings are clear. Fine bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster has been heavily period modified with crazing and flaking, strong stitching. C&R 2) MAUSER P38. SN 7173I. Cal. 9MM 5″ bbl. Standard markings on left side of slide. French star, Austrian NPv markings on right side of slide. French circled flaming bomb police mark as well as Austrian eagle “BH”, on left side of frame. Austrian eagle NPv, “ITM” mark on right side of frame. Austrian proof marks on bottom of bbl. Matching SN’s on slide frame bbl. Chocolate Bakelite grips. Eagle 359 marked mag is not matching. This gun is explained on p. 83, pictured p. 88 of The P38 Pistol, Vol. III, by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by very rare unmarked holster, featuring a pressed cardboard flap, mag pouch, back. Belt loops, front body, closure strap hold-down tab are all leather. Closure strap is a replacement. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition. Finish wear on high points, front strap and sides of slide. Markings are clear, grips are fine with light handling marks. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster is good, showing wear and scuff marks, strong stitching. C&R; IMPORT 52342-70, 52342-100 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2320 |
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2321
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$2,587.50 |
◊*WALTHER PRE-WAR MODEL H.P. COLLECTOR’S LOT.1) WALTHER HP. SN 8440. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. This gun was assembled postwar from a mixture of parts. The right side of trigger guard web is marked with the enigmatic “VK” in a circle stamp. There are no markings on the right side of slide, having been removed during the rebuild. The left side of slide retains the orig early Walther markings. The orig slide SN is present on the upper right flat. Frame was originally made by Spreewerke with eagle 88 inspector mark. Bbl, slide and frame have all been renumbered to match. Brown Bakelite grips. This gun is described on p. 111 and pictured on p. 113 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by brown leather clam shell holster marked on back “ndk” in an oval, eagle WaA77, “44” in a circle, “P38″ in an oval. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine as completely arsenal refurbished. Markings on left side of slide are weak due to refinishing. Other markings are clear. Bore has light pitting throughout showing wear with good rifling. Mechanics need attention. Slide hold open does not always engage. Grips are very good with light handling marks. Holster is solid with scuff marks. Markings are clear. Stitching is good with some minor pulling. C&R 2) WALTHER HP. SN 19088. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. This gun has what are believed to be Portuguese markings on the right side of the frame above the SN. Eagle/N commercial proofs on right side of slide, bbl lug, block and frame. British proofed on left side of frame, slide and top of bbl. All external numbers matching. Dark Bakelite grips. Mag marked with circled KK-10 mark, and non-matching SN electric penciled on spine. This gun is described on p. 126, and pictured on p. 128 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster. Marked on back “H.DINKELMEYER/NURNBERG/1940”, “WaA400”. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition, showing heavy wear. Walther markings on left side of slide are worn and barely legible. Other markings are clear. Grips are good, with a minor chip out of the top left corner of right grip along the seam. Bore is fair, showing moderate pitting with visible rifling. Mechanics are functional. Holster is good, with scuff marks and strong stitching. C&R; IMPORT 52342-35, 52342-38 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 2321 |
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2322
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$6,325.00 |
◊*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF P-38 PISTOLS BY WALTHER.1) WALTHER P38. SN 859A. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings on left side of slide, Russian capture “X” above orig SN which has been X’d out and matching number to frame stamped underneath it. Eagle 359 inspector proofs on left side of slide. “ac” marked on left trigger guard web. Brown Bakelite grips. Bbl is unmarked, number appears to have been removed from front. Gun is accompanied by tag that states “Mount gun for orphan S marked parts”, and details which parts are S marked. We do not know the significance of this marking. Also comes with spare mag catch. Mag appears to be unmarked with the exception of an S on the spine. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition, as Russian arsenal refinished with forced matched serial numbers. Pitting on slide. Markings are legible on gun. Grips are fine with light handling marks. Bore is good with light pitting and strong rifling. Mechanics need attention. Hold open does not engage. All external numbers matching. C&R IMPORT 2) WALTHER P38. SN 20387. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. This gun is an Austrian reworked Mod HP. Walther markings removed from slide during refurbish. Eagle/N proof on front right of slide and right side of frame. Orig SN marked on right side of frame and top right flat of slide. Matching Austrian applied numbers added to left side of slide and frame. Matching number on front of Austrian replacement bbl. Chocolate Bakelite grips. This gun is described on pgs. 61 & 62, pictured p. 69 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. “ac”, eagle 359 marked mag. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition as refurbished. Finish wear on high points and front grip strap. All markings clear, except where noted. Grips are very good with light dings and handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. C&R; IMPORT3) WALTHER P38. SN 7137B. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, SN. There is no manufacturer or date code on this gun. Reported to be one of two known by Warren Buxton. Eagle 359 inspectors marks. Matching SN’s on slide, frame and bbl. Very dark chocolate Bakelite grips. Eagle 359 marked mag. This gun is described on p. 244, pictured p. 245 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “fsx41”, “P38”. WaA mark is worn and illegible. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition, showing finish wear to high points, front left side of slide, left side of bbl, front strap. Pinprick pitting in a few area. All markings clear. Grips show light handling marks. Bore has moderate pitting throughout, visible rifling. Mechanics are functional. Holster is solid with scuff marks, strong stitching. ; C&R4) MAUSER P38. SN 2312A. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings on left side of slide, orig SN having been X’d out and matching number to frame stamped above it. Slide was originally an FN made slide for a zero series Spreewerke. Marked on right side of slide with an “M”, “U”, Nazi eagle. This gun appears to be Russian capture and refurbish with bbl number also X’d out and renumbered to match frame. Light brown Bakelite grips. WaA706, “jvd”, “P38/U” marked mag. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster, marked on back “joa/1943”, WaA706, “P38”. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition as arsenal refurbished. All markings clear. Light pitting under finish on right side of slide. Grips are fine. Bore has light to moderate pitting with strong rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster is very good with light scuff marks and strong stitching. ; C&R; IMPORT5) MAUSER P38. SN 2857E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard markings on gun. Matching SN’s on frame, slide and bbl. Bbl is blued, frame, slide and small parts are phosphate. Proper black Bakelite grips. Blued WaA135 marked mag. This gun is described on pg. 30, pictured on pg. 31 of The P38 Pistol , vol. 2 by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by a black leather flap holster, marked on back “P.38/jwa/4”. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition overall. With finish wear to high points.Phosphate on frame is somewhat mottled. All markings clear. Grips have light scratches and handling marks. Fine bore with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical condition. Holster is fine with light scuff marks and strong stitching. ; C&R6) WALTHER AC P38. SN 026809. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “ac 45” on left side of slide. Eagle 359 inspected. Brown Bakelite grips. Matching SNs on bbl, frame, and slide and locking lug.Eagle 359 inspection “P.38v” marked magazine. Accompanied by white stitch hard shell leather holster with gtg 1941 makers marking and Eagle WaA101 inspectors marking. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition, retaining most of orig finish. Markings are clear. Light dings along the right side of slide. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Fine mechanical condition. Holster shows wear consistent with use. Excellent bore and mechanics are fine. ; C&R 52342-55, 52342-61, 52342-65, 52342-90, 52342-105, 52342-114 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2322 |
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2323
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$2,875.00 |
*LOT OF TWO WALTHER POSTWAR CUTAWAY PISTOLS, P38 AND P5.1) WALTHER P38. NSN. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard later production “Ulm/Do” markings on left side of slide. The left side of the slide is also lightly marked “3./Ho.”. Alloy frame. Black plastic checkered grips. This gun appears to be a factory cutaway, cutout areas highlighted with red paint. Accompanied by wood box with banner Walther on lid. One standard later production banner Walther mag and plastic cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good condition with finish wear on high points and some flaking to red paint. Markings are clear. Grips are good with light handling marks and dings. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Good mechanical function, as cutaway and not meant to be fired. Wood box is fine with light scuff and light handling marks. 2) WALTHER P5. NSN. Cal. 9mm. 3-1/2″ bbl. Standard P5 “Ulm/Do” markings on left side of slide. This is a left hand eject pistol. It appears to be factory cutaway with cutaway areas highlighted by red paints. Checkered black plastic grips. Proper cutaway mag. Alloy frame. Accompanied by postwar Walther P38 wood grain cardboard box, manual, test target. This box has nothing to do with this pistol. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition overall with majority of orig finish. Slight handling marks. Markings are clear. Red paint has foam pistol case residue stuck in it. Bore is fine with strong rifling. Good mechanical function, as cutaway and not meant to be fired. Box is solid with light scuff marks and staining. 52342-56, 52342-132 GER (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2323 |
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2324
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$2,645.00 |
◊*LOT OF TWO WALTHER POSTWAR COMMERCIAL P38 PISTOLS IN CASES, ONE .22LR, ONE 9MM.1) WALTHER P38. SN 313439. Cal. 22LR. 5″ bbl. Standard two line marking left side of slide. Right side of slide marked “12/66”. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Dated 68 on left trigger guard web. Made in West-Germany. Checkered black plastic grips. Missing lanyard staple on left side. Proper mag. Accompanied by dark blue leatherette case, banner Walther marked on red satin interior lid lining. Gun is photographed without mag inserted. One mag total with this gun. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good, showing light handling marks. All markings clear. Grips are very good with light handling marks. Bore is fine, bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Covering to case is peeling along back edge, tear at top of left lid edge. Minor scuff marks. 2) WALTHER P38. SN 007808E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard two line marking left side of slide. “9/60” marked on right side of slide. Eagle N proof. High luster finish. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Both mags are banner Walther P38 marked. Black leatherette case is banner Walther marked on interior blue satin lid lining. Made in Germany. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine with finish wear to high points. Light handling marks. All markings clear. Grips have light scratches. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Case has minor scuff marks. IMPORT 52342-141, 52342-143 GER (1,000-1,200) – Lot 2324 |
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2325
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$2,587.50 |
◊*LOT OF TWO WALTHER P5 LEFT HANDED 9MM PISTOLS IN BOXES.1) WALTHER P5. SN 150511. Cal. 9mm. 3-1/8″ bbl. This gun is a P5 Compact. Standard markings “II” date code on right side of frame. All external numbers match. Wood grips. Comes in factory matching box, with test target, flyer, plastic cleaning rod, and a total of two proper mags. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition. Gun appears as new. All markings are clear. Excellent wood grips. Excellent bore. Mechanics are fine. IMPORT 2) WALTHER P5. SN 018295. Cal. 9mm. 3-1/2″ bbl. Standard markings. “IA” date code on right side of frame. Black plastic grips. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Comes in Walther black plastic box which is unnumbered along with matching factory test target, manual, plastic cleaning rod, and a total of two proper mags. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition. Showing light wear along high points. All markings clear. Fine grips with minor handling marks. Fine bore with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. 52342-81, 52342-145 GER (800-1,200) – Lot 2325 |
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2326
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$2,875.00 |
*PAIR OF SHORT BARREL WALTHER PISTOLS.1) WALTHER P38. SN 303520. Cal. 9mm. 3-1/2″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide banner Walther “P38 Cal 9mm”. “68” date on left trigger guard web. Alloy frame, marked on right side “Made in West-Germany”. The short bbl on this gun appears to be factory. All external numbers match. Checkered black plastic grips. Full size banner Walther P38 mag is dated on spine “2/61”. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good condition, showing finish wear at high points of gun. All markings clear. Grips show light handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. 2) WALTHER P38K. SN 500677. Cal. 9mm. 2-3/4″ bbl. Standard two line marking on left side of slide. 76 date on left trigger guard web. All external numbers match. Checkered black plastic grips. Both mags are banner Walther P38 marked. Accompanied by matching factory box, test target, manual and plastic cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine, showing light handling marks. All markings clear. Grips have light handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. 52342-97, 52342-146 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2326 |
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2327
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$2,587.50 |
◊*PAIR OF POSTWAR WALTHER P38 PISTOLS, ONE .22LR, ONE 9MM IN WALTHER CASES.1) WALTHER P38. SN 1772. Cal. 22LR. 5″ bbl. Standard two line marking on left side of slide. Matching SN’s on left side of frame, right side of slide. Made in West-Germany. Alloy frame. Dated 71 on left trigger guard web. Black checkered plastic grips. Proper mag. Accompanied by dark blue leatherette case with banner Walther on satin lid lining. Gun is pictured without mag inserted, one mag with this gun. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, with light handling marks. Markings are clear. Grips have minor handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Exterior of case has scuff marks, minor tears at hinges, minor tear inside where it rests against front sight. IMPORT 2) WALTHER P38. SN 311965. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. High luster finish. Standard two line marking on left side of slide. Alloy frame. Dated 68 on left trigger guard web. Made in West-Germany as marked on right side of frame. Matching numbers on bbl and frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Proper mag. Accompanied by black factory leatherette case with banner Walther on satin lid liner. Gun is pictured without mag inserted, one mag with this gun. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, with minor handling marks. All markings clear. Grips are fine with minuscule handling marks. Bore is fine, bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Case has minor scuff marks to exterior. IMPORT 52342-127, 52342-135 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2327 |
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2328
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$3,737.50 |
◊*LOT OF THREE POST WAR WALTHER P38 COMMERCIAL PISTOLS IN BOXES, .22LR, 7.65MM, 9MM.1) WALTHER P38. SN 4429. Cal. .22LR. 5″ bbl. Standard two line Ulm/Do P38 address on left side of slide made in West Germany. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Black checkered plastic grips. IB date code on right side of frame. “22l.r.” marked on front of bbl. Accompanied by two proper “5.6mm” marked banner Walther mags, manual, matching target, matching box, plastic cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition. Showing minimal handling marks. All markings clear. Grips show minimal handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Box is solid with light scuff marks. IMPORT 2) WALTHER P38. SN 304129E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard two line Ulm/Do marking on left side of slide. Made in West Germany. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. 67 dated on left trigger guard web. High luster finish. Checkered black plastic grips. Both mags are banner Walther 9mm marked. Accompanied by matching SN cardboard box, test target, manual and steel cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Showing minimal handling marks. Markings are clear. Grips show light handling marks. Bore is fine, bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Box is solid with light scuff marks. IMPORT3) WALTHER P38. SN 313006. Cal. 7.65mm. 5″ bbl. Standard two line Ulm/Do marking on left side of slide. Dated 68 left side trigger guard web. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Black checkered plastic grips. Total of three proper banner Walther “7.65mm” marked mags. Accompanied by matching SN cardboard box and steel cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition. Showing slight wear on high points and light handling marks. All markings clear. Light handling marks on grips. Fine bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Box is solid with scuff marks. 52342-75, 52342-134, 52342-137 GER (1,250-1,500) – Lot 2328 |
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2329
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$1,725.00 |
◊*LOT OF THREE POSTWAR COMMERCIAL P38 9MM PISTOLS IN BOXES.1) WALTHER P38. SN 008362E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard two line marking on left side of slide. Right side of slide dated 9/69. 69 dated on left trigger guard web. Steel frame. All external numbers match. Checkered black plastic grips. Two P1 marked mags. Accompanied by non-matching Walther cardboard box, target, manual, plastic cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good, with light handling marks and finish wear on high points. All markings clear. Grips are very good, with light handling marks and minor scratches. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Box is solid with scuff marks. IMPORT 2) WALTHER P38. SN 002608E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard two line marking on left side of slide. Alloy frame. Made in West-Germany. Black plastic checkered grips. Matching SN’s on left side of frame, right side of slide, bbl lug. Proper mag. Accompanied by matching box, test target, manual and steel cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine with minimal handling marks. Grips are good. Deep scratch in checkering on left grip, several more at top rear. Bore is fine. Mechanics are fine. Box is solid with scuff marks along edges. IMPORT3) WALTHER P38. SN 001581E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard two line marking on left side of slide. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Proper mag. Accompanied by factory box and steel cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, with minuscule handling marks. Grips are excellent. Bore has light roughness with strong rifling. Mechanics are fine. Box is solid with scuff marks. 52342-131, 52342-133, 52342-136 GER (1,200-1,500) – Lot 2329 |
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2330
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$1,437.50 |
◊*LOT OF THREE POST WAR COMMERCIAL WALTHER P38 9MM PISTOLS IN BOXES.1) WALTHER P38. SN 289727. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Single line marking on left side of slide. 68 dated on left trigger guard web. Made in West Germany. Matching SN’s. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Gun has total of two P1 marked mags. Accompanied by SN matching factory box and test target as well as steel cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition showing little wear. Minor handling marks on gun and grips. All markings clear. Fine bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Box is solid with scuff marks. 2) WALTHER P38. SN 292974. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Two line “Ulm/Do” P38 marking on left side of slide. 12/59 dated on right side of slide. Slide number does not match, other numbers appear to be matching. IH date code of left trigger guard web. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. P38 marked mag in gun, spare mag marked P1. Accompanied by period factory box which does not match. Brass cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Good condition showing finish wear on finish points, most of the finish worn off of front grip strap. All markings clear. Grips are fine showing light scratches and handling marks. Fine bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Box is solid with minor scuff marks. 3) WALTHER P38. SN 326041. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. This gun is a model P38/II. Two line Ulm/Do marking on left side of slide. Dated “5/69” on right side of slide, “69” on left trigger guard web. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Both mags with this gun are P38 banner Walther marked. Matching SN factory cardboard box and test target. Also comes with manual and steel cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Gun is very fine. Showing minimal handling marks. All markings are clear. Grips are very fine, minimal marks. Bore is fine, bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Box is solid with minor scuff marks. IMPORT 52342-72, 52342-73, 52342-74 GER (1,200-1,500) – Lot 2330 |
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2331
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$1,725.00 |
◊*LOT OF FIVE POST WAR AND COMMERCIAL P-38 PISTOLS.1) WALTHER P38. SN 23525E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard one line marking left side of slide. 68 dated on left trigger guard web. Right side of frame marked “Made in West-Germany”. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Banner Walther P38 marked mag. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition, with light finish wear on high points and minor handling marks. All markings clear. Grips show light handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. 2) WALTHER P38. SN 414886. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard two line marking on left side of slide. Right side of slide marked Eagle N, SN. The SN does not appear to be marked on the frame. “HK” date code on left trigger guard web. Checkered black plastic grips. Banner Walther P38 marked mag. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition, with minor finish wear to high points. All markings clear. Grips show light handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. 3) WALTHER P1. SN 020922E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard two line marking on left side of slide. Right side of slide marked “3/66”. 68 date on left trigger guard web. All external numbers match. Alloy frame. Marked on right side of frame “Made in West-Germany”, two illegible circle proofs stamped over country marking. Black plastic checkered grips. Proper P1 marked mag. Accompanied by black leather West German police holster, dated 10/62. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Fine condition, with light handling marks, minor surface rust on bbl. All markings clear, except where noted. Grips show light handling marks. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster is solid with scuff marks, stitching is weak on flap. C&R4) WALTHER P38. SN 146047. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Standard two line marking on left side of slide. Right side of slide dated 10/62. Eagle 186 proofs on right side of slide and frame. “BMI” marked on right side of frame with X through it. Matching SN’s on slide, frame and bbl. Alloy frame. P1 marked mag. Black plastic checkered grips. Accompanied by 6/72 dated black leather German police marked holster. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very good, showing wear and handling marks consistent with use. All markings clear. Grips have numerous dings and handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. Holster is fine, with light handling and scuff marks. Strong stitching. ; C&R; IMPORT5) WALTHER P38. SN 1085. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. This gun has at some point undergone a postwar arsenal refurbish. We do not know where. Code, model, and proof marks all ground off slide. Slide number appears orig. Orig number on front of bbl and left side of frame have been ground off, matching number applied. Eagle 359 inspected on frame and bbl. Does not appear to have any foreign markings. Brown Bakelite grips. Postwar banner Walther P38 mag. PROVENANCE: Session two of the extraordinary Warren Buxton Collection. CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal refurbished. Light handling marks. Fine grips. Bore is worn with moderate pitting. Fine mechanical function. ; C&R; IMPORT 52342-116, 52342-117, 52342-118, 52342-119, 52342-120 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2331 |
