SOLD - BYF 43 Mauser P.38 - Mixed Proofs, WWII Capture Document
| Year: | 1943 |
| Maker: | Mauser |
| Type: | P.38 |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
| Bore: | 8/10 |
| Condition: | ~96-97% |
Description
11/11/26 - This is a rare "BYF 43" Mauser P.38 issued to the Nazi military in 1943. The gun is all matching and has mixed "Eagle 135" and "Waffen 135" Nazi military acceptance proofs on the right side of the slide. This anomaly in acceptance proofs is rare and only happens around this serial number block, which makes these mixed-proof examples sought after by P.38 collectors. The original finish is about 96-97%, with just minor high edge wear and muzzle wear. While there is not much actual finish loss, there is spotty oxidation on the front strap and the underside of the trigger guard. It is fitted with period-correct reddish bakelite grips and comes with a "Waffen 706" marked jvd magazine. The bore is 8/10, mostly shiny with strong rifling, but there is some dried grease in the grooves. De-cocker is functional. It also comes with an original World War II capture document (Certificate of Retention and Customs Declaration) that lists a flashlight, a Kodak camera and one P38 pistol. The document does not list a serial number, so we cannot confirm that it originally went with this gun, but the two came to us together, so we have kept them together. A rare, all-matching mixed-proof BYF 43 P.38 that comes with its original WWII capture document.
Specifications
| Sold: | Yes |
| C&R: | Yes |
| Antique: | No |
| Condition: | ~96-97% |
| Bore: | 8/10 |
| Maker: | Mauser |
| Year: | 1943 |
| Type: | P.38 |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
