EARLY KRIEGSMARINE DOUBLE BARREL WALTHER STAINLESS STEEL STAR SIGNAL PISTOL MODEL SLD.

EARLY KRIEGSMARINE DOUBLE BARREL WALTHER STAINLESS STEEL STAR SIGNAL PISTOL MODEL SLD. SN 96. 27mm 9″ double bbl with walnut forearm with a circular “JSJ” mark and serial number that matches the frame. Top of frame has selector lever with markings “l”, “r”, and “Doppel / Schuss” to fire left, right, or both bbls. Left side of frame has “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis (Thur.)” above “1936” “WALTHER” banner / Eagle/M “96”. Safety is “Sicher / Feuer” marked. Right side of frame has horizontal Crown/B – Crown/U proof. Rear gripstrap is marked “N. / 69” (Kriegsmarine North Sea Station (based upon Wilhelmshaven), property number 69). Checkered walnut grips. One of the lowest known two digit serial numbers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near mint with very little wear on stainless steel surfaces. Very light corrosion toward the end of the bbls. Minor dings and scratches on corners and edges. Smooth bore is bright. Stock and forearm are excellent with very little wear. Minor chips and dings to checkering. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52734 BWS129 (2,000-3,500)

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
	3357	$5,750.00	EARLY KRIEGSMARINE DOUBLE BARREL WALTHER STAINLESS STEEL STAR SIGNAL PISTOL MODEL SLD. SN 96. 27mm 9″ double bbl with walnut forearm with a circular “JSJ” mark and serial number that matches the frame. Top of frame has selector lever with markings “l”, “r”, and “Doppel / Schuss” to fire left, right, or both bbls. Left side of frame has “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis (Thur.)” above “1936” “WALTHER” banner / Eagle/M “96”. Safety is “Sicher / Feuer” marked. Right side of frame has horizontal Crown/B – Crown/U proof. Rear gripstrap is marked “N. / 69” (Kriegsmarine North Sea Station (based upon Wilhelmshaven), property number 69). Checkered walnut grips. One of the lowest known two digit serial numbers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Near mint with very little wear on stainless steel surfaces. Very light corrosion toward the end of the bbls. Minor dings and scratches on corners and edges. Smooth bore is bright. Stock and forearm are excellent with very little wear. Minor chips and dings to checkering. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52734 BWS129 (2,000-3,500) 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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