SOLD RARE WALTHER MOD P.38 VERY CRISP EXAMPLE OF THE RARE COMMERCIAL P.38

In 98% condition, we have a top example of the rare and highly sought after Walther Mod P.38.  This is the wartime commercial version of the P.38, and it was manufactured largely from frames that failed to pass military inspection.  Most examples will have visible defects in the front grip strap such as this one, they are cosmetically imperfect but will function flawlessly.  Instead of wasting these receivers they were assembled into pistols and were sold commercially.  There was a strong demand for pistols  for officer private purchase and for Germans living in the occupied territories for protection against partisan attack.  These Mod P.38 are quite rare and are a must have pistol for the Serious P.38 collector.  This example is in mint condition and is all matching.  These pistols are often seen in a reddish plum finish and this one is no exception.  One of the rarest and most attractive late war production P.38 variants.