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BUNDESWEHR ISSUED WALTHER P.38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
BUNDESWEHR ISSUED WALTHER P.38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC
PISTOL WITH ACCESSORIES. Cal. 9x19mm. S# 173577. Bbl. 4 7/8". P.38 semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther. Left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by markings stipulating Walther's mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations, with an "ERTD/ BELGRADE, MT" import stamp and "11/59" date code marked on the right. Left side of the frame is marked with the S#, followed by W3.73" above a Bundeswehr "BW" on the forward trigger guard web. Frame, slide, and bbl. exhibit Bundeswehr proofs. Aluminum frame exhibits a black anodized finish, with the slide and bbl. exhibiting a parkerized finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black plastic grips. Slide and bbl. appear to have been renumbered at one time to match the frame. MAGS: three 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: non-matching factory box and a Bundeswehr pattern canvas P.38 holster. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their arsenal-applied finishes, exhibiting some light to mild wear as well as some scattered superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips show a few superficial handling marks but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Box shows some exterior wear from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Boxes' interior partitions are no longer present. Holster is very good overall. (24-4840/MLW). CURIO. $500-750.