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LOT 9262:
**Mauser byf/44-Code P.38 Pistol with Break Open Holster World War II 9mm Para. 4.9" barrel. SN: ...
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Start price:
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350
Estimated price :
$700 - $1,000
Buyer's Premium: 24%
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VAT: 8.875%
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**Mauser byf/44-Code P.38 Pistol with Break Open Holster
World War II
9mm Para. 4.9" barrel. SN: 5319z. Blued metal refinish overall mounting horizontally serrated black synthetic grips with right panel serrations sticking out and the left panel recessed. Short recoil operated DA/SA autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines and mounting rear notch and front blade sights. Left slide is struck P.38 followed by byf/44 manufacturer marking indicating it was made by Mauser in 1944. Item struck with the {WWII German Eagle} on the right slide, left barrel, and left locking lug. {Eagle/WaA135} waffenamt marking appears in two places on the slide, on left frame, left barrel, and right locking lug. Serial numbers match on the frame, barrel, slide, and locking lug. Rear face of magazine is marked with {WaA135} waffenamt and additionally shows P.38v/U on the left side. Comes with most likely reproduction leather break open holster that shows P.38 mark pressed into the rear side and {Eagle/WaA938} waffenamt marking. No manufacturer code visible on holster.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Good. Bore is dirty with some firing residues that should clean to Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Reapplied finish shows some light edgewear with scattered light scratches. Waffenamt marks to right slide are weak, and the slide shows some scattered pits that have been blued over. Grips exhibit light handling mars and scratches, and are likely replaced. Holster shows some scuffs and abrasions overall. Leather remains supple with some light stains to interior.
