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RARE WALTHER 22LR BRITISH CONTRACT MODEL PP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
RARE WALTHER 22LR BRITISH CONTRACT MODEL PP

SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR.S# 43615LR. Bbl. 100mm. Mfg. 1976 having eagle "N" proofs plus matching # slide w/ Interarms logo. Production overrun of especially rare model noted in D. Marshall's book, "Walther Pistols, Models 1 Through P99", as special Personal Protection Weapon in 22 LR for Royal Army Ordnance Corp. Book states late examples fitted at factory w/ square shaped lanyard loop as this one has. Those shipped to England were never British proofed & many were reworked by sandblasting & painting to conform to British REME specs. Unmarked checkered RH thumbrest black plastic grips of Manurhin style. MAGS: 2 unmarked 10 rd.; flat base & finger extension. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching black Walther & Interarms marked plastic case w/ packaging to include: manual, cleaning rod & matching numbered test target. Photocopy portion of page 33 of above mentioned book explaining this model. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore & grips w/ very faint trace of firing residue. (21-3823/NW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.