*◊ HIGHLY DESIRABLE WALTHER P38 480 CODE, FIRST VARIATION.

SN 113. Cal. 9mm. Walther P38, 480 code, with 4-7/8″ bbl. The left slide is marked “P. 38″, “480″ followed by full SN. SN and Eagle/359 on left side of frame with “480” on the trigger guard web. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. Military Eagle/359 proofs on slide cover, left hammer, safety, transfer bar, and on each of the black phenolic serrated grips, the left panel having the matching SN. All numbered parts, including locking block, are matching. Early small lanyard loop. Magazine has an Eagle/135 acceptance on spine and is P38 marked on the left side with an unmarked base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining nearly 98% bright orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few light handling marks. Comparable condition front strap. Bright bore with strong rifling and mild oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the better 480 code P38s to be offered at auction. 4-52657 LMA24 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1232

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1232	$6,670.00	◊ HIGHLY DESIRABLE WALTHER P38 480 CODE, FIRST VARIATION. SN 113. Cal. 9mm. Walther P38, 480 code, with 4-7/8″ bbl. The left slide is marked “P. 38″, “480″ followed by full SN. SN and Eagle/359 on left side of frame with “480” on the trigger guard web. Exposed extractor and round firing pin. Military Eagle/359 proofs on slide cover, left hammer, safety, transfer bar, and on each of the black phenolic serrated grips, the left panel having the matching SN. All numbered parts, including locking block, are matching. Early small lanyard loop. Magazine has an Eagle/135 acceptance on spine and is P38 marked on the left side with an unmarked base. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining nearly 98% bright orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few light handling marks. Comparable condition front strap. Bright bore with strong rifling and mild oxidation. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the better 480 code P38s to be offered at auction. 4-52657 LMA24 (5,000-7,500) – Lot 1232 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ HIGHLY DESIRABLE WALTHER P38 480 CODE, FIRST VARIATION.