*◊LOT OF TWO BYF P-38 PISTOLS DATED 42 & 43.

1) MAUSER P38. SN 2158a. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38 byf/42”. SN on left of slide. Eagle 135 inspector’s mark. Matching SNs on frame, slide and bbl. Dark Bakelite grips. This gun is described on p. 18, pictured p. 19, of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. “P.38v eagle 359” marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked “jhg/42” eagle WaA286, “P.38″ on back. Belt loops on holster are secured by rivets no evidence of stitching. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good condition overall, retaining a fair amount of orig blue with honest finish wear. Bore is excellent with strong rifling. Excellent working order. Holster is solid with scuff marks and strong stitching. C&R 2) BYF 43/MAUSER P38. SN 9215c. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “byf/43”, SN. Eagle 135 inspected. Matching numbers on frame, slide, and bbl. Black grips. “P.38v/U” WaA135 marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “ewx/1943”, WaA195, “P38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good, retaining most of the finish. Markings are clear. Bore has light pitting. Grips have light scratches and handling marks. Holster is solid, showing wear with strong stitching. C&R IMPORT 51569-212, 51569-318 GER (1,200-1,600) – Lot 3318

*◊LOT OF MAUSER BYF P-38 PISTOLS DATED 1943.

1) BYF/43 P38. SN 1004n. Cal. 9 mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “byf/43” SN. “Eagle 135” inspected. Properly missing one of the inspector’s stamps on right side of slide. Further explained on p. 97, pictured on p. 98 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. Brown Bakelite grips. Matching numbers on frame, slide, and bbl. The first two digits on bbl number appear to be period overstamped. “P.38v” eagle 135 marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster. Marked on back “clg/43” eagle WaA866 “P.38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Gun is very good, showing finish wear on the top of the gun and front grip strap. Markings are clear. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster shows wear consistent with use. Stitching is solid. C&R 2) BYF 43/MAUSER P38. SN 5603a. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “byf/43”, SN. Eagle 135 inspector’s mark. Walther made, “ac” marked bbl. Austrian eagle BH proof mark to right of SN on frame. Matching numbers on frame, slide and bbl. Dark brown grips. This gun is described on p. 243, pictured on p. 242 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. Post war commercial banner WALTHER, “P38 9mm” marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell leather holster dated 1943. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good as refurbished for Austrian police issue. Areas of light pitting. Majority of proper finish with wear on high points. Bore has light pitting. Excellent working order. Grips are fine. Holster is solid with strong stitching, markings are worn. C&R IMPORT 51569-302, 51569-334 GER (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3319

*TWO FINE FRENCH SVW P-38 PISTOLS DATED 45 & 46.

1) SVW P38. SN 36. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl marked “P.38”, “svw/45” on left side of slide. Five-pointed French star on right side of slide. WaA135 marked on bbl. Matching numbers on slide, bbl, and frame. Black grips. This gun is explained on p. 50, pictured on p. 51 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. “P38/U” marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather pebble grained holster, appears to be unmarked. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: About good with no finish remaining. With some light pitting and minor surface rust. Markings are clear. Bore is worn with good rifling. Good working order. Holster fine, solid stitching. C&R 2) SVW P38. SN 6861k. Cal. 9 mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P38”, “svw/46”, SN. Date stamping is weak. Five-pointed French star on right side of slide. Metal grips. Matching SNs on slide, frame, and bbl. This gun is described on p. 47, pictured on p.48 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. “P.38v” marked magazine. Accompanied by brown leather flap holster, marked on back “P.38 jwa/4”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining most of the orig special polish finish. Magazine appears to be refinished. Exceedingly minimal handling marks. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster is very good, showing wear, strong stitching. C&R 51569-125, 51569-298 GER (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3320

*LOT OF TWO FRENCH PISTOLS, ONE DOUBLE ZERO SERIES.

1) SVW 46 P38. SN 6468k. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “svw/46”, SN on left side of slide. Five-pointed French star on right side of slide. French circled flaming grenade police proof on left trigger guard web. French cloverleaf stamp is located under the grips on the left side of the frame. Markings further explained on p. 56, gun pictured on p. 57 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. Matching SNs on bbl, frame, and slide. Magazine marked “P.38v/U”, markings hard to read due to French phosphate finish. Accompanied by unmarked holster, back appears to be pressed cardboard, front of holster flap and pouch are black leather. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine, with most of orig phosphate finish on gun and grips. Light handling marks. Markings are clear. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster is very good with minor scuff marks to leather. C&R 2) CYQ P-38. SN 0043. Cal. 9mm. Rare Spreewerke P38 marked “cvq” in “00” series block. Standard configuration P38 with 5″ bbl having drift adjustable front sight and thick rear sight. Left side of slide marked “P.38” followed by “cvq” and full SN. Safety positions “S” in white and “F” in red. Full SN is repeated on left side of frame, under bbl and on locking block. “U” inspection marking on right side of slide, and left side of frame. Late, dark brown ribbed grips with the left panel having a rectangular recess for lanyard loop. Eagle “88” inspected magazine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Nearly 100% of re-dipped salt blue with no evidence of polishing or metal refurbishment. The safety positions have been re-painted with a freshened white “S” and a freshened red “F”. Locking block is correctly in-the-white. Left grip panel is excellent with the right panel having noticeable losses near the base. Excellent mag. Bright bore with strong rifling. Excellent manual mechanics. A scarce variation whose desirability should out-weigh other factors. C&R 51569-357, 51569-707 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3321

*TWO CYQ SPREEWERKE P-38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTERS.

1) CYQ P38. SN 499. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “cyq/499”, “S” on left side of slide. Czech lion proof mark on top of bbl. Eagle/swastika on right side of slide. “E” on left side of trigger web and “46” on right side. Matching numbers on bbl, frame, slide, and magazine. Black grips. “jvd” marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked on back “bla/1944”, eagle WaA 159 and “P38”. This gun is explained on pgs. 48-49, pictured on p. 50 of Warren Buxton’s book “The P-38 Pistol” Vol III. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining most of its orig finish. Markings are clear. Excellent bore. Grips with light scratches and light handling marks. Excellent working order. Holster is fine with solid stitching and clear markings. C&R 2) CYQ P38. SN 6078C. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “cyq” and SN on left side of slide. Eagle 88 inspected. Matching SNs on slide, frame and bbl. Proper magazine is unmarked. Brown bakelite grips. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked “joa 1943” and “P38” on back. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with most of its orig finish. Wear on high points and grip strap. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster is solid, stitching is good, belt loops appear to be replacements, markings are worn. Holster has 3 holes in the back, one being through the bottom. C&R 51569-120, 51569-282 GER (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3322

*◊LOT OF THREE WALTHER AC 43 P-38 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 1484m. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl marked “P.38”, SN and “ac43” on left side of slide. Eagle 359 inspector’s marks. Marks matching on frame, slide, and bbl. Brown bakelite grips. Magazine marked “P.38v” and eagle 359 inspected. Accompanied by brown leather clam shell holster marked “hft/43”, inspector’s mark and “P38″ marking are weak. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine retaining most of its orig finish with slight wear at high points and minor handling wear. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Chamber is bright. Excellent working order. Markings are sharp and clear. Holster is solid with strong stitching. C&R 2) WALTHER P38. SN 456M. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl marked “P.38”, SN and “ac43” on left side of slide. Eagle 359 proof. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. “jvd” marked magazine. Black grips. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked on back upside-down eagle WaA938, large oak leaf with a “9” in the middle, “1944” and “P38”. Other markings in ink on inside flap. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good with more than half orig finish. Light pitting and surface rust here and there. Good working order. Bore dirty with strong rifling. Holster solid with good markings, strong stitching. Evidence of a cap device having been affixed to flap. C&R 3) WALTHER AC 43 P38. SN 6267h. Cal. 9 mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38” with “ac/43” stamped over the “8”, “ac/43”, SN. Eagle 359 inspected. Austrian BH proof on left side of frame after SN. Matching numbers of bbl, frame, and slide. Brown Bakelite grips. This gun is described on p. 206, pictured on p. 207 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. Eagle 88 marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster weakly marked on back with: 9 within an oak leaf above 1943 in stylized rectangle, WaA938, “P.38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good with majority of finish. Markings are clear. Bore shows wear with light pitting throughout. Excellent working order. Fine grips. Magazine has slight dent in bottom of right side as well as some minor surface rust. Holster shows wear and handling marks. Separation of stitching along inner edge of holster, the remainder appears to be solid. C&R IMPORT 51569-114, 51569-126, 51569-396 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3323

*PAIR OF WALTHER AC 42 P-38 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 276i. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “ac/42” on left side of slide. Matching numbers on frame, slide, and bbl. Eagle 359 inspector’s proof. Brown bakelite grips. This gun is explained on p. 227, pictured on p. 229 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol.III by Warren Buxton. Eagle 359 marked magazine with non-matching SN electric penciled into spine. Accompanied by brown leather holster, dyed black, marked “dvr/42/eagle WaA170” and “P38″ on back. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good retaining a good amount of finish with a few minor areas of roughness. Markings clear. Grips excellent. Bore is rough with visible rifling. Excellent working order. Holster solid with replacement belt loop, stitching gone from bottom of orig loop. Markings on holster questionable. C&R 2) WALTHER/AC 42 P38. SN 8187. Cal. 9 mm. 5” bbl. Marked “P.38”, “ac/42”, SN on left side of slide. Eagle 359 inspected. Matching SN’s on bbl, frame, and slide. Dark brown Bakelite grips. This gun is described on p. 240, pictured on p. 241 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Magazine marked “P.38”, eagle 359. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “gcx/1942” eagle swastika WaA930, “P38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine, with slight finish wear on high points. Thinning finish on front strap. All markings clear. Grips have handling marks. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster has light scuff marks, stitching is solid. C&R 51569-108, 51569-366 GER (1,250-2,000) – Lot 3324

*PAIR OF ZERO SERIES WALTHER AC45 P-38 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 026544. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38” and “ac 45” on left side of slide. Eagle/359 proof on right side of slide. Matching numbers on bbl and frame. Light brown bakelite grips. This gun is explained further on p. 208, pictured p. 209 in The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. “JVD” marked magazine. Accompanied by proper black leather pebble grained clam shell holster marked on back. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good, retaining majority of orig finish. Markings crisp and clear. Grips are free from cracks. Good working order. Bore has light pitting with strong rifling. Condition of magazine matches gun. Holster solid with strong stitching, slight pulling at top. C&R 2) 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. This gun is described on p. 266, pictured on p. 267 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. “P.38v” marked magazine. Accompanied by scarce pressed cardboard holster. No visible markings on holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine condition, retaining most of orig finish. Markings are clear. Light dings along the right side of slide. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster shows wear consistent with use. Hole in flap. C&R 51569-134, 51569-299 GER (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3325

*◊LOT OF THREE P38 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) WALTHER/AC42 P38. SN 3994b. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “ac/42”, SN. Eagle “359” inspected. Matching numbers on frame, slide and bbl. Has unusual round pin at rear of frame below hammer, “M” marked on left side. Dark brown Bakelite grips. “P.38v”, eagle “359” marked magazine. Brown leather flap holster marked on back “5567”/”P.38″/”jwa”/”4″. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Refinished. Light to moderate pitting on exterior bbl, sides of slide. Minor pitting on frame. Markings are clear. Grips fine with light handling marks. Bore worn with roughness. Good working order. Holster solid showing wear, markings clear, stitching solid with some pull through on flap, leather is weak on back at bottom. C&R 2) WALTHER P38. SN 16746. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. SN marked on front of bbl, left side and top of slide and both sides of frame. Eagle/”359″ proof on right side of bbl slide. Does not appear to have any other markings. Dark brown Bakelite grips. “P.38v”/”U” marked magazine. Unmarked brown leather flap holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good with finish wear on high points and grip straps. Some light pitting on sides of slide. Very minor surface rust in a few areas. Markings are clear. Bore good with roughness. Excellent working order. Grips very good showing some wear. Holster solid, stitching is good, slight flaking to inner flap and mag pocket. C&R IMPORT 3) WALTHER P38. SN 9259. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. SN marked on front of bbl, left side of slide and left side of frame. East German “A.B.”/”9” in wreath marking on left side of frame. Crown “N” mark on bottom of bbl. Brown Bakelite grips. “P.38″ marked magazine. Unmarked worn black leather pebble grain flap holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: 1/4” crack in right side of slide. Otherwise good with finish wear on high points and grip straps. Possible arsenal refurbish. Good bore, strong rifling and roughness. Fine grips with light handling marks. Good working order. Holster solid with strong stitching, showing wear. C&R 51569-63, 51569-103, 51569-367 GER (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3326

*LOT OF THREE WWII P38 PISTOLS.

1) CYQ P38. SN 01866. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Spreewerke, Zero Series. Marked on left side of slide “P.38 cyq”, SN. Marked on right side of slide “U”, eagle proof. Marked on left side of frame SN, “UL”. Dark brown Bakelite grips. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. “jvd” marked magazine. 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. Bore has strong rifling with areas of roughness. Excellent working order. C&R 2) WALTHER P38. SN 9843i. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, SN, “ac 44”. Eagle “359” proofs. Brown Bakelite grips. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. “P.38”, eagle “359” marked magazine. 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. Fine bore. Excellent working order. C&R 3) SVW 45 P38. SN 6007g. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Mauser, French Police marked. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “svw/45”, SN. Bbl marked on left lug eagle “WaA135”. Metal grips. French 5-pointed star on right side of slide. Parkerized type finish. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. “P.38v” marked magazine. 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. C&R 51569-559, 51569-561, 51569-562 GER (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3327

*◊LOT OF FOUR WALTHER PISTOLS: 1 MOD HP, 2 P38, 1 P1.

1) WALTHER H.P.. SN 17423. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.)”/”Walther’s Patent Cal. 9m/m”, “Mod HP”/SN. Marked on left side of frame SN, Austrian eagle, “BH”. Marked on right side of slide commercial “N” proof. SN on right side of frame. Front of bbl with SN and post-war proofs. SN and eagle N proof on right side top of slide. All SNs matching on slide, frame and bbl. Dark brown Bakelite grips. Magazine marked “P.38”, eagle “359”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Slide markings are weak due to Austrian police refinish. Very good with handling marks and finish wear on high points as well as front grip strap. Wear typical of police issued gun. Very good bore with strong rifling and minor frosting. Slide does not always lock back. Action in good working order. Grips show normal handling marks. C&R IMPORT 2) WALTHER P38. SN 092541. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm”, SN. Marked on right side of slide eagle proof, “2/60”. Marked on right side of frame “MADE IN W GERMANY”/two eagle number proofs next to another mark that has been X-d out. Marked on left side of frame “INTERARMS.ALEX.,VA.”/SN. Matching SNs on frame, slide and bbl. Black plastic checkered grips. Alloy frame. Magazine marked Walther banner, “P38 9mm”, “12/59”. Extra magazine marked Walther banner, “P38 9mm”, circle dot proof mark at top of magazine at spine. Not matching period Walther cardboard box with Interarms manual. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with light handling marks consistent with use and finish wear on high points. Grips with light handling marks. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box solid with light scuff marks. C&R IMPORT 3) WALTHER P38. SN 010383. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm”, SN. Marked on right side of slide eagle “129”, “2/60”. Front of bbl and right side of frame have two eagle proofs. Left side of frame marked with SN, “W1.77”. Matching numbers on frame, slide and bbl. Raised seam along top of bbl. Checkered black plastic grips. Alloy frame. Magazine marked Walther banner, “P38 9mm” on left side. “1005-12-120-0892 10/59″ marked on spine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with light handling marks. All markings clear. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Grips have minor handling marks. C&R IMPORT 4) WALTHER P1. SN 037236. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “P1 Kal 9mm”/”10/80” star, SN. Square eagle proof on right side of slide, frame and front of bbl. Left side of frame marked SN, “W5.82 Bw”. Right side of frame marked “DK 3/99”. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Magazine marked Walther banner, “P38 9mm” on left side. “1005-12-120-0892 1/58″ marked on spine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good retaining most of orig finish. Light handling marks and finish wear on high points. Markings all clear. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Grips have minor handling marks. 1” crack on left grip behind slide release lever. Missing lanyard staple from bottom of left side of frame. C&R IMPORT 51569-400, 51569-506, 51569-567, 51569-594 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3328

*◊LOT OF FOUR P38 PISTOLS.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 309065. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm”. Marked on left trigger guard web “68”, stag antler/eagle “N”. Right side of slide marked eagle “N”, “9/66”. SN on left side of frame may have been restamped. Eagle “N” proof on front of bbl. Alloy frame. Black plastic grips. Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazine. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good showing wear and handling marks mostly on frame. Slight finish wear on high points on bbl and slide. All markings clear. Light scratches on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. 2) WALTHER P38. SN 3542. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P38”, SN, “ac 44”. Eagle “359” proofs on right side of slide. Has writing in Cyrillic on right side of slide. Swastika proofs removed from frame and slide. Orig number on left side of frame has been X-d out. Matching number stamped on right side of frame. 5-pointed star on right trigger guard web. Matching numbers on frame, slide and bbl. Bbl marked with crown “N” proof underneath. Dark brown Bakelite grips. Eagle “88” marked magazine. “1941” dated black leather holster appears to have been made for a different type of gun. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good as refurbished. Finish wear on high points and front grip strap. Light pitting under finish on left front of slide. Fine grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster shows considerable use and wear with resewn belt loops. C&R 3) MANURHIN P1. SN 229300. 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 flower proof. Marked on right side of slide “3”/crossed cannons/”34″ proof as well as eagle/swastika proof. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Black plastic grips. Electroless nickel finish. Alloy frame. Two “P1″/”9mmX19” marked magazines, finished same as pistol. “1963” black leather German police holster, missing one shoulder strap loop. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with minimal wear. All markings clear. Light handling marks on grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster with scuff and handling marks. IMPORT 4) WALTHER P38. SN N1063. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide with SN. No markings on right side of slide. Left side of frame marked with East German “A.B.”/”9” in wreath proof. Also marked with eagle and crown “U” proofs. Underside of bbl marked crown “N”/”853”. SN on front of bbl. Matching numbers on slide, frame, bbl, takedown lever and magazine. Steel frame. Magazine unmarked except for SN. Black Bakelite grips. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good showing typical handling marks and minor wear. All markings clear. Grips have wear and handling marks. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. C&R 51569-62, 51569-592, 51569-593, 51569-625 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3329

*LATER PRODUCTION WALTHER MOD. HP P38 PISTOL WITH FACTORY WOOD CASE.

SN 050. Cal. 7.65mm Para. 5″ bbl. Marked WALTHER in a banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walthers Patent Cal.7.65mm Para”, “Mod.HP” on left side of slide. Right side of slide marked with late commercial eagle N proof and SN. Front of bbl marked “7.65 PARA”. Right side of frame marked “CAT1063” eagle/N, “AA”, antler. Both magazines are banner WALTHER marked, “P 38/cal 7.65mm Para”. Checkered wood grips. Unmarked steel cleaning rod. Comes in wood case with banner WALTHER on lid and WALTHER leather label marked “P 38/ 1938-1998/ 60 Jahre Walther Heerespistole/ Waffenfabrik Walther.Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/ Carl Walther GmbH Waffenfabrik. Ulm/Donau”. Comes with orig test target, manual, and card. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Gun is very fine, exhibiting minimal wear, if any. Excellent bore, excellent working order, excellent grips. Wood case has light handling marks. Edges of label are slightly curled from box lid. 51569-279 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3330

*BANNER WALTHER ZERO SERIES P38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN 012282. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked Walther in a banner, “P.38”, SN, eagle 359 inspected. Matching SN’s on bbl, frame, slide, and magazine. Black checkered plastic grips. Magazine has SN stamped in floorplate, matching SN on right side in electric pencil. Non-matching SN in electric pencil mostly removed on left side. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “A.FISCHER/BERLINC.2/1939”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good, with extremely light pinprick pitting along edges of right side of slide, a few minor spots on bbl and around the trigger guard also on the right side. Finish wear to high points. Markings are clear. Bore has strong rifling, showing wear with roughness. Excellent working order. Grips are very good with light handling marks. Holster is solid with light scuff marks and strong stitching. 51569-372 GER (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 3331

*VERY SCARCE SWEDISH MARKED WALTHER MOD. HP M/39 P38 PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

SN H1147. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked WALTHER banner “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther’s Patent Cal. 9m/m”, “Mod.HP”, on left side of slide with Swedish regimental mark of “I17No8” above factory markings. Prewar commercial crown N proofs on right side of slide, frame and bbl. Matching SN’s on frame, bbl and slide. Slide is properly SN’d on the inside. This is a first variation M/39 pistol with proper H prefix SN. Black grips. Magazine is marked “1345” on bottom left side, no other markings. This gun is discussed on pgs. 78-77 and photographed on p. 108 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by brown leather clam shell holster marked in ink on the inside of flap “FALTPOST/402 97”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine, retaining a good amount of early commercial blue. Finish wear on high points and grip strap. Grips are very good with light handling marks. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster is fine with minor handling marks and strong stitching. 51569-350 GER (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 3332

*◊PAIR OF POLICE MARKED P-38 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 246179. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/eagle “N” proof/”P38 Cal.9mm”. Marked on left trigger guard web “64”, stag antler/eagle “N”. Right side of slide marked with monogram “GNR” for Portuguese police issue. Eagle “N” proof on front of bbl. Alloy frame. Checkered black plastic grips. Magazine marked on bottom “MADE IN DENMARK”. With spare grips and non-matching Walther cardboard box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good showing considerable carry wear. Minor dings, extremely light pitting and minor surface rust on bbl and slide. Frame shows considerable finish wear. All markings clear. Bore very good with strong rifling. Grips show heavy wear from use. Spare grips very good with light handling marks. Box solid with scuff marks. C&R IMPORT 2) WALTHER HP. SN 15499. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide WALTHER inside a banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (THUR)/Walther’s Patent Cal. 9m/m”, “Mod.HP”. Eagle 359 German military proof on right side of slide along with commercial eagle N proof. Austrian eagle BH mark on left side of frame above trigger. “2.Kp” painted in yellow on front grip strap. Frame, bbl, and slide numbers are matching. “P.38v” marked magazine has a non-matching number lightly electric penciled into the spine. Brown Bakelite grips. This gun is described on pgs. 73 & 79, as well as photographed on p.78 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by brown leather clam shell military style holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good condition, retaining most of the orig finish with wear to the high points and light handling marks. Markings are clear. Bore has light pitting. Excellent working order. Grips show wear, hole in left grip. Magazine has pitting along the spine. Holster is fine with light scuff marks. C&R IMPORT 51569-77, 51569-337 GER (1,750-2,250) – Lot 3333

*WALTHER AND MAUSER P-38 PISTOLS DATED 44.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 8574e. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, SN and “ac44” on left side of slide. Eagle 359 inspector’s marks. Experimental copper finish. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. This gun is described on p. 256, pictured on p. 257 in The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Brown Bakelite grips. Phosphate “P.38v/U” marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked eagle WaA195 and “P.38″ on back. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine retaining most of orig copper finish with some slight wear on high points and grip strap. Excellent working order. Excellent bore. All markings clear. Holster is fine with light scuff marks, solid stitching. Inspector’s marking is weak. C&R 2) BYF/MAUSER P38. SN 5260q. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked “P.38”, “byf/44” and SN on left side of slide. Eagle/135, eagle/WaA135 inspected on the right side of the slide. Matching numbers on frame, slide, and bbl. Brown Bakelite grips. This gun is explained further on p. 25, pictured p. 26 in The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. Proper magazine. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked “gxy/1944” and “P38” on back. Large ink Nazi proof stamped inside flap. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine with a couple areas of pinprick pitting on bbl and front left edge of slide. All markings crisp and clear. Excellent working order. Grips are excellent. Excellent bore. Holster leather with slight scuff marks, stitching solid. C&R 51569-113, 51569-130 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3334

*PAIR OF SPREEWERKE PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) CYQ P38. SN 0670. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl marked “P.38”, “cyq” and SN on left side of slide. Marked on right side of slide “U” and eagle/swastika. Bbl lug marked on left side “U cyq”. Marked on right side “B d”. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Black grips. This gun is further explained on pgs. 161-162, pictured on p. 163 in The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. “jvd” marked magazine. Accompanied by brown leather pebble grained flap holster marked on back “bla”, “1944”, “P38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine retaining most of its orig finish with wear on the high points and front grip strap. Very good bore with slight roughness and sharp rifling. Excellent working order. Excellent grips. Holster fine with strong stitching. C&R 2) WALTHER P38. SN 1376. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of the FN made slide “P.38”,SN “ac/44”. Post-war Czech arsenal assembly markings on left side of frame and top of bbl, dated 46 on the right trigger web. SN’s on bbl, frame, and slide are matching. Black Bakelite grips. “jvd” marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked “BDR 43”, eagle “WaA88”, “P.38” on the back. This gun is explained on pgs. 48-49, and pictured on p. 52 of Warren Buxton’s book The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine condition with a majority of orig finish. Markings are all clear. Excellent working order. Excellent bore with sharp rifling. Holster has light scuff marks with solid stitching. C&R 51569-144, 51569-215 GER (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3335

Revised: 3/22/2017

Please Note: There is a typographical error. These are not NFA firearms.

**◊GROUP OF THREE AC-41 P-38 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 4328. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “ac/41” and SN on left side of slide. Marked “ac” on left trigger guard web. Eagle 359 inspected. Matching frame, bbl and slide. Dark brown Bakelite grips. This gun is described on p. 232, pictured p. 233 in The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Eagle 359 “P.38” marked magazine. SN’d magazine is not matching to the gun. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked “cww”, eagle swastika WaA 750 “1941”, “P38″ on back. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good plus with a good amount of its orig thinning high luster blue. Markings all clear. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster has some scratches and scuff marks, stitching is solid, markings are clear. C&R 2) WALTHER AC/41 P38. SN 2516b. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P.38”, “ac/41”, SN. Eagle 359 inspected. “ac” marked on left trigger web. Matching numbers on bbl, slide, and frame. Brown Bakelite grips. “P.38v” eagle 359 marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather Luger holster marked on back “gfg/1941” eagle swastika WaA101, “P.08”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good. Gun appears to be arsenal redone. Light pinprick pitting under dull military blued finish. All markings clear. Bore has light pitting. Grips have light handling marks. Magazine may be refinished. Holster is fine with light scuff marks, strong stitching, no tool. Holster markings are strong. C&R IMPORT 3) AC 41/WALTHER P38. SN 9824b. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “ac/41”, SN on left side of slide. Eagle 359 inspected on slide and bbl. Bbl and slide having orig matching SNs, frame SN is arsenal overstamped. There is an “a” after the SN on slide and bbl. Eagle 135 inspected on frame. Brown Bakelite grips. “P.38” eagle 135 marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked on back “P38/jwa/41”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Gun is fine as arsenal refurbished. Light pitting under finish on bbl. Markings are clear. Excellent bore. Excellent grips. Excellent working order. Holster is fine with light scuff marks, strong stitching, clear markings. NFA C&R IMPORT 51569-138, 51569-312, 51569-342 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3336

*◊LOT OF THREE WALTHER AC-44 P-38 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 7232c. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide “P38” “ac/44”, SN, “WaA135” inspected. Black grips. Phosphate slide and frame. Blued bbl. SN on frame, bbl and slide match. “jvd WaA706 P38” marked magazine. Accompanied by brown leather flap holster marked on back “gxy 1944 P38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection of Noted Expert and Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Gun is fine with minor finish wear. Slight discoloration on right side of slide, trigger, front strap. Excellent bore. Markings are clear. Grips have light handling marks. Holster is fine with light handling marks, strong stitching, well marked. C&R 2) AC44/WALTHER P38. SN 905f. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, SN “ac 44″ on left side of slide. Eagle 359 inspected. Matching SN on frame, slide, and bbl. Dark brown Bakelite grips. Eagle 359 “P.38” marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster. Marked on back “44” and “P.38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of the orig finish. Markings are clear. Excellent working order. Bore has strong rifling with roughness. Excellent working order. Fine grips with light handling marks. Finish on magazine may not be orig. Holster is solid with strong stitching. C&R IMPORT 3) AC 44/WALTHER P38. SN 4657. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P38”, “ac/44”, Eagle N, SN on left side of slide. WaA135 proofed on left side of frame. WaA135 and eagle N marked on left bbl lug. Eagle F police marking on right side of slide. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. Brown Bakelite grips. “P.38v/U” eagle WaA135 marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “lyo”, “WaA77”, “1944”, and “P.38”. Name and US GI service number written in green ink inside the holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good, retaining most of orig finish, however, the right side of slide may have been redone. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster is good with light scuff marks. Strong stitching. C&R 51569-218, 51569-313, 51569-346 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3337

*◊TWO SVW-46 P-38 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) SVW 46 P38. SN 6916k. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “svw/46”, SN on left side of slide. Five-pointed French star on right side of slide. Matching SN’s on bbl, frame, and slide. Metal grips. This gun is explained on p. 56, pictured on p. 59 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. II by Warren Buxton. “P.38″, WaA708,”jvd” marked magazine. Accompanied by unmarked post-war black leather pebble grain holster. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of the orig finish. Finish wear on high points with light handling marks. Metal grips have light handling marks with a good amount of the orig finish. Bore has strong rifling with slight roughness. Excellent working order. Holster is fine with strong stitching. C&R 2) SVW 45 P38. SN 7052k. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “svw/46”, SN on left side of slide. Five-pointed French star on right side of slide. Austrian BH marking on left side of frame just after SN. Matching SNs on bbl, frame, and slide. Metal grips. This gun is explained on p. 83, pictured on p. 89 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. III by Warren Buxton. Much later Walther banner “P38 9mm” magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “P38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of the finish. Metal grips do not match in color. All markings clear. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster is fine with light scuff marks and strong stitching. C&R IMPORT 51569-351, 51569-394 GER (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3338

*WALTHER HP & AC40 PISTOLS WITH HOLSTERS.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 9844b. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl marked “P.38”, “ac/40” and SN of left side of slide. Eagle 359 inspected on right side of slide. Brown Bakelite grips. Proper matching magazine. Marked “ac” on left trigger guard web. Bbl, slide and frame are matching. The first two digits of the bbl SN are weakly stamped. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “cn?”, “40” and eagle WaA100. With US soldier’s name in ink on inside of flap. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good. With some light pinprick pitting on slide. Some orig high luster finish remains. Good working order. Bore is worn. Markings are clear. Grips are fine. Holster is solid with some light scuff marks. Marking on back is a little worn. Stitching is solid. C&R 2) WALTHER HP. SN 3906c. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked WALTHER banner “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther’s Patent Cal. 9m/m”, “Mod.HP” on left side of slide. Right side of slide has commercial eagle N as well as the Ustacha crest consisting of the Croatian checkerboard shield with a letter U enclosed in a stylized, squarish border. SN of slide falls in the middle of the known SN range. Bbl and frame are eagle 359 inspected. None of SN’s are matching. Please refer to p. 132 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton for further explanation. Brown Bakelite grips. “P.38” eagle 359 marked magazine. Accompanied by brown leather clam shell holster which has Swedish three crown marking on front of flap. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Slide is most likely arsenal refinished. Markings are clear. Frame has a fair amount of worn finish, no finish remaining on front strap. Bbl retains most of the orig finish. Grips are very good with light handling marks. Excellent working order. Bore has strong rifling with areas of minor roughness. Holster is in fine condition with light handling marks and strong stitching. C&R 51569-115, 51569-323 GER (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3339

*◊LOT OF FOUR P-38 PISTOLS DATED 42, 43, 44, 45.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 1452. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, SN and “ac45” on left side of slide. Eagle 359 inspected on slide and bbl. Eagle 140 inspected on frame. Matching SN on frame, slide, and bbl. This gun is described on p. 264, pictured on p. 265 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. “P.38v/ac” marked magazine. Brown Bakelite grips. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked eagle/swastika WaA 286, “P38″ on back. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection of Noted Expert and Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine retaining most of its orig finish overall. Markings crisp and clear. Excellent bore. Finish wear on high points and grip strap. Excellent grips. Excellent working order. Holster with light scuff marks, stitching is solid, clear markings. C&R 2) MAUSER P38. SN 690y. Cal 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked “P.38 byf/44”, SN, on left of slide. “WaA135” inspected. Brown Bakelite grips. SN on bbl, frame and slide are matching. “P.38v eagle 135” marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather pebble grain holster. Marked on back “cxb/44 P.38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of the orig finish with some exceedingly light surface rust on the bbl and slide. Excellent grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster is solid with strong stitching. C&R 3) AC 42/WALTHER P38. SN 9155f. Cal. 9 mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, “ac/42”, SN on left side of slide. Eagle 359 inspected. Has an “X” stamped to the right of the takedown lever on frame above the SN. Matching numbers on frame, slide and bbl. Black grips. “P.38v” eagle 135 marked magazine. Accompanied by black leather clam shell holster marked on back “dta/42”, “P38″, inspector’s mark is weak. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good, retaining most of the finish. Markings are clear. Excellent working order. Bore has slight roughness with strong rifling. Grips are very good with handling marks. Magazine appears to be refinished. Holster is solid with light scuff marks and good stitching. C&R IMPORT 4) WALTHER P38. SN 2304g. Cal. 9mm. 5” bbl. Marked of left side of slide “P38”, “ac/43″, SN. Marked on left side of frame SN, eagle/”WaA 135”. “WaA 135” inspected on left bbl lug and right side of slide. Right side of slide also marked with French 5-pointed star. Black grips. Matching numbers on slide, frame and bbl. “P38”, “jvd” marked magazine. Accompanied by a non-matching Interarms cardboard box. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good showing wear typical of post-war use. Grips have dings and handling marks. Bore shows wear with slight roughness. Excellent working order. All markings clear. C&R IMPORT 51569-210, 51569-214, 51569-336, 51569-537 GER (1,800-2,500) – Lot 3340

*PART OF COMMERCIAL WALTHERS 60TH ANNIVERSARY HP AND 1968 P-38, BOTH BOXED.

1) WALTHER HP. SN 022. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Waffenfabrik Walther. Zella-Mehlis (Thur)”/”Walthers Patent Cal.9mm”, “Mod.HP”. Marked on right side of slide “1938-1998″/”60 Jahre Walther Heerespistole”/”Carl Walther GmbH Waffenfabrik.Ulm/Donau”/”Made in Germany”. Marked on right side of frame eagle “N”, “KI”, stag antler. Front of bbl marked “9 PARA”. Left side of frame marked “HP”/SN. Steel frame. Checkered wood grips. Walther banner marked on left bbl lug. Eagle “N” on right bbl lug. Two Walther banner, “P38 9mm” marked magazines. Original cardboard box with factory test target, manual and plastic cleaning rod. Scarce pistol commemorating the 60th anniversary of the P38 pistol. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very fine with miniscule handling marks. Excellent wood grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Box has slight tear in lid, otherwise excellent. 2) WALTHER P38. SN 008367E. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked on left side of slide Walther banner, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.”/”P38 Cal.9mm”. Right side of slide eagle “N” proofed. Eagle “N” proofed on front of bbl. Matching numbers on frame and bbl. Frame marked on left trigger guard web “68”, stag antler/eagle “N”. High polish finish. Steel frame. Black plastic checkered grips. Two magazines marked Walther banner, “P38 9mm”. Accompanied by factory matching box and test target. Steel cleaning rod and proper manual. 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 is solid with minor scuff marks. 51569-523, 51569-534 GER (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3341

*WALTHER P-38 AC45 WITH HOLSTER AND WALTHER AC NO DATE PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

1) WALTHER P38. SN 3728. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38”, SN and “ac45” on left side of slide. Eagle 359 on right side of slide and bbl lug. None of the SN’s are matching. Eagle 140 inspector code on frame. Unmarked magazine. Dark Bakelite grips. Described on p. 264, pictured on p. 265 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by black leather flap holster marked eagle swastika WaA 369, partial date visible. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Very good as mis-matched. Retains most of orig finish with wear on front grip strap. Markings are clear. Fine grips. Excellent bore. Excellent working order. Holster is worn, stitching is solid, marks are faint. Brass rivet at top back of holster, appears to have had one on right side as well, now missing. C&R 2) AC/WALTHER P38. SN 9691. Cal. 9mm. 5″ bbl. Marked “P.38 ac”, SN. Eagle 359 inspected. “ac” marked on left trigger guard web. This gun is not dated. Matching SNs on frame, slide, bbl, and magazine. Proper SN range for an undated gun. Magazine is unmarked aside from the SN of gun on the floorplate. Bbl appears to have originally been stamped with another number, the remnants of which are still visible. Dark brown Bakelite grips. This gun is described on p. 226, pictured on p. 227 of The P.38 Pistol, Vol. I by Warren Buxton. Accompanied by a brown leather clam shell holster marked on back “lyo”, eagle WaA77, and “P.38”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Good, showing finish wear, most likely an arsenal refurbish. Markings are clear. Bore has strong rifling with light pitting. Excellent working order. Holster is solid with minor tear at bottom, light scuff marks, strong stitching. C&R 51569-206, 51569-354 GER (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3342