Imperial Walther Model 4 - Manufactured by Mercedes

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SKU:: 81438 - 42055 - RJ

Description

3/31/26 - This is a Walther Model 4 issued to the Imperial German military during WWI. It is all matching, "Crown N" proofed, and has the proper Imperial military acceptance proof on the left side of the trigger guard. During World War I Walther was unable to produce enough pistols on their own so they licensed Immanuel Meffert of Suhl, a well known manufacturer of hunting and sporting guns with which Walther had a longstanding relationship, to make the Model 4 between December 1915 and March 1917. Meffert was also unable to produce enough pistols and so sub-contracted with a number of other firms. Guns made under license by firms other than Walther are usually marked on the left or right side trigger guard bow. This one has an "Oval M" marking, indicating it was manufactured by Mercedes Bureaumaschinen, Mehlis. Its original finish rates roughly 85% with the majority of the finish loss being on the grip straps and on the barrel near the muzzle. There are some areas of fairly heavy pitting, most noticeable on the left side of the gun and on the grip straps. The grips show minor marring on both sides. Comes with a numbered but mismatched magazine. Excellent bore with great rifling.