*◊ FANTASTIC RARE AND IMPORTANT WALTHER P.38 PROTOTYPE.

*◊ FANTASTIC RARE AND IMPORTANT WALTHER P.38 PROTOTYPE. SN 2A. 4.9″ 9mm bbl. “WALTHER” banner and “P 38” on left side of slide. Originally unnumbered with no numbers; a very small “2A” on the left side of frame added by importer. Prototype features include thick safety lever, concealed extractor, rectangular firing pin, “anvil” hammer nose, lightening slots under the bbl flanges, nonstaked in unlocking pin and it has a large rear trigger flange on left side of trigger to act as a trigger stop when firing. Eagle/359 proofed on small parts in nonstandard places. Wide bordered black plastic checkered grips. “P.38” marked unnumbered magazine with two Eagle/359s on spine. This gun is featured on p. 1050 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. This is an important early prototype in the development of the P.38. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig bright blue. Bore is lightly worn with light frosting. Grips are excellent with only a few scuffs and dings in the gloss finish. Checkering is sharp. Magazine retains 97% blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52662 BWS116 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3338	$37,375.00	◊ FANTASTIC RARE AND IMPORTANT WALTHER P.38 PROTOTYPE. SN 2A. 4.9″ 9mm bbl. “WALTHER” banner and “P 38” on left side of slide. Originally unnumbered with no numbers; a very small “2A” on the left side of frame added by importer. Prototype features include thick safety lever, concealed extractor, rectangular firing pin, “anvil” hammer nose, lightening slots under the bbl flanges, nonstaked in unlocking pin and it has a large rear trigger flange on left side of trigger to act as a trigger stop when firing. Eagle/359 proofed on small parts in nonstandard places. Wide bordered black plastic checkered grips. “P.38” marked unnumbered magazine with two Eagle/359s on spine. This gun is featured on p. 1050 of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess’ The Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols. This is an important early prototype in the development of the P.38. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess, ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 98% orig bright blue. Bore is lightly worn with light frosting. Grips are excellent with only a few scuffs and dings in the gloss finish. Checkering is sharp. Magazine retains 97% blue. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52662 BWS116 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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