*VERY FINE MAUSER BYF44 EAGLE “L” POLICE MARKED P38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 3251. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P38”, “byf/44”, eagle N, SN. Eagle WaA135 inspected. Right side of slide marked with eagle “L” police proof. Left side of bbl lug marked with eagle WaA135 & eagle N proofs. Matching SNs on slide, frame and bbl. Brown Bakelite grips. “P.38v / W”, eagle WaA135 marked magazine. Magazine may be refinished. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “dkk”, eagle WaA195, “P.38”. Looks to have a name and service number lightly scratched between belt loops. Bottom of belt loops secured by rivets. CONDITION: Very fine with light handling marks. All markings clear. A few minor dings. Excellent working order. Bore has sharp rifling with an area of frosting, about mid-way on the top. Fine grips with light handling marks. Magazine has light pitting on left side under finish. Holster is solid with light scratches and scuff marks, strong stitching. 51709-12 GER (1,750-2,750) C&R – Lot 3095

*RARE MAUSER BYF44 DUAL TONE POLICE MARKED PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 4949. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “byf/44”. Eagle N proof, SN. Right side of slide has faint eagle WaA135 proof next to scarce eagle F police proof. Left bbl lug marked eagle WaA135, eagle N. Phosphate frame and slide, blued bbl. Matching SNs on slide, frame and bbl. Black Bakelight grips. Magazine marked “P.38v”, Eagle WaA135. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster, marked on back “ewx/1944”, eagle WaA195, “P.38”. CONDITION: Fine with the majority of orig finish. Markings clear. Extremely light spot of rust at bottom of muzzle on left side. Light finish wear on high points. Very minor surface rust on frontstrap. Excellent working order. Bore has strong rifling with light roughness. Holster is solid with scuff marks, strong stitching. 51709-13 GER (2,000-2,750) C&R – Lot 3096

Please Note: Great News! We have been informed that the Walther Compact L102A1 was made for the British SAS. Approximately 3,000 were manufactured, with approximately 100 imported.

*◊LOT OF TWO WALTHER LEFT HAND EJECT 9MM PISTOLS IN BOXES.

1) WALTHER P5. SN 024297. Cal. 9mm. 3-1/2″ bbl. Left hand eject. Marked on left side of slide SN, Walther banner/”P5″, “Carl Walther/Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”. Marked on right side of slide “INTERARMS-ALEXANDRIA”/”MADE IN GERMANY”, eagle “N”. Marked on right side of frame eagle “N”, “IB”, stag antler. Front of bbl marked Walther banner, “9mmX19″/SN. Two mags. Plastic cleaning rod. Factory test target. Orig manual. Orig box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent with minimal handling wear on high points. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. IMPORT 2) WALTHER P5. SN 172285. Cal. 9mm. 3″ bbl. Left hand eject. Marked on left side of slide SN, Walther banner,”L102A1”. Marked on right side of slide “INTERARMS ALEXANDRIA/VA.”/”MADE IN GERMANY”, “1005-99-978-4952”, eagle “N”. Marked on right side of frame eagle “N”, “KA”, stag antler. Front of bbl marked “9mmX19″/SN. Two mags. Plastic cleaning rod. Orig manual. Factory test target. Orig box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent with minimal handling marks. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. IMPORT 51569-600, 51569-613 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3097

*◊LOT OF FOUR POST-WAR WALTHER P38 PISTOLS, THREE WITH BOXES.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 113189. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm”, SN. Eagle “165” proof on front of bbl, right side of slide and frame. Marked on right side of frame “Made in West-Germany”. Marked on right side of slide “10/60”, “INTERARMS”/”ALEXANDRIA,VA”. Matching numbers on bbl, frame and slide. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Two Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazines, one dated “8/63”, the other “3/60”. Factory test target, proper manual. Steel cleaning rod. Factory cardboard box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with minimal handling marks. Light handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box is solid with light scuff marks, intact end label, some weakness along edges, slight tear along bottom edge. C&R IMPORT 2) WALTHER P38. SN 183909. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “Nds” in rectangle, Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm”, SN. Eagle proof on front of bbl, right side of slide and frame. Marked on left trigger guard web “Nds” in square. Marked on right side of slide “9/62”. Matching numbers on bbl, frame and slide. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Two Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazines, both dated “9/62”. Factory matching cardboard box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with minimal handling marks. Light handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box is solid with light scuff marks. C&R 3) WALTHER P38. SN 264636. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/eagle “N”, “P38 Cal.9mm”. Eagle “N” proof on front of bbl. Marked on right side of slide “10/64”. Marked on left trigger guard web “65”, stag antler/eagle “N” proof. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Two Walther banner, “P1 9mm” marked magazines, both dated “9/64”. Factory cardboard box. Steel cleaning rod. Orig manual. Comes with orig “1966” dated U.S. military certificate and registration papers from US serviceman stationed in Berlin. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine with minimal handling marks. Light handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box is solid with light scuff marks, weakness along top edge, intact end label. Registration papers crisp and clear. C&R 4) WALTHER P38. SN 213343. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm”, SN. Eagle proof on front of bbl, right side of slide and frame. Marked on right trigger guard web “P1”. Marked on left trigger guard web “BW”. Marked on right side of slide “6/63”. Matching numbers on bbl, frame and slide. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazine, dated “10/63”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with minimal handling marks. Light handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. C&R IMPORT 51569-499, 51569-513, 51569-546, 51569-551 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3098

*◊LOT OF TWO EARLY IMPORT COMMERCIAL POST-WAR P38 PISTOLS IN CASES.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 325379. Cal. 22. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide banner Walther “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.” over “P38 Cal 5,6mm”. Right side of slide marked with commercial eagle N proof and “12/66”. Marked on left trigger guard web “69” followed by stag antler/eagle N proof. Marked on right side of slide “Made in West-Germany”. Eagle N proof on front of bbl. Lightening cuts on top front of slide. Black plastic grips. Alloy frame. This is one of the first 22 cal. P.38’s imported into the U.S., marked for the European market. Comes with a total of two Walther banner “P38 cal. 5.6mm” marked magazines. In fitted blue leatherette case, Walther banner marked on interior red satin lid lining. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of the finish with light handling marks. Very good grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Case has light handling marks. C&R 2) WALTHER P38. SN 310706. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.” over “P38 Cal. 9mm”. Marked on right side of slide with eagle N commercial proof “Distributed by (logo) INTERARMS” over “Alexandria/Virg. USA”. Left side of trigger guard web marked “68” stag antler over eagle N proof. Right side of frame marked “Made in West-Germany”. Eagle N marked on front of bbl. Alloy frame. Black plastic checkered grips. Comes with a total of two magazines marked Walther banner “P38 9mm”. Comes in a fitted black leatherette case with Walther banner on satin lid lining. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine, with minimal handling marks to finish. Very fine grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Case has scuff marks on lid. IMPORT 51569-390, 51569-586 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3099

*◊LOT OF FOUR GERMAN P38 MILITARY PISTOLS.

1) CYQ P38. SN 4940i. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Spreewerke. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “cyq”, SN. Maker’s code is double stamped. Standard eagle “88” proofs. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Brown Bakelite grips. “P.38v”, eagle “359” marked magazine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good with a fair amount of orig finish. Normal wear on high points and grip strap from use. Markings clear. Bore has good rifling with light roughness. Grips with light handling marks. Excellent working order. C&R 2) MAUSER/BYF P38. SN 8893v. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “byf/44”, SN. Standard eagle “WaA135” proofs. Small 8-pointed line star proof before inspector’s marks on right side of slide. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Brown Bakelite grips. “P.38v”, eagle “135” marked magazine. Brown leather “Akah” civilian leather shoulder holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with majority of orig finish. Markings clear. Bore has strong rifling with light pitting. Fine grips with light handling marks. Excellent working order. Holster fine with light scuff marks. C&R 3) SVW 46 P38. SN 492L. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Very odd Mauser. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “svw/46”. Black plastic grips. “P.38”, eagle “WaA706”, “jvd” marked magazine. High polish on slide and bbl. SN located on rear of frame above grip, under hammer. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good with majority of orig finish. Standard wear from use. Markings clear. Excellent bore. Good grips with dings and scratches. Excellent working order. C&R 4) WALTHER P38. SN 128d. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, SN, “ac 45”. Brown Bakelite grips. “jvd”, eagle “WaA706” marked magazine. Dual tone with phosphate slide and bbl, blued frame. Numbers on slide and frame are not matching. No SN on front of bbl. “35” on left bbl lug. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good with wear to phosphate. Blue loss on front grip strap. Markings clear. Excellent bore. Very good grips. Excellent working order. C&R 51569-552, 51569-557, 51569-558, 51569-565 GER (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3100

*◊LOT OF THREE POST-WAR P38 STYLE PISTOLS.

1) EAST GERMAN P38. SN 2174. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Single action only. Dural frame. Frame is devoid of any maskings. Matching SN on front of bbl and left side of slide. Slide has crown “U” proof mark. Czech rampant lion on top of bbl. Crown “N” proof under bbl. Aluminum grips. “P.38v/u” phosphate mag. Gun is believed to be post-war assembled. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Slide and bbl retain most of a dark blue finish. Spot of discoloration just ahead of commercial proof on left side of frame. No finish on frame. Handling marks on frame and grips. Bore has good rifling with light pitting and slight roughness. C&R 2) MANURHIN P1. SN 239872. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “MANUFACTURE DE MACHINES”/”DU HAUT-RHIN”, “MANURHIN” in logo/”Made in France”, “PISTOLET P1″/”9mm x 19”, SN. Marked on left trigger web with daisy proof. Marked on right side of slide “3”/crossed cannons/”34″ proof. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Black plastic grips. Bronze finish on frame. Magazine marked “P1″/”9mmX19”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good with minimal wear. All markings clear. Light handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. IMPORT 3) MANURHIN P1. SN 240093. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “MANUFACTURE DE MACHINES”/”DU HAUT-RHIN”, “MANURHIN” in logo/”Made in France”, “PISTOLET P1″/”9mm x 19”, SN. Marked on left trigger web with daisy proof. Marked on right side of slide “3”/crossed cannons/”34″ proof, weakly stamped. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Black plastic grips. “P1″/”9mmX19” marked magazine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with finish wear on high points. All markings clear. Light handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. IMPORT 51569-64, 51569-192, 51569-194 GER (1,750-2,250) – Lot 3101

*◊LOT OF FOUR WALTHER POST-WAR PISTOLS: 1 P1, 2 P38, 1 P4 WITH HOLSTERS.

1) WALTHER P1. SN 257392. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P1 Cal.9mm”, SN. Marked on left trigger guard web rampant lion in shield. Right side of slide marked two eagle “165” proof marks and “7/64”. Eagle “165” proofs on front of bbl. SN on left bbl lug stamped over “GERMANY”. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Alloy frame. Black plastic grips. Walther banner, “P1 9mm”, “9/64″ dated, matching SN marked magazine. Black leather German post-war police holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with light handling marks. Slight finish wear on high points. Light scratches on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster with light scuff marks. IMPORT 2) WALTHER P38 II. SN 325751. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38/II Cal.9mm”. Marked on left trigger guard web “69”, stag antler/eagle “N”. Right side of slide marked eagle “N”, “5/69”, “INTERARMS”/”ALEXANDRIA/VIRGINIA” within logo. Marked on right side of frame “MADE IN WEST-GERMANY”. Eagle “N” proof on front of bbl. Matching SNs on bbl and frame. Alloy frame. Black plastic grips. Walther banner, “P1 9mm” marked magazine. Black leather German post-war police holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good with light handling marks. Slight finish wear on high points. Light scratches on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster with moderate wear and scuff marks. IMPORT 3) WALTHER P-4. SN 606116. Cal. 9mm. 4-1/2″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P4”. Marked on left trigger guard web “HH”, stag antler/eagle “N”. Right side of slide marked eagle “N”, SN. “9 PARA”, eagle “N” proof on front of bbl. Walther banner on left bbl lug. Alloy frame. Black plastic grips. Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazine. Black leather German post-war police holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with light handling marks. Slight finish wear on high points. Light scratches on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster with light scuff marks. 4) WALTHER P-38. SN 2902. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm”, SN. Marked on left side of frame SN, Austrian eagle, “BH” stamped over eagle “135” Nazi inspector’s mark. Eagle “N” proof, SN on front of bbl. Steel frame. Matching numbers on frame, bbl and slide. Checkered black plastic grips. Unmarked magazine. Black leather German post-war police holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good with light pitting on frame. Very good as arsenal refurbished for post-war issue. Slight finish wear on high points. Scratches and handling marks on grips. Very good bore with slight frosting. Excellent working order. Holster with light scuff marks. C&R IMPORT 51569-188, 51569-198, 51569-289, 51569-291 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3102

*◊LOT OF THREE WALTHER POST-WAR PISTOLS: 2 P38, 1 P1.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 197826. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38”, crown over “N” in shield, “Cal.9mm”, SN. Marked on right side of slide two eagle proofs, “1/63”. Eagle “N” proof on front of bbl. Checkered black plastic grips, “54” stamped in top of left grip. Alloy frame. Magazine marked Walther banner, “P38 9mm”. Gun functions as double action only. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good with most of orig finish but with a spot of surface rust on top left side of bbl. Shows holster wear. Grips have several dings and scratches. Excellent bore. Good working order, only as double action. Hammer will not cock in single action. 2) WALTHER P38. SN 002884. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do”/”P38 Cal.9mm”, SN. Matching SNs on frame, slide and bbl. Marked on right side of slide “10/58 1005-12-120-6168”. Two eagle proofs on front of bbl and right side of frame. Raised seam along top and bottom of bbl. Checkered black plastic grips. Alloy frame. Magazine marked Walther banner, “P38 9mm” on left side. “1005-12-120-0892 6/58″ marked on spine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good with most of the heavy Parkerized finish. Markings are clear. Light handling marks. Grips have several dings handling marks. Excellent bore. Good working order, hammer will not always catch on single action. IMPORT 3) WALTHER P1. SN 201752. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “P1 Kal 9mm”/”2/77” star, SN. Marked on left bbl lug with X-d out number followed by matching SN. Left side of frame marked with SN, circle dot proof, “Bw”. Front of bbl, right side of frame and slide marked with two eagle proofs. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Magazine marked Walther banner, “P38 9mm” on left side. “1005-12-120-0892 7/63” marked on spine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with most of Parkerized finish on bbl and slide as well as black enamel finish on frame. Grips show moderate wear with handling marks. All markings clear. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. IMPORT 51569-503, 51569-555, 51569-595 GER (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3103

Revised: 3/24/2017

Please Note: We have been informed by a noted collector that is an experimental prototype of the P5, developed for the Bundeswehr to replacement of the P1, push-button safety at slide, mag marked P1 and small 0 on the lower back of mag (used P1 mags to save cost, military and police had lots of mags left-over from P1s). Only 24 were manufactured.

*FINE WALTHER P1A1 LEFT HAND EJECT PISTOL IN BOX.

SN V1440. Cal. 9mm. 3-1/2″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide SN, Walther banner, “P1A1 Kal 9mm”. Marked on right side of frame eagle “N”, “II”, stag antler. Black plastic grips. With two standard Walther banner “P1 9mm” mags. Plastic cleaning rod. Factory test target. Orig box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with light handling marks. Minor finish wear on high points. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. 51569-597 GER (1,000-1,250) – Lot 3104

*LOT OF TWO POST-WAR WALTHER P38 PISTOLS IN BOXES.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 147472. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm”, SN. Right side of slide marked eagle “186”, “10/61”. Eagle “186” proofs on right side of frame and front of bbl. Alloy frame. Black plastic grips. Two Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazines, dated “11/63”. Orig manual, test target. Target dated “1961”. Orig brown cardboard box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent with minimal handling marks. Slight finish wear on high points. Minor handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box solid with light scuff marks, slight tearing on label. 2) WALTHER P38. SN 333470. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm Para”. Marked on left trigger guard web “70”, stag antler/eagle “N” proof. Right side of slide marked eagle “N”. Eagle “N” proof on front of bbl. Alloy frame. Black plastic grips. Two Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazines. Orig manual, test target. Steel cleaning rod. Orig brown cardboard box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent with minimal handling marks. Slight finish wear on high points. Minor handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box solid with light scuff marks. Factory target is split along seams with considerable tearing. 51569-635, 51569-636 GER (800-1,200) – Lot 3105

*◊ SCARCE WALTHER P38 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MODEL PISTOL IN BOX.

SN 446400. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P38 100 Jahre”, Walther banner, “1886-1986”. Right side of slide marked eagle “N”, SN, “INTERARMS”/”ALEXANDRIA/VIRGINIA” within logo, “MADE IN GERMANY”. “9 PARA” on front of bbl. Marked on right side of frame eagle “N”, “IE”, stag antler. Alloy frame. Black plastic grips. Two Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazines. Plastic cleaning rod. Factory test target and manual. Orignal box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Extremely light handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box fine with light scuff marks. 51569-539 GER (800-1,200) – Lot 3106

*LOT OF FOUR AUTOMATIC PISTOLS.

1) LUR PANZER. SN 79835. Cal. 22LR. 4-5/8″ bbl. Spanish made copy of Luger pistol. Black plastic grips marked “PANZER”. Matching SNs. One mag. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Retains most of finish with light dings and handling marks. Grips fine with light handling marks. Excellent bore. Good working order. 2) AMERICAN ARMS P98. SN 002969. Cal. 22LR. 5″ bbl. Designed by Erma-Werke. Looks like a P38. Made in USA. One mag, orig box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Slight handling marks. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. 3) P. BERETTA MOD 20. SN BE19353V. Cal. 25. 2-1/4″ bbl. Made in USA. Black plastic grips. Orig box, manual and cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine. Light handling marks. Excellent working order. Fine grips with light handling marks. Excellent bore. 4) MARS POCKET. NSN. Cal. 25. 2-1/8″ bbl. French made. Orig grips. Proper mag. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good showing considerable finish wear. Markings clear. Good working order. Orig grips good showing some wear. Bore is dirty. C&R 51569-224, 51569-225, 51569-226, 51569-227 GER (800-1,200) – Lot 3107

*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. Excellent working order. Bore is worn with pitting and roughness throughout. Holster is solid with scuff marks and scratches. Strong stitching. 51709-8 GER (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 3306

*LOT OF THREE NON-IMPORT MARKED WALTHER P1 PISTOLS IN THEIR STORAGE WRAP, TWO UNOPENED.

1) WALTHER P1. SN 155519. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl with black anodized frame and black phosphate slide bbl and magazine. 8-rnd capacity. Pistol is still sealed in its arsenal storage package with a storage date of 11/92. Traditional German police/military issue with 2-pc checkered plastic grips. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: As new, as probably arsenal refinished. Storage bag still sealed for long term storage. C&R 2) WALTHER P1. SN 202515. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl black anodized frame with grey/green phosphate finish on slide, bbl and other steel components. 2-pc checkered black plastic grips. Slide is dated 11-81 with storage bag still sealed and dated 05/90. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Gun is as new as probably re-built. Still in sealed storage bag with German storage documents still sealed in bag. C&R 3) WALTHER P1. SN 005849. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl black anodized aluminum frame with black phosphate side bbl and smaller components. Traditional Walther banner address with the designation “P1 9mm”. Gun is housed in its arsenal storage plastic bag with arsenal ID certificate. Dated May of 1987. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Gun is as new, as re-built in storage bag that has been opened for inspection by previous owner. C&R 51569-647, 51569-648, 51569-654 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3307

*WALTHER AC40 P38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 4354b. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “ac/40”, SN. Marked “ac” on left trigger guard web. Eagle “359” inspected. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Proper numbered magazine is not matching. Chocolate brown Bakelite grips. Accompanied by brown leather clam shell holster marked on back “bdr43”, eagle WaA86, “P38”. CONDITION: Good, showing considerable finish loss. Markings are clear. Dings in metal at muzzle. Light dings, handling marks overall. Some finish remaining. Bore has sharp rifling with a minor spot of roughness at top, about half way down. Grips show dings and handling marks. Excellent working order. Holster is solid, leather is soft and pliable. Stitching is solid. Hold down strap has been replaced. 51709-5 GER (3,000-4,500) C&R – Lot 3308

*◊LOT OF THREE POST-WAR WALTHER P38 PISTOLS IN BOXES.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 184037. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do”/”P38 Cal.9mm”, SN. Right side of slide marked “Nds” inside square/”9/62″. “Nds” inside square marking on left trigger guard web. Matching numbers on frame, slide and bbl. Two proof marks on front of bbl. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Two Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazines, one dated “9/62″, the other is undated. With matching factory box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection of Noted Expert and Author, Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with minimal handling marks. All markings clear. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Bottom half of box is a different color than the lid, otherwise box is solid with light scuff marks. 2) WALTHER P38. SN 291008. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “P38 Cal 9mm”, eagle “N”, SN. Marked on right side of frame “Made in West-Germany”. Marked on left trigger guard web “68”, stag antler/eagle “N”. Eagle “N” marked on front of bbl. Matching SNs on slide, frame and bbl. Matte finish. Checkered black plastic grips. Two magazines marked “P1″/”9mmX19”. With matching cardboard box, unmarked aside from factory label. Steel cleaning rod. Factory test target dated “1966”. Proper manual. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with minimal handling marks. Excellent bore. Excellent grips. Excellent working order. All markings clear. Box solid with scuff marks, good end label. Period staple repair to one corner of lid. 3) WALTHER P38 II. SN 008442E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38/II Cal.9mm”. Marked on left trigger guard web “69”, stag antler/eagle “N”. Eagle “N” proofed on front of bbl. Right side of slide marked eagle “N”, “7/69”, “INTERARMS”/”ALEXANDRIA/VIRGINIA” within logo. Marked on right side of frame “Made in West-Germany”. Matching SNs on bbl and frame. Matte finish. Checkered black plastic grips. Three magazines marked Walther banner, “P38 9mm”. Factory matching cardboard box. Steel cleaning rod. Factory test target. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine with minimal handling marks. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box solid with scuff marks and 2 scratches on lid, good end label. IMPORT 51569-516, 51569-521, 51569-533 GER (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3309

*LOT OF TWO POST-WAR COMMERCIAL WALTHER CUTAWAYS, P38 STYLE, WITH CASES.

1) WALTHER P1. NSN. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. This is a P1 model, post-war commercial gun. Alloy frame. Slide, bbl, and frame are cutaway to show mechanism. Cutaway areas are highlighted with red paint. Aside from standard safety markings and part of A on left side of frame just behind takedown lever, this gun appears to be unmarked. Standard black plastic checkered grips. Standard post-war commercial Walther banner “P38 9mm” marked magazine. Accompanied by blue leatherette case. Walther banner on inside of lid on red satin lining. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent condition throughout with minor handling marks. Case has minor scuff marks on lid. C&R 2) WALTHER P4. SN s022. Cal. 9mm. 4.5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner “P4 Kal. 9mm”. Left side of bbl lug marked “849”. Left side of slide and frame have matching SNs. Alloy frame. Slide, frame, bbl, grips, and magazine are cut away to show internals. Cutaway parts highlighted with red paint. Cutaway magazine marked Walther banner “P38 9mm”. Black plastic checkered grips. Accompanied by blue leatherette case, Walther banner marked on lid. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine, with light wear/handling marks on front of trigger guard. Light handling marks on grips. Good functioning order. Case has extremely minor handling marks. C&R 51569-577, 51569-583 GER (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3310

*◊LOT OF THREE WALTHER POST-WAR PISTOLS IN BOXES: 1 P38, 1 P4, 1 PP.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 359840. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38”. Marked on left trigger guard web “74”, stag antler/eagle “N”. Right side of slide marked eagle “N”, SN, “INTERARMS”/”ALEXANDRIA/VIRGINIA” within logo, “MADE IN GERMANY”. “9 PARA”, eagle “N” proof on front of bbl. Alloy frame. Black plastic grips. Two Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazines. Factory test target. Factory matching cardboard box. Steel cleaning rod. Proper manual. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine showing minimal handling marks. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box solid, lid and bottom slightly crushed on bottom left corner, light scuff marks, label is clear. 2) WALTHER P38 IV. SN 607181. Cal. 9mm. 4-3/8″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/Walther banner, “Modell P38IV Cal.9mm”, “Made in”/”W. Germany”. Marked on right side of frame eagle “N”, “IB”, stag antler. Right side of slide marked eagle “N”, “INTERARMS”/”ALEXANDRIA/VIRGINIA” within logo. “9 PARA” on front of bbl. Alloy frame. Black plastic grips. Two Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazines. Factory brown cardboard box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine with light handling marks. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box is solid with light scuff marks, good end label. IMPORT 3) WALTHER PP. SN 437770. Cal. 7.65mm. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner/”Made in W. Germany”, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”Modell PP Cal.7,65mm”. Eagle “N” proofed on bbl and slide. Bbl dated “74” followed by stag antler proof. Right side of frame has “R-P” in a circle stamped over last 2 digits of SN. Orig black plastic grips. Walther banner, “cal.7,65mm” marked magazine with plastic finger rest at bottom. Orig plastic box with manual and test target. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good showing wear. Slight wear on high points and grip straps. Grips are worn but solid. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Plastic finger rest on bottom of magazine pushed down at back. Box good. 51569-529, 51569-584, 51569-622 GER (1,200-1,750) – Lot 3311

*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF THREE NON-IMPORT MARKED WEST GERMAN P1 POLICE OR MILITARY 9MM PISTOLS.

1) WALTHER P1. SN 156291. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl with black anodized aluminum frame. Traditional P1 configuration, however, numbers matching slide is marked “P38”. Grey/green phosphate finish on slide, bbl and other small steel components. Gun is packaged for long term storage and its repack date is 11-92. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: As new as probably refinished by government arsenal. Storage bag is still sealed with inspection certificate. C&R 2) WALTHER P1. SN 036402. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl with black anodized aluminum frame and black phosphate slide bbl and other small steel components. Traditional P1″ configuration, however, slide is marked with “Mauser” banner and dated 11-82. Black 2-pc traditional Walther grips, packaged for long term storage with a possible re-build date of 11-84. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Handgun is as new, however, possibly arsenal refinished. Stored in plastic arsenal long term bag that has been slightly opened to visually inspect SN. Gun has never been removed. C&R 3) WALTHER P1. SN 260256. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl, black anodized aluminum frame with black phosphate slide, bbl and small components. Slide dated 9/76 manufacture with a re-build date of 11/84. Gun is housed in plastic long term storage bag with spare magazine and rust resistant paper. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: As new as re-built. Storage bag has been slightly opened to view and inspect SN only; firearm has never been removed. C&R 51569-651, 51569-652, 51569-653 TDW (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3312

*◊LOT OF TWO WALTHER P88 PISTOLS IN BOXES.

1) WALTHER P88. SN 003187. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide SN, Walther banner, “P88”, “Made in Germany”. Right side of slide marked “INTERARMS”, “ALEXANDRIA/VA.”. Marked on right side of frame eagle “N”, “II”, stag antler. Bbl marked on right side Walther banner, “9mmX19″/eagle “N” proof, SN. Black plastic grips. Matching numbers on frame, slide and bbl. Two Walther banner, “P88 9X19mm” marked 15 round magazines. Factory test target and box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box excellent with minor scuff marks. IMPORT 2) WALTHER P88. SN 103371. Cal. 9mm. 3-3/4″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide SN, Walther banner, “P88COMPACT”. Right side of slide marked “INTERARMS ALEXANDRIA/VA.”/”MADE IN GERMANY”. Marked on right side of frame eagle “N”, “KF”, stag antler. Bbl marked on right side Walther banner, “9mmX19″/eagle “N” proof. Black plastic grips. Matching numbers on frame and slide. Two Walther banner, “MEC-GAR” marked 10 round magazines. Factory test target and box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box excellent with minor scuff marks. IMPORT 51569-575, 51569-576 GER (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3313

*RARE LATE WAR WALTHER COMMERCIAL P38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 25253. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “Walther” in banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther. Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther’s Patent Cal. 9 m/m”, “Mod. P38” on left side of slide. Right side of slide with Eagle N commercial proof. Left side of frame with SN and eagle N commercial proof as well. Proof also found on right side of bbl lug. Matching SNs on bbl, frame, and slide. Proper SN range. This gun is described on p. 140, pictured on p. 141 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Magazine marked “P.38v/U”. Brown Bakelite grips. Accompanied by brown leather commercial shoulder holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine retaining most of its orig finish. Thin on sides of the slide and wear on high points and grip strap. Some slight discoloration on left side by markings, also at front of frame on bottom. Excellent working order. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Markings are clear. Holster appears to be for a different type of gun but is in good condition. 51569-209 GER (1,250-1,750) C&R – Lot 3314

*LOT OF TOW DUAL TONE P-38 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) MAUSER BYF 41 P38. SN 3103e. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “byf/44” SN on left side of slide. WaA135 inspected. Matching numbers on bbl, slide, and frame. Black grips. Proper blued bbl with phosphate frame and slide. Non-standard issue. Further explained on p. 30, pictured on p. 33 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. “P.38v” marked magazine. Accompanied by post-war black leather pebble grain holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine condition, showing finish wear on high points and sides of slide. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Grips have light handling marks. Holster is worn but solid. C&R 2) SVW 45 P38. SN 8295e. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “svw/45”, SN on left side of slide. WaA135 inspected. Matching SNs on frame, slide, and bbl. Proper blued bbl, phosphate slide and frame. Brown Bakelite grips. This gun is further explained on p. 35, pictured on p. 37 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. “P.38v” magazine. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked “?kk/44”, “P.38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good with a good amount of orig finish showing honest wear, some areas of discoloration and minor surface rust. Markings are clear. Grips show light handling marks. Excellent bore. Holster shows wear, strong stitching, markings are worn. C&R 51569-307, 51569-327 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3315

*LOT OF TWO MAUSER P-38 PISTOLS 44 BYF & 43 BYF.

1) MAUSER P38. SN 6764g. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “byf/43” and SN on left side of slide. Eagle 135 inspected. Matching numbers on bbl, frame, slide, and magazine. First digit of SN appears to be a period overstamp on the slide, frame and bbl. Very dark Bakelite grips. This gun is explained on p. 21, pictured on p. 22 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. Magazine is marked “1/6764” on the floor plate, no other markings. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked “cww”, eagle swastika WaA 392, “1943”, “P38″ on back. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good retaining most of its orig finish. Markings are clear. Excellent working order. Bore is worn with light pitting. Grips are fine with light handling marks. Holster has light scuff marks, strong stitching and good marks. C&R 2) MAUSER P38. SN 5101d. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “byf/44”, SN, “WaA135” inspected. Black grips. Matching SNs on frame, slide, and bbl. This gun is explained on pgs. 28 & 34, pictured p. 32 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. “P.38v/U WaA135” marked phosphate magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster. Marked on back “lyo”, “1944”, “P.38”, inspector’s mark is weak. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine condition retaining most of the orig phosphate finish. Markings are clear. Excellent bore with sharp rifling. Excellent working order. Grips are excellent with light handling marks. Holster has light scuff marks. Stitching is solid. C&R 51569-205, 51569-211 GER (1,200-1,800) – Lot 3316

*◊LOT OF TWO MAUSER BYF 44 PISTOLS, ONE WITH HZA MARKINGS.

1) BYF 44 MAUSER P38. SN 1761t. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “byf44” on left side of slide. Orig numbers on slide and bbl have been X-d out with a matching number to the frame, stamped at a later date. Frame and slide are “WaA 135” inspected. “cyq” marked bbl. “jvd” marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked on back “bla/1944” Eagle WaA159 and “P38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good as properly arsenal refinished. Markings are clear. Some slight pitting under finish in a few areas on frame. Excellent working order. Bore is good with light pitting. Grips with light handling marks. Holster with light scuff marks, strong stitching and slits in front from period GI embellishment. C&R IMPORT 2) MAUSER P38. SN 2629w. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl marked “P.38”, “byf 44” on left side of slide. Matching SN on slide, frame, and bbl. WaA 135 proofs on right side of slide, as well as rare HZa mark. Post-war Austrian BH marking on left side of frame just after SN. Brown Bakelite grips. This gun is explained in further detail on p. 224, pictured on p. 225 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. Unmarked magazine. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked on back “ros 1944”, eagle WaA159 and “P38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good as redone for post-war police issue. Some light pinprick pitting on slide, bbl and frame. Excellent working order. Bore with very light pitting. Grips are fine. Magazine fair. Holster very good with light scuffs marks and strong stitching. C&R IMPORT 51569-100, 51569-110 GER (800-1,500) – Lot 3317