*◊ WALTHER HP, SWEDISH CONTRACT.

SN H1557. Cal. 9mm. Swedish contract P38 with 4-7/8″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and standard rear sight. Left side of slide marked with Walther banner and usual 2-line address suffixed by “Mod.HP”. Crown/N proofing on right side of slide, bbl, locking block and frame. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except the slide, that is numbered 1517, undoubtedly a factory oversight. Squared firing pin and orig grips with circular lanyard cut-out as correct for this variation. Later matte finish mag devoid of any markings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 97-98% high polish blue finish with dings around the front sight base, particularly on the right side, as often true for this pistol. Trigger guard and frontstrap in the same condition as the sides of the pistol. Comparable condition orig grips with usual internal impressions. Near excellent mag. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53063 LMA49 (1,750-2,500) – Lot 1235

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
	1235	$1,955.00	◊ WALTHER HP, SWEDISH CONTRACT. SN H1557. Cal. 9mm. Swedish contract P38 with 4-7/8″ bbl, drift adjustable front sight and standard rear sight. Left side of slide marked with Walther banner and usual 2-line address suffixed by “Mod.HP”. Crown/N proofing on right side of slide, bbl, locking block and frame. Disassembly shows all matching numbers except the slide, that is numbered 1517, undoubtedly a factory oversight. Squared firing pin and orig grips with circular lanyard cut-out as correct for this variation. Later matte finish mag devoid of any markings. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Orig 97-98% high polish blue finish with dings around the front sight base, particularly on the right side, as often true for this pistol. Trigger guard and frontstrap in the same condition as the sides of the pistol. Comparable condition orig grips with usual internal impressions. Near excellent mag. Mirror bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. 4-53063 LMA49 (1,750-2,500) – Lot 1235 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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*◊ WALTHER HP, SWEDISH CONTRACT.