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**ac42 Code P38 Pistol in Modern Display Case with Period Holster and Two Magazines
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$900
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description

**ac42 Code P38 Pistol in Modern Display Case with Period Holster and Two Magazines

World War II

9mm Para. 4.9" barrel length. SN: 9104b. Blued meatal finish overall mounting Parkerized grips with horizontal grip serrations and standard military sights. Short-recoil operated DA/SA autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Left slide shows standard P.38 model marking with ac/42 code afterward indicating it was made by Walther in 1942. Matching serial numbers to frame, slide, barrel, and locking lug. Item displays {Eagle/359} waffenamt markings including: two marks to right slide, one on left frame, slide stop, barrel lug, and locking lug. Item additionally struck with {WWII German Eagle} acceptance stamps to right slide, left barrel, and left locking lug. Item comes in a modern walnut display case with green velvet lining with a total of two magazines, and a leather flap holster showing dla/43 maker mark and {Eagle/WaA195} on the flap, and with interior flap marked by pen with DEVAULT followed by a service number. Magazine pouch to holster has been removed.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Very Good. Bore is dirty with some firing residues that should clean to Very Bright or better with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish displays some light internal cycling wear with brown patina forming on triggerguard and gripstraps, along with some thinning on the forward slide. Item further shows some light scratches to the grips. Item additionally displays further scratches to the case with some flaking, scratches, and mars to the holster.
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