*◊ VERY SCARCE WALTHER PP PISTOL, BOTTOM MAGAZINE RELEASE, CHILEAN MILITARY.

SN 108073P. Cal. 9mm Kurz. Walther PP in .380 ACP, with bottom magazine release, marked for the Chilean military. Standard configuration pistol with fixed front sight & drift adjustable rear sight. Left side of the slide marked with the Walther banner followed by the 2-line Walther address that specifies “Cal. 9mm” and denomination “Mod. PP”. Right side of the slide marked “EJERCITO DE CHILE”. Crown N proofing on right side of the bbl hood & right slide below ejection port. Full SN is on right side of frame. Bottom magazine release. Black plastic Walther banner grips. Unmarked magazine with a small Walther banner on left side of the wall near the floorplate (no Cal. 9mm marking). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 85-90% orig salt blue with most wear relating to the grip straps that have largely faded to a pleasant grey patina. Orig grips whose condition is in keeping with overall appearance of pistol; the left panel missing a thin strip of checkering just inside leading border. Near excellent magazine. Bright mirror bore with strong rifling. Slide does not hold open with existing magazine but functions properly with a substitute. One of the scarcest bottom magazine release PPs, seldom offered for sale, well suited to any military collection. 4-53301 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2238

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2238	$5,175.00	◊ VERY SCARCE WALTHER PP PISTOL, BOTTOM MAGAZINE RELEASE, CHILEAN MILITARY. SN 108073P. Cal. 9mm Kurz. Walther PP in .380 ACP, with bottom magazine release, marked for the Chilean military. Standard configuration pistol with fixed front sight & drift adjustable rear sight. Left side of the slide marked with the Walther banner followed by the 2-line Walther address that specifies “Cal. 9mm” and denomination “Mod. PP”. Right side of the slide marked “EJERCITO DE CHILE”. Crown N proofing on right side of the bbl hood & right slide below ejection port. Full SN is on right side of frame. Bottom magazine release. Black plastic Walther banner grips. Unmarked magazine with a small Walther banner on left side of the wall near the floorplate (no Cal. 9mm marking). PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 85-90% orig salt blue with most wear relating to the grip straps that have largely faded to a pleasant grey patina. Orig grips whose condition is in keeping with overall appearance of pistol; the left panel missing a thin strip of checkering just inside leading border. Near excellent magazine. Bright mirror bore with strong rifling. Slide does not hold open with existing magazine but functions properly with a substitute. One of the scarcest bottom magazine release PPs, seldom offered for sale, well suited to any military collection. 4-53301 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2238 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*◊ VERY SCARCE WALTHER PP PISTOL, BOTTOM MAGAZINE RELEASE, CHILEAN MILITARY.