*MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES & CAPTURE PAPER.

SN 2973M. Cal. .9mm. 4″ bbl, with Eagle/63 proof on upper left and 4 digit SN on bottom, 1938 date above chamber. “S/42” on center toggle link (code for Mauser manufacture). Eagle/63 proof on right receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Both orig matching numbered aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mags and Eagle/63 proofed takedown tool. Dark brown leather “JOSEPH MOLL / GOCH” marked, 1939 dated holster. With Capture Paper to Ralph T. Walker, dated April 24, 1946. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with very light scattered corrosion, fading on grip straps & normal sharp edge wear. Grips are lightly worn with minor indents. Bore is frosted. Mags have very little wear other than dings on aluminum bottom of extra mag. Takedown tool retains 50% blue. Mechanics are very good. Holster has been re-dyed to cover moderate wear and cracking “RTW” (Ralph T. Walker) carved on back of holster. 49312-32 BWS C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3545

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Auction: Firearms - October 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
	3545	$2,990.00	MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES & CAPTURE PAPER. SN 2973M. Cal. .9mm. 4″ bbl, with Eagle/63 proof on upper left and 4 digit SN on bottom, 1938 date above chamber. “S/42” on center toggle link (code for Mauser manufacture). Eagle/63 proof on right receiver. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Un-numbered checkered walnut grips. Both orig matching numbered aluminum bottom Eagle/63 proofed mags and Eagle/63 proofed takedown tool. Dark brown leather “JOSEPH MOLL / GOCH” marked, 1939 dated holster. With Capture Paper to Ralph T. Walker, dated April 24, 1946. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 95% orig blue with very light scattered corrosion, fading on grip straps & normal sharp edge wear. Grips are lightly worn with minor indents. Bore is frosted. Mags have very little wear other than dings on aluminum bottom of extra mag. Takedown tool retains 50% blue. Mechanics are very good. Holster has been re-dyed to cover moderate wear and cracking “RTW” (Ralph T. Walker) carved on back of holster. 49312-32 BWS C&R (2,500-3,500) – Lot 3545 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 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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*MAUSER 1938 S/42 LUGER PISTOL RIG WITH TWO MATCHING MAGAZINES & CAPTURE PAPER.