1943 Walther P38
This is a P38 pistol with one (1) clip. Based on markings, it was made by the Mauser company for Walther. All serial numbers match ( 1316). Pistol is worn but unknown if it was used or simply old.
This pistol belonged to my father before he passed earlier this year. It's been in our family for as long as I can remember (50 years). It's never been fired while in our family, but I don't know if it's ever been used or not. Based on the date (1943) and serial number (1316) and knowing Mauser produced these through 1945, I imagine it was issued and brought to the field. I don't know how it came into my family's possession.
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Dear Vic,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be a Mauser P 38 semi-automatic 9 mm pistol. This pistol was produced in the year 1943 and has the typical Bakelit grips.
This piece is in medium condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 600 to 1.000 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
Georg
Hej Georg - Attached are a lot more photos of the mark on this Walther P38. They were very hard to get a good image of so I took a lot of photos in the hopes that one or two of them will be of good enough quality for you to view. Tak!
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