*◊ EXPERIMENTAL WALTHER OLYMPIA PISTOL, IN-THE-WHITE, CALIBER 7.65MM.

SN 5. Cal. 7.65mm. Tool room prototype of a Walther Olympia pistol in 7.65mm that was never taken into production. Blowback mechanism with internal hammer, safety lever mounted on the left frame just ahead of the grip panel, push button magazine release. This unfinished in-the-white example, unmarked except for SN “5” marked on the left frame under the grip, has a 7-1/2″ bbl with a vertically adjustable front sight with screw fixation & a horizontal screw-adjustable rear sight. The sides of the slide have been milled flat, the forward 3-1/2″ having an open top. Fine grasping serrations on either side in the usual location. Blued magazine release, safety lever, trigger and trigger guard appear as per usual Olympia pistols. The front of the frame has been drilled & recessed for counter weights. 2-pc grips with generous paneled target checkering in the typical pre-WWII Walter target pistol style secured with two screws. Blued magazine has seven indicator holes and is marked on lower left side with small Walther banner. At the base is a wood extension, secured by two screws, finished to match the rest of the grip. The original flip-open holster is with this lot. Made of pale tan leather with down strap/button closure of the flap, a blued, flat leaf spring riveted to the rear of the body and flap flips the flap fully open as soon as the strap is released from its button closure. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright in-the-white metal with rough machine marks showing minimal age-related staining. Blued parts retain over 99% of orig finish. Grips have virtually all varnish, though right side has number of handling marks on upper portion. Excellent condition & well fitting magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Holster excellent with minimal marks and staining, blued opening spring without significant corrosion. The only Olympia pistol in 7.65mm known to this cataloger, a real Walther prototype rarity. 4-53058 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2242

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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	2242	$11,500.00	◊ EXPERIMENTAL WALTHER OLYMPIA PISTOL, IN-THE-WHITE, CALIBER 7.65MM. SN 5. Cal. 7.65mm. Tool room prototype of a Walther Olympia pistol in 7.65mm that was never taken into production. Blowback mechanism with internal hammer, safety lever mounted on the left frame just ahead of the grip panel, push button magazine release. This unfinished in-the-white example, unmarked except for SN “5” marked on the left frame under the grip, has a 7-1/2″ bbl with a vertically adjustable front sight with screw fixation & a horizontal screw-adjustable rear sight. The sides of the slide have been milled flat, the forward 3-1/2″ having an open top. Fine grasping serrations on either side in the usual location. Blued magazine release, safety lever, trigger and trigger guard appear as per usual Olympia pistols. The front of the frame has been drilled & recessed for counter weights. 2-pc grips with generous paneled target checkering in the typical pre-WWII Walter target pistol style secured with two screws. Blued magazine has seven indicator holes and is marked on lower left side with small Walther banner. At the base is a wood extension, secured by two screws, finished to match the rest of the grip. The original flip-open holster is with this lot. Made of pale tan leather with down strap/button closure of the flap, a blued, flat leaf spring riveted to the rear of the body and flap flips the flap fully open as soon as the strap is released from its button closure. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bright in-the-white metal with rough machine marks showing minimal age-related staining. Blued parts retain over 99% of orig finish. Grips have virtually all varnish, though right side has number of handling marks on upper portion. Excellent condition & well fitting magazine. Mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Holster excellent with minimal marks and staining, blued opening spring without significant corrosion. The only Olympia pistol in 7.65mm known to this cataloger, a real Walther prototype rarity. 4-53058 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2242 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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*◊ EXPERIMENTAL WALTHER OLYMPIA PISTOL, IN-THE-WHITE, CALIBER 7.65MM.