#46 • Rare Walther P38 "War Souvenir" Pistol 9mm w/Case

Part of 1st Annual Sportsman's Super Auction - Tan Gallery Part 1 (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $925.00

Status: Sold

Rare WW II Era Walther P38 "Commercial" 9mm Pistol with extra magazine Consignor states a US Army wounded GI was allowed to take the gun home as a war souvenir. Matching serial number: 3534 on Frame and slide. Barrel is just under 5" and 8¼" overall. Grips are solid without cracks. This is the commercial version, not army issue, making this much more rare. only about 20,000 commercial versions were produced by 1945. You had to be someone important to be able to purchase this gun in Germany during the War. Gun does show marks and wear, but is in good condition for it's age. Comes with one extra magazine. All guns need to be checked by a gunsmith before use. jrb.