*◊ WALTHER P5 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, ALLOY FRAME.

SN 63. Cal. 9mm. The P5 is Walther’s most modern derivative of the P38. This double action pistol has a fixed front sight and a horizontally screw-adjustable rear sight, both with white highlighting, a 3-5/8″ bbl, and an alloy frame with horizontal serrations on front of the trigger guard and vertical striations on frontstrap. Function and takedown is as a P38. Markings & numeration different from production guns offered in U.S. Left side of the slide is marked with a 2-line Walther legend “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.” surmounting the Walther banner & model designation “P5”. Modern Eagle/N proof mark on right side of slide & left side of bbl lug. Disassembly shows no visible number on slide or locking block that is internally marked “P4”. Bbl marked “9 PARA” on forward lug and internally matched “63”. 2-pc wood grips with sharply cut checkering. Correct magazine marked with Walther banner/”P5-9×19″ on lower portion of left side. PROVENANCE: Ex Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 99% orig finish with sharp edge wear largely confined to the slide. No discernible handling wear on alloy frame. Near new wood grips & magazine. Late production prototype in immaculate condition. 4-53067 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2241

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
	2241	$4,025.00	◊ WALTHER P5 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, ALLOY FRAME. SN 63. Cal. 9mm. The P5 is Walther’s most modern derivative of the P38. This double action pistol has a fixed front sight and a horizontally screw-adjustable rear sight, both with white highlighting, a 3-5/8″ bbl, and an alloy frame with horizontal serrations on front of the trigger guard and vertical striations on frontstrap. Function and takedown is as a P38. Markings & numeration different from production guns offered in U.S. Left side of the slide is marked with a 2-line Walther legend “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do.” surmounting the Walther banner & model designation “P5”. Modern Eagle/N proof mark on right side of slide & left side of bbl lug. Disassembly shows no visible number on slide or locking block that is internally marked “P4”. Bbl marked “9 PARA” on forward lug and internally matched “63”. 2-pc wood grips with sharply cut checkering. Correct magazine marked with Walther banner/”P5-9×19″ on lower portion of left side. PROVENANCE: Ex Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: 99% orig finish with sharp edge wear largely confined to the slide. No discernible handling wear on alloy frame. Near new wood grips & magazine. Late production prototype in immaculate condition. 4-53067 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2241 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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*◊ WALTHER P5 PROTOTYPE PISTOL, ALLOY FRAME.