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1596
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$23,000.00 |
*DEVELOPMENTALLY IMPORTANT WALTHER MOD. MP PISTOL.SN 017. Cal. 9mm. Very scarce Walther P38 developmental pistol marked as “Mod. MP” with lightened bbl lug, early evolution slide cover/rear sight, internal extractor, square firing pin, round hammer, AP type take-down and slide release levers, and smooth grips. This pistol has a standard 5″ bbl with drift adjustable front sight. The left side of the slide is marked by Walther banner followed by 2-line address that references the caliber and “Mod. MP” on the second line. A small oval has been machined out from the lower surface of the tang to better inspect the hammer/hammer strut interaction. The only marking on the frame is the full SN “017” that appears on the right side above the trigger guard and is repeated on the locking block. The bbl is unnumbered. “17” is on the inner surface of the take-down lever. Fitted with a round hammer whose head is hollowed and smooth walnut panels, the left panel having a round recess for the lanyard loop. Neither grip is internally marked. The replacement mag is matched with a “017-33”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Restoration with approximately 99% of reapplied salt blue. The rear sight and safety lever have both been re-heated to a fire blue, albeit with different hues. VG grips with the left panel having a small perforation with extended cracks near the tang. Small missing splinters of wood on each panel at their juncture of the backstrap. Excellent replacement mag. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A very rare and interesting developmental pistol whose form and history should be of paramount interest to any collector. 51568-12 LMA (12,500-25,000) C&R – Lot 1596 |
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1597
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$69,000.00 |
*◊ *PHENOMENAL WALTHER MP-PP BLOWBACK PROTOTYPE PISTOL, SHOULDER STOCK LUG.SN 6B. Cal. 9mm Steyr (9 x 23 mm). Extraordinary Walther MP-PP single action/double action blowback pistol with earliest Walther (PP) pattern split firing pin, early 90 degree safety and single column magazine. Walther only made a handful of these large salt blued guns, this one with salt blued small parts, excepting fire blued trigger, having a 5″ bbl, appropriately extended slide, and full size frame. Left slide marked with the 2-line Walther address followed by the Walther banner. Unlike most MP-PP pistols, there is no caliber notation nor is there any reference to the model M.P. Crown/N proofing in a stacked pattern on right side of the bbl hood, right side of the slide and right side of the frame. Originally unnumbered, the gun is marked “6B” on the right frame for purpose of importation. The backstrap on this example has an integral Luger pattern stock lug (dimensioned to accept and lock with a Luger stock attaching iron). Checkered walnut grips with bordered securing screws. Orig unmarked magazine .4mm wider than the 9mm Para MP magazine to accommodate the 9 mm Steyr cartridge. According to previous owner, Dr. Sturgess, the pistol was of Chilean origins, possibly for trials to replace the Chilean Steyr Hahn M1912 pistols. PROVENANCE: Ex Henk Visser Collection; Illustrated TBLAP; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren H. Buxton. CONDITION: Spectacular 98% bright orig blue with mild thinning of front & backstrap. On each side of slide, just ahead of slide serrations, is a small patch of discoloration reflective of local heat treatment of the guide lugs at the corresponding position inside the slide performed at the Walther factory before the slide was blued. Much of the fire blue on trigger has faded; remaining small parts in same condition as rest of pistol. Grips retain virtually all orig varnish with only minor handling marks. Comparable condition magazine. Mirror bore. Mechanically fine. An absolutely fantastic Walther prototype that would enhance the most advanced collection. 51568-16 LMA (45,000-65,000) C&R – Lot 1597 |
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1598
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$24,150.00 |
*◊ EXCEPTIONAL WALTHER PP PROTOTYPE PISTOL, SN 2!.SN 2. Cal. 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. Extraordinary Walther PP prototype with conventionally marked slide, on the left side “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7.65m/m” and “WALTHER” banner. Broad 90 degree safety lever. Front of slide is uniquely dovetail jointed to frame by “T” section frame extension. Bbl bulged at muzzle. Early frame with prototype lockwork. Prototype pattern checkered walnut grips with double line border. Unique magazine with seven indicator holes has prototype metal extension at base and no visible markings. Front grip strap is stamped with SN “2” towards bottom. Crown/N proofs on right side of chamber visible through ejection point, repeated directly below on slide and on frame. A super rare, one of a kind PP that is a study in the development from the Model 4. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess; The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Pistol retains at least 95% orig bright blue with sharp edge wear and light fading and corrosion on grip straps. Grips are excellent with scattered handling dings and negligible losses. Comparable condition magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling, bulged at muzzle as previously noted. Perfect manual mechanics. 51568-32 LMA (17,500-27,500) C&R – Lot 1598 |
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1599
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$4,025.00 |
*SPECIAL ORDER PRE-WAR WALTHER PP PISTOL IN 22LR WITH EXTENDED GRIPS AND ORIGINAL MAGAZINE.SN 101525P. Cal. 22LR. Beautiful Walther PP in a scarce .22LR Cal. fitted with special order extended length finely checkered walnut grips and correct magazine with the extended walnut baseplate. The serial range for this Walther PP is consistent with other similar guns recorded in James Rankin’s reference text of Walther Pistols, Volume I, pgs 72-75. This pistol is of otherwise standard configuration with fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. Left side of slide marked with the Walther banner followed by the 2-line address that mentions “Cal. 22” and suffixed by “Mod PP”. The right side of the chamber, slide, and right side of the muzzle are stamped with the Crown/N commercial proofs. The full SN has been vertically applied on the right side of the frame just ahead of the grip with the matching SN “525” hand inscribed inside the slide. Correct 22 Cal. magazine with seven indicator holes on the right side of the body. Wood base secured with two screws. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent, orig condition with 99% of the bright, high polished salt blue. Minimal sharp edge wear on the right side of the muzzle from sitting in the box. Walnut grips are excellent with sharp checkering and minimal oil staining, though a small chip is missing from the upper right extension attaching to the base of the frame. Comparable condition magazine with the forward lip of the floorplate in-the-white. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Overall, a simply stunning Walther PP with the special order extended grips and correct magazine. 51568-33 LMA (3,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1599 |
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1600
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$4,600.00 |
*WALTHER PP PISTOL.SN 101799P. Cal. .22LR. A super scarce Walther PP .22LR made between 1937-1940, one of about 6,000 PPs marked with SA Gruppe names and issued to members of the SA. This pistol falls into the very short, but well documented serial range issued to Niederrhein. The pistol is otherwise a standard configuration, pre-war PP .22 pistol whose slide is marked on the left side with the Walther banner followed by the Zella Mehlis address that also specifies “Cal. 22” and suffixed by “Mod PP”. Crown/N proofs on the exposed chamber, on the adjacent slide, and on the right side of the bbl near the muzzle. Full SN on the right side of the frame with the last three digits hand-scribed inside the slide. On the front strap is the very desirable issue inscription “SA DER NSDAP / GRUPPE NIEDERRHEIN”. Fitted with standard black plastic Walther banner/checkered panels. Orig unmarked .22 Cal. Walther magazine. Complete with unmarked, brown leather holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 80% bright orig salt blue with wear in expected areas from being holstered and handled, particularly as concerns the backstrap. Most of the fire blue has faded from the safety lever. Excellent, orig grips and magazine. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. Holster in at least VG condition. An exceptionally scarce and totally honest SA issue Walther PP .22! 51568-34 LMA (3,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 1600 |
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1601
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$2,875.00 |
*WONDERFUL WALTHER PP PISTOL, A.F. STOEGER INSCRIPTION, HOLSTER.SN 776505. Cal. 7.65mm. Stunning early Walther PP, high polish blue with Stoeger address on slide and holster. Standard config Walther PP with fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight with 90 degree red dotted safety. On crest of left side of slide is importer marking “A.F. Stoeger Inc. New York” in italicized type with serifs. On left side of slide in usual location is Walther banner, followed by Zella-Mehlis address suffixed by “Mod PP”. Crown/N proofing on exposed barrel hood and repeated immediately below on slide. Full SN on right side of frame with last three digits lightly inscribed inside slide. “GERMANY” on left side of takedown lever. Black plastic panels each with Walther banner within an extensive field of border checkering. Correct magazine with seven indicator holes and Walther banner on bottom of left side. Complete with black holster marked “D.R.G.M.” over Akah logo under the securing flap. “Walther” is lightly inked inside the lid. No spare magazine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approx 95-97% high polish salt blue finish with minimal slide wear. Most of thinning is on front and especially the back strap from handling. Comparable condition, fire blued safety showing no suggestion of enhancement. Crisp orig grips with only the most minute handling marks. Equally good magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Excellent holster with intact stitching. Just a beautiful, early Stoeger marked Walther PP. 51568-46 LMA (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1601 |
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1602
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$2,300.00 |
*EARLY WALTHER PP PISTOL, MARKED FOR “CHAS. A. HEYER & CO., NAIROBI”.SN 752226. Cal. 7.65mm. Early in production Walther PP with thick 90 degree safety, Cal. 7.65mm, marked for “CHAS. A. HEYER & CO., NAIROBI”. Standard configuration Walther PP whose left slide is marked with the Walther banner, followed by the 2-line address that included the Cal. and suffixed with “Mod PP”. Red dotted safety recess. “Crown/N” proofing on exposed chamber and repeated on adjacent slide and frame. Full SN applied vertically on right side of frame. Once gun was completed, the crest of the slide was marked with a split legend: SPECIALLY MADE FOR / CHAS. A. HEYER & CO., NAIROBI.”. Black plastic grips impressed with the Walther banner and extensive bordered checkering. Correct magazine with seven indicated holes marked with the Walther banner at the bottom of the left side. Complete with unmarked black leather commercial holster with spare, identically marked magazine in attached pouch. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 85% bright orig salt blue with some additional spotting on the left side of the slide and commensurate thinning of the grip straps. Most of the fire blue has faded from the safety lever. Near excellent condition grips, with each panel having a few small mars near their base, and comparable condition magazines. Dull bore with erosion in grooves. Excellent manual mechanics, though neither magazine will engage the hold-open and both are sticky when inserting and removing from the frame. Near excellent holster with no evidence of repair. 51568-36 LMA (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1602 |
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1603
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$805.00 |
*WALTHER PP, PRE-WAR COMMERCIAL.SN 99453P. Cal. 7.65 mm. Standard configuration Walther PP with a 4″ bbl and matching slide (coarsely scribed “453” on inner surface) having fixed front sight, drift adjustable rear sight, and loaded indicator. Left side of slide with Walther banner followed by 2-line legend noting location in Zella-Mehlis and Cal. 7.65 mm followed by “Mod. PP”. Safety positions denoted with a red dot for fire. Crown/N proofing on exposed chamber, immediately below on slide and on the right side of bbl near muzzle. Full SN applied on right side of frame behind trigger. Fitted with standard black plastic checkered panels, each molded with the Walther banner near the top, secured with a single transverse screw. Correct high polish Walther banner mag with 7 indicator holes and detachable floorplate. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approx 80-85% orig salt blue with wear in expected areas from moderate use, particularly on the front and back strap. Most of the fire blue has faded from the safety lever. Comparable condition grips. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 51568-1 LMA (650-950) C&R – Lot 1603 |
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1604
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$4,887.50 |
*INCREDIBLY SCARCE AND AUTHENTIC LUFTWAFFE ISSUE WALTHER PPK PISTOL.SN 213908K. Cal. 7.65mm. This is a pre 1940 crown over “N” proofed PPK probably purchased by military procurement office from Guns on hand at distributors in keeping with policies put in place after WWI. This particular specimen hand stamped “N.11. Fl. H. Kdtr. Mhm.” which indicates Nummer 11 Flughafenbereichkommandanturen Mannheim, which translates to “Number 11, airfield area command Mannheim”. This was part of a permanent fixed base system that handled supply and administrative tasks. Aside from this marking this is a typical pre-war commercial Walther PPK with attractive brown grips and Walther banner mag with matching brown finger extension. CONDITION: Extremely fine high lustrous commercial finish with some high edge wear near muzzle and the front end of the slide as it typical with finish thinning to gray patina along the bore line noticeable on the right side. Grips appear undamaged. Safety is a gray patina. Bore is shiny and bright with some frosting. This is a great opportunity to acquire a fine pre-war Walther PPK with a particularly special & desirable set of markings. 51390-5 (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 1604 |
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1605
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$7,475.00 |
*SCARCE AND DESIRABLE WALTHER MODEL 6 PISTOL.SN 785. Cal. 9mmp. Standard configuration Walther Model 6, single action blowback pistol, with 4.75″ bbl, fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. The left side of matching slide is marked with a single line legend “Selbstlade-Pistol Cal 9 m/m. Walther’s-Patent” over Walther banner. Right side of slide marked “Carl Walther, Waffenfabrik, Zella St. Bl.”. C/N proofing over the exposed chamber and immediately below on the slide and frame. SN “785” on the right upper trigger guard. Hard rubber grip panels each with an encircled C/W at the upper portion. Elsewhere checkered with a generous border and secured with a single screw. Unmarked magazine with eight indicator holes. Original rust blue finish that has been applied to all major and most minor parts except the fire-blued extractor (old replacement)and the grip screws. The most desirable and largest of the numbered Walthers whose production was limited to about 1,000 pistols. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 90-95% orig rust blue with fading at sharp edges, back of slide, and front strap in areas of holster contact. Scattered defects in the left grip panel. Mirror bright bore and perfect manual mechanics. 51568-8 LMA (7,500-9,500) C&R – Lot 1605 |
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1606
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$6,325.00 |
*LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE WALTHER MODEL 6 PISTOL.SN 1015. Cal. 9mmp. Standard configuration Walther Model 6, single action blowback pistol, with 4.75″ bbl, fixed front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. The left side of matching slide is marked with a single line legend “Selbstlade-Pistol Cal 9 m/m. Walther’s-Patent” over Walther banner. Further back is “GERMANY”, in small letters, as applied to pistols made for export. Right side of slide marked “Carl Walther, Waffenfabrik, Zella St. Bl.”. C/N proofing over the exposed chamber and immediately below on the slide and frame. SN “1015” on the right upper trigger guard. Hard rubber grip panels each with an encircled C/W at the upper portion. Elsewhere checkered with a generous border and secured with a single screw. Unmarked, re-blued replacement magazine with eight indicator holes. Orig rust blue finish that has been applied to all major and most minor parts except the fire-blued extractor and the grip screws. The most desirable and largest of the numbered Walthers whose production was limited to about 1,000 pistols, this example being one of the last Model 6s completed by Walther. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 70-80% orig rust blue with fine scratches and uniform wear as one might expect from moderately hard use. There is more wear on the bbl bushing, now partially polished and with a number of small mars, retaining about 30% orig blue. Grip panels are faded with diamond blunting but no significant chips or losses. Replacement magazine retains most of its re-blue. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. The perfect Walther for a collector who wants a Model 6 but doesn’t want to mortgage his house. 51568-49 LMA (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 1606 |
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1607
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$0.00 |
*WALTHER 1926 OLYMPIA, SPECIAL ORDER FOR CHAS. A. HEYER OF NAIROBI.SN 3193. Cal. 22LR. Standard configuration Walther 1926 Olympia with 5.5″ bbl, having a vertically adjustable front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. The right side of the bbl is marked with the SN along with a pair of Crown/N proofs. On the crest of the bbl, in bold lettering, is the marking “SPECIALLY MADE FOR / CHAS. A. HEYER & CO., NAIROBI”. The slide markings are per standard production with the “Walther’s Patent” and banner appearing on the left side and “CAL 22 long rifle” and location “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur.)” on the right side. In front of the trigger guard is a dismounting lever and on the left side of the tang is a large,coarsely checkered safety lever. Fitted with a single piece wrap-around grip with a shallow thumb rest, checkered on each side and secured with four screws. Correct magazine with a single viewing slot on the left side and three slots on the right side along with “27”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 70-80% orig blue with moderate wear in expected areas, particularly with the frontstrap that has largely turned to gray. Comparable condition wood grip that has a 1.5″ crack on the left side near the spine with scattered areas of blunting and losses. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of very, very few Olympias marked for this well-known distributor in Africa. 51568-4 LMA (1,750-3,000) C&R – Lot 1607 |
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1608
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$1,150.00 |
*WALTHER 1936 OLYMPIA PISTOL, PENTATHALON MODEL WITH LONG BARREL.SN 8837-0. Cal. 22LR. Scarce Walther Olympia pistol, sometimes referenced as the “Funfkampf” or “Pentathlon Pistol” in .22 LR with 9-1/2″ bbl fitted with bead front sight and horizontally adjustable rear sight. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner, its location Zella-Mehlis, “Olympia-Pistole” and the SN “8837” that is repeated immediately below on the extended tang along with “0” for Olympia. The right side of the slide is marked “CAL .22 long rifle”. Eagle/N markings are on the right side of the slide and repeated twice on the right side of the bbl near the chamber. As per all the long bbl’d Olympia’s, the lower surface of the bbl is grooved for a counterweight assembly. The forward frame has a similar provision as reflected by a groove and two screw holes. 2-piece wrap-around wooden grip secured with two screws and covered with several panels of deep checkering. Mag is fitted to an unmarked hollow base of brown mottled plastic. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 90% orig salt blue finish with the left side of the bbl having several spots of noticable discoloration. Crisp walnut grips retain most of their orig varnish with superficial dings. A small crack on the left panel extends about 1/2″ vertically from the base. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 51568-10 LMA (1,500-2,250) C&R – Lot 1608 |
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1610
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$3,162.50 |
*WALTHER 1936 OLYMPIA, PENTATHALON MODEL PISTOL WITH LONG BARREL.SN 6549-0. Cal. .22LR. Scarce Walther Olympia pistol, sometimes referenced as the “Funfkampf” or “Pentathlon Pistol” in .22 LR with 9-1/2″ bbl fitted with screw-in bead front sight and horizontally adjustable rear sight. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner, its location Zella-Mehlis, “Olympia-Pistole” and the SN “6549” that is repeated immediately below on the extended tang along with “0” for Olympia. The right side of the slide is marked “CAL .22 long rifle”. Crown/N markings are on the right side of the slide and repeated twice on the right side of the bbl near the chamber. As per all the long bbl’d Olympia’s, the lower surface of the bbl is grooved for a counterweight assembly. The forward frame has a similar provision as reflected by a groove and two screw holes. 2-piece wrap-around wooden grip secured with two screws and covered with several panels of deep checkering. Factory orig mag is fitted to an extended wooden base that is matched on the left side with “6549” along with a “K” inspector marking. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 98% bright orig salt blue finish with only minimal sharp edge wear. Equally strong blue on the front strap. Crisp walnut grips retain most of their orig varnish with superficial dings. No discernible cracks or splits. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 51568-28 LMA (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1610 |
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1612
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$5,462.50 |
*EXPERIMENTAL WALTHER OLYMPIA WOODSMAN HYBRID PISTOL WITH WEIGHTS.SN 5629. Cal .22. Very unusual and possibly one of a kind hybrid coupling the features of the Walther Olympia to the prewar Colt Woodsman. This example has a 9.5″ bbl with screw in front sight and horizontally adjustable rear sight. The left side of slide marked with Walther banner followed by two line “Zella-Mehlis” address followed by “Olympia Pistole”. Right side of slide marked “Cal. 22 long rifle”. The Woodsman configured frame has the thumb safety detentes marked with an “S” and “F”. Full SN is on the left tang. Fitted with finely checkered grips with prominent diamonds around retaining screws. Correct mag numbered “29” on left side near bottom. Pistol has been fitted with two bars of counterweights that have muzzle attachment and are screwed onto forward frame, milled out as per standard Olympia pistol, with two bolts. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approx 98% orig blue with fine rust speckling toward the back of slide and scattered on the backstrap. Comparable condition grips. Mirror bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. A very interesting variation heretofore unknown to this cataloger. 51568-2 LMA (4,500-9,000) C&R – Lot 1612 |
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1613
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$2,012.50 |
*SUPERB WALTHER PP SPORT PISTOL IN FACTORY PRESENTATION CASE.SN 67710-L. Cal. 22LR. Standard configuration Walther PP Sport, Double Action, with 8″ bbl, spur hammer, extended thumb rest grips and spare mag in factory presentation case. The left side of the slide marked with a Walther banner followed by a 2-line address that includes the caliber “.22 LR”. Thumb safety with red dotted fire position, fully adjustable target rear sight. Bbl hood is polished in-the-white, proofed with the modern Eagle/N along with the year “62”. Frame with a checkered push button mag release. Left side marked “Made in West Germany”. Full SN on the right frame in front of grip. Fitted with brown mottled plastic checkered panels secured with two transverse screws. The left grip has a thumb rest. Markings from the inside of each grip diamond have been neatly removed, often the case when Manurhin grips were factory fitted to Walther pistols. Two correct unmarked mags each fitted with a curved base extension to match the grip. Presented in a factory Walther case covered in black textured leatherette. Silk lined lid, a deep maroon with a silver Walther banner. Velvet lined base partitioned for pistol and spare mag with a corded border. Secured with a pair of spring loaded chromed locks. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Pistol is virtually new with just the most minute wear on the bbl. There is no discernible wear on the slide, frame or any of the small parts. Same exemplary condition applies to the grips (except where the markings were removed) and the mags. Excellent case with a few external scuffs. 51568-23 LMA (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1613 |
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1614
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$1,150.00 |
*WALTHER MARK II SPORT, 22 SHORT PISTOL WITH BOX MAGAZINE.SN 201106. Cal. .22. Short Walther Mark II Sport, single action/double action, with 7-1/2″ bbl and extended box magazine. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner over the “MARK II”. The center of the slide has a 3-line address referencing the model, Cal. and that it was made in France (under Walther license). The exposed bbl hood is marked with the French proof that is repeated on the right side of the frame next to the SN “201106”. The front sight is a separate attachment retained by a knurled nut under spring tension. Fully adjustable rear sight and spur hammer. Brown mottled plastic grips with the left panel having a thumb rest. Secured with a single transverse screw. Extended unmarked box magazine made for .22Short with a wood base that serves to extend the grip. All major and most minor parts are salt blued except for the exposed bbl hood that is polished bright. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 97% bright orig salt blue with sharp edge wear and a scattering of a very small nicks, largely confined to the slide. There is very little wear on the frame, though a small patch of oxidative disturbance is on the left tang. Grips are in comparable condition. Box magazine with wood base is probably from a different gun for, while it fits nicely, it will not actuate the hold-open. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics, except as concerns the present but non-functioning hold-open. 51568-41 LMA (700-1,200) C&R – Lot 1614 |
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1615
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$1,725.00 |
*WALTHER MARK II SPORT WITH FULL TARGET ACCESSORIES PISTOL.SN 58790L. Cal. 22LR. Walther Mark II Sport, single action/double action, with 7-1/2″ bbl fitted with factory muzzle brake, full complement of target weights, and extended box mag. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner over the “MARK II”. The center of the slide has a 3-line address referencing the model, caliber and that it was made in France (under Walther license). The exposed bbl hood is marked with the French proof which is repeated on the right side of the frame next to the SN “58790L”. The front sight blade is retained with two pins and a screw. Fully adjustable rear sight and spur hammer. Brown mottled plastic grips with the left panel having a thumb rest. Secured with a single transverse screw. Correct factory mag marked on the right side “France” attached to a squared base that serves to extend the grip. All major and most minor parts salt blued with the exposed bbl hood polished bright and chromed mag housing. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Approximately 99% bright orig salt blue except for discoloration of the front sight blade that could easily be improved. The rest of the gun has only minimal wear with no discernible thinning in the usual areas of contact. Grips are almost as good with just a very few minor scuffs. The same high condition applies to the mag that may need some encouragement to lock into place. In essence, the gun seems to have been admired far more than used. 51568-13 LMA (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 1615 |
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1617
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$2,300.00 |
*STOTZER PERFEKT PISTOLE.SN 187. Cal. 22LR. Impressive single shot free pistol made by Stotzer with 13-1/2″ oct bbl. Ramp front sight that is adjustable for height and rear sight, with broad “U” cut-out, likely missing blade for a smaller notch. Receiver lightly engraved with faded case colors, housing a falling block action, and double set triggers, having its release at the back of the trigger guard. Checkered forend and 2-pc checkered grips ergonomically contoured with pronounced thumb rest and palm swell. Contrasting ebony grip cap at butt. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Near excellent orig condition with bbl retaining about 95% of its orig browning. Case colors on receiver, trigger guard and back strap have largely faded to a marbled gray. Oil darkened forend and grips with superficial dings and slight blunting of checkering commensurate with careful use. Very attractive single shot pistol, particularly with the expensive set trigger option. 51568-14 LMA (1,750-2,500) C&R – Lot 1617 |
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1619
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$2,012.50 |
RARE WWI GERMAN PILOT’S GROUP IDENTIFIED TO PAUL BRUCKNER.Grouping consists of rare WWI Imperial German pilot’s hard-shell flying helmet, goggles, 3/4-length leather flying jacket, and uniform cap. The helmet, named to pilot VZ/W (Sgt. Major) Paul V. Bruckner, marked inside with two ink inscriptions along with 1917 dated contract mark. No additional marks found on jacket or cap. CONDITION: Helmet is sound and solid with cracking and crazing to leather throughout, but intact with good discernible markings as can be seen in photos. Goggles are sound, unmarked other than small etched “W” on each lens, strap is complete, soiled overall. Jacket appears complete, including adjustable belt, red cotton lining is complete, with sewn repairs to tan cotton sleeve linings, tab inside collar for hanging is partially detached, missing one hard rubber button on left side of double-breasted front, overall sound and solid with dryness, scuffing, fraying to lining inside sleeves. 51233-1 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1619 |
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1645
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$56,350.00 |
*INCREDIBLY RARE 1924 BRITISH R.S.A.F. ENFIELD .303 SMLE NO. 1 MK VI PROTOTYPE RIFLE.SN LT3101. Cal. .303. 25.2″ bbl. This rifle which is described in Skennerton’s reference, pgs 193 & 194 is the 1924 bridge between the SMLE Mk V and the Mk VI. It is immediately recognizable by the unusual nosecap, and checkered fore-wood and hand guard like ensuing Mk VI. All visible numbers matching. Trigger guard and cut off are the same tooling as Mk V. Action features are like the Mk III fitted with a Singer sewing machine safety lever. Cocking piece does not have a flange. Bolt exhibits oil holes. Reinforced protective wing rear folding sight, like later number IV. Outer band not hinged. Number IV style front sight block with screw to tighten blade. Identical bayonet lugs on each side. Upon close inspection one will not its heavy profile bbl. Formerly in the Kenyan Royal Military Academy Museum, the museum catalog number “P25” is at toe of the butt. Marked with British nitro proofs on bbl and top of receiver band. Marked “A” on butt disc, cocking piece and inside hand guards. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of World Renowned British Rifle Collector Robert W. Faris. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near excellent orig blued finish on all metal parts. Also with extremely fine wood exhibiting several dings, scratches and handling marks. Bolt also near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Brass buttplate and butt disc exhibit pleasing patina. End of bbl exhibits a patinaed “straw” appearance. For the pure British rifle collector, this rifle must be seen as it is of singular importance and is the immediate predecessor of the Mk VI rifle. 51608-10 JWK (15,000-25,000) C&R – Lot 1645 |
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1646
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$12,075.00 |
*LANDMARK VERY FIRST BRITISH R.S.A.F. ENFIELD .303 SMLE NO. 1 MK VI EARLY PROTOTYPE RIFLE, SN 1.SN 1. Cal. .303. 25.2″ bbl stamped “M47C” dated 45 as re-barreled for tests. Described in Skennerton’s reference, pgs 193-194, this is the progressive development from rifle SN LT3101 offered in this same auction. Proto-type incorporates the following notable features: solid outer band, first of hinged front bands, Prototype safety lever without hole, fabricated magazine cut off, immediately recognizable checkered forend, recessed receiver for thumb to actuate safety catch, checkered brass buttplate and grooved hand guard. Rifle front sight protectors, bayonet lugs not identical (so one cannot accidentally affix bayonet upside down), finer thread traverse screw in front sight protector, No. 4 style trigger guard with square shaped magazine. This rifle also exhibits the first appearance of pinned and screwed round cocking piece and No. 4 style safety catch spring. SN on left side of receiver and on brass butt disc, as well as on bolt and top of bbl. Hand guards exhibit numeral “1” & “2”. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of World Renowned British Rifle Collector Robert W. Faris. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near excellent. Orig blue finish on metal parts with somewhat brighter patina to checkered brass and buttplate. Bore is extremely fine to near excellent. There are several missing checks to both sides of stock with numerous light handling marks, dings and bruises. This is the very first No. 1 Mk VI rifle from 1925 or 1926 and it is a landmark in the production of the British service rifle. 51608-11 JWK (10,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 1646 |
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1647
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$31,625.00 |
*SOLE KNOWN SURVIVING SPECIMEN BRITISH R.S.A.F. ENFIELD .303 SMLE 1902 TROOP TRIALS MODEL A PATTERN RIFLE.SN B156. Cal. 303. British. 25.2″ bbl. Described in Ian’s Skennerton’s reference book The Lee Enfield, pg 460 this is the only known surviving specimen of the A pattern troop trials rifle from 1902 which were made in 1901. It has a special rear sight protector on hand guard, a blade front sight with bead, fully enclosed front sight protector, and special buttplate. 1-pc hand guard with protector wings make this rifle immediately recognizable. There is a white band of paint on the butt with initials “WB”. This is intended to indicate to armorers this rifle has non-interchangeable parts. Butt is marked with solitary “S”. No markings, only proofs and SNs. Matching receiver, bolt, bbl, sight, nosecap and forend. Rear sight graduated to 2000 yards; dial sight plate from 1600 to 2800 yards. Robust black leather sling included. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of World Renowned British Rifle Collector Robert W. Faris. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine. Orig blue on metal parts starting to turn a pleasing brown patina with wear to the high edges, somewhat thinner finish and brown patina on magazine. Buttplate exhibits several small dings. Bore has strong rifling turning dark in the grooves. Wood is very good to fine with numerous dents, dings and gouges, but remains completely serviceable. This A pattern rifle together with the B pattern also offered in this auction are the only known survivors of 1,055 specimens made in 1901. They will become the great pride of whichever discerning and advanced collector is fortunate enough to acquire them. 51608-1 JWK (15,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 1647 |
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1648
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$31,625.00 |
*SOLE KNOWN SURVIVING SPECIMEN BRITISH R.S.A.F. ENFIELD .303 SMLE 1902 TROOP TRIALS MODEL B PATTERN RIFLE.SN 128C. Cal. 303. British. 25.2″ bbl. Described in Ian’s Skennerton’s reference book The Lee Enfield, pg 461 this is the only known surviving specimen of the B pattern troop trials rifle from 1902 which were made in 1901. It has a special rear sight protector on hand guard, a blade front sight with jagged edge where bead once was, fully enclosed front sight protector, and an alloy buttplate. 2-pc hand guard, rear handguard stamped “95” inside protector. Stocked is marked with solitary “S” forward of buttstock disc. Receiver, bbl and sight numbers match. Special strengthened middle band for cavalry issue strap stud. No markings only proofs and SNs. Leaf graduated to 2000 yards; dial sight plate from 1600 to 2800 yards. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of World Renowned British Rifle Collector Robert W. Faris. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine. Orig blue finish turning a pleasing brown patina on action with wear to bare metal at high edges. More of a lustrous blue finish remaining on other components with wear to gray metal at high points. Bolt knob finish thinning to grey metal as is cavalry strap stud. Bore has strong rifling, dark in the grooves. Wood is very good with some significant dings and bruises throughout but still serviceable, and let’s face it – it is what it is, as the only known surviving B pattern 1902 troop trials rifle of the 1,055 made in 1901. The A & B patterns which are offered individually in this auction present a tremendous opportunity for the advance British rifle collector. 51608-2 JWK (15,000-20,000) C&R – Lot 1648 |
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1649
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$8,625.00 |
*FANTASTIC BRITISH R.S.A.F. ENFIELD .303 SMLE NO. 4 MK I PRE-PRODUCTION TRIALS RIFLE.SN EX45. Cal. .303. British. 25.2″ bbl. This rifle is described in Skennerton’s reference, pg 221, the pre-production trials No. 4 rifle manufactured between 1930-1931. It is immediately recognizable from the fabricated magazine cut off and also exhibits a transverse screw in rounded button cocking piece. Also incorporates a waisted sight protector. Typical small sling swivel. SN visible on top of receiver behind bolt handle and also on top of front bbl band. Grooved hand guard. Formerly in the Kenyan Royal Military Academy Museum, the museum catalog number “P19” is at toe of the butt. Marked with British nitro proofs on bbl and top of receiver band. Bbl is date “30”. Brass buttplate and butt disc marked “No IV. MK. I. EXP.” with SN “EXP. 45”. One of its mates is in the Pattern Room Collection in England. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of World Renowned British Rifle Collector Robert W. Faris. CONDITION: Extremely fine to near excellent orig blued finish on metal parts. Thinning at the outer edge of the magazine cut off and along high edges at top of front sight and forward most sling band. Brass buttplate a pleasing dark patina. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Wood is also extremely fine with numerous minor dings and bruises, yet still very attractive. 51608-16 JWK (10,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1649 |
