Rare, End-of-War, "Trifecta", Put-Together P.38 - byf 44
| Year: | 1945 |
| Maker: | Walther / Mauser / Spreewerk |
| Type: | P.38 |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
| Bore: | Mint |
| Condition: | ~98% |
Description
6/22/26 - From the collection of Tom Whiteman. Will include a COA. This is a rare TRIFECTA parts P.38 with Walther, Mauser and Spreewerke parts. It is a late date AC Frame P.38 (armorers replacement frame from Walther), a Mauser byf 44 slide, and a CYQ marked and eagle/88 proofed barrel. The whole gun originally has no serial numbers, but there is an electro-penciled number "953" on the locking block. It's a well-documented, but little known category of P.38's. These guns were made in 1945 towards the end of the war. The general speculation is that these guns were not made at main Walther or Mauser factories. In an effort to increase production, labor services were sought outside of the factories, with any parts they could get. Much of which were spare, salvaged or armorer's parts. One theory is they were built using camp labor at the Neuengamme Concentration Camp, but the truth is largely lost to history. The frame has a beautiful plum color to it. The gun has retained nearly all of its finish with just hints of wear on around the muzzle and on the front edges of the slide. Fitted with black plastic Mauser grips and comes with a "Waffen 135" marked Mauser magazine. Like-new bore. De-cocker is functional but very stiff.
Specifications
| Sold: | No |
| Hold: | No |
| C&R: | Yes |
| Condition: | ~98% |
| Bore: | Mint |
| Maker: | Walther / Mauser / Spreewerk |
| Year: | 1945 |
| Type: | P.38 |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
