P.38 First Variation ac 41, Matching w/Holster

[martin08]

I did knowingly purchase this P.38 pistol with the description of "refinished". And occasionally, one might need to make such an exception for a scarce specimen. My chances weren't great for finding another example of this Walther 1941, first variation pistol with high polish and a matching mag for less than a thousand dollars (or even two thousand!). So, I caved.

One saving grace, it was only the slide which was refinished, and it was tastefully done, not dip or cold blued. The barrel and frame appear as original finish.

Otherwise, it has all the correct Walther E/359 parts, the rare experimental horseshoe sear, and a decent '43 hardshell holster. It is lacking the locking block spring.

Pics of all the pertinent markings and parts, enjoy, and thanks for looking.

 

[NinerMaine]

Another wicked nice one!

 

[majspud]

Isn't that a Maine phrase; "Wicked Good"? Re-blued or not, the slide is a pretty good match.

T

 

[martin08]

Yes, wicked good means that it ain't all stove up. Ayuh.

And agreed, the bluing is actually a perfect match. The only real ways to tell that it was refinished are that the final acceptance stamp has no raised ridges, some minor freckling with bluing inside is evident on the right side, the factory code is slightly diminished, and the surface is just one step down from the ultra-high polish. It's still a dandy.

If I didn't already have an early high polished example to compare, I'm not sure that I could have easily told the difference.