*◊ WALTHER VOLKSPISTOLE, SHEET METAL DOUBLE ACTION PROTOTYPE, 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 4B. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Exceedingly rare Walther sheet metal prototype, blued finish, double action only, with rotary locked large diameter bbl. This example has a 4-3/4″ bbl with a fixed front sight & drift adjustable rear sight attached to a machined slide with riveted bbl control cams. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner. No safety catch on slide. The all pressed sheet steel construction grip frame is marked “4B” for purpose of importation. Mounted on the left side is a pressed takedown lever and a flat slide holdopen. The safety is in the recess cut into the left upper grip. At the base of the left frame is a lanyard loop. A standard P38 magazine is retained via a bottom release. Wood grips are coarsely checkered & bordered, each retained by two screws. A precursor of the all pressed steel construction Walther Volkspistole, this example from ca. 1943 exhibits exceptional mastery of sheet steel pressing design and execution in the grip frame, which is of all pressed construction, combined with a machined slide and turning barrel locking action reminiscent of the Steyr M1912 or Nickl/CZ pistols. Illustrated in Weaver’s “Desperate Measures”, page 308. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Approx 90% orig salt blue with age appropriate staining & fading, particularly on the front & rear grip straps. Excellent orig grips with only a few handling dings. No checkering losses, splits or chips. Bright near mirror bore. Trigger rebound spring is sluggish, requiring that the trigger be nudged forward into full position. Safety function unreliable. One of Walther’s most desirable wartime prototype pistols, often regarded as the Holy Grail for advanced collectors. 4-53060 LMA106 (50,000-75,000) – Lot 1242

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
	1242	$86,250.00	◊ WALTHER VOLKSPISTOLE, SHEET METAL DOUBLE ACTION PROTOTYPE, 9MM PARABELLUM. SN 4B. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Exceedingly rare Walther sheet metal prototype, blued finish, double action only, with rotary locked large diameter bbl. This example has a 4-3/4″ bbl with a fixed front sight & drift adjustable rear sight attached to a machined slide with riveted bbl control cams. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner. No safety catch on slide. The all pressed sheet steel construction grip frame is marked “4B” for purpose of importation. Mounted on the left side is a pressed takedown lever and a flat slide holdopen. The safety is in the recess cut into the left upper grip. At the base of the left frame is a lanyard loop. A standard P38 magazine is retained via a bottom release. Wood grips are coarsely checkered & bordered, each retained by two screws. A precursor of the all pressed steel construction Walther Volkspistole, this example from ca. 1943 exhibits exceptional mastery of sheet steel pressing design and execution in the grip frame, which is of all pressed construction, combined with a machined slide and turning barrel locking action reminiscent of the Steyr M1912 or Nickl/CZ pistols. Illustrated in Weaver’s “Desperate Measures”, page 308. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Illustrated TBLAP. CONDITION: Approx 90% orig salt blue with age appropriate staining & fading, particularly on the front & rear grip straps. Excellent orig grips with only a few handling dings. No checkering losses, splits or chips. Bright near mirror bore. Trigger rebound spring is sluggish, requiring that the trigger be nudged forward into full position. Safety function unreliable. One of Walther’s most desirable wartime prototype pistols, often regarded as the Holy Grail for advanced collectors. 4-53060 LMA106 (50,000-75,000) – Lot 1242 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 VOLKSPISTOLE, SHEET METAL DOUBLE ACTION PROTOTYPE, 9MM PARABELLUM.