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WALTHER P38 PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
WALTHER P38 PISTOL.
Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 9735a. Bbl. 5". Mfg. 1941 as 1st variation having "ac" on trigger guard, slide & bottom of bbl.; S# 1 to 4833b. "Eagle 359" proofs on slide, bbl., trigger, slide stop, transfer bar & frame. Matching S#'s including locking block that also has eagle over circled party symbol proof. Late production beech grips w/ grooved sides & slight thumb rest for RH use. Hammer, trigger, takedown lever, slide stop, safety & mag. latch are all chrome plated; balance polished blue. MAGS: 1 reblued 8 rd. w/ eagle 359 on spine plus P.38v on left side at base. CONDITION: very good appearing commercial refinish w/ abundant polishing over some light pitting but retaining markings. Chrome polish less than mirror bright. Noticeably smooth functioning. Near excellent grips. Fair worn bore w/ even cleaned pitting. (20-342/NW). CURIO. $400-600.