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*× RARE NSDAP ERNST BAUER PRESENTATION WALTHER PP.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
*× RARE NSDAP ERNST BAUER PRESENTATION WALTHER PP.
SN 908000. 4" 7.65mm (32 ACP) bbl. Presentation inscribed "Gewidmet unserm treuen Mitarbeiter Ernst Bauer / von der Ortsg. Obergiesing NSDAP / Julfest 26.12.1937." ("Presented to our loyal colleague Ernst Bauer of the NSDAP Regional Group Obergiesing Yuletide December 26, 1937" - Julfest was the ancient North European winter festival adopted by the Nazis, and first widely celebrated in 1935, as a non-religious replacement for Christmas; Obergiesing is a suburb of Munich), "WALTHER" banner, "Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walther's Patent Cal. 7.65m/m" and "Mod. PP" on left side of slide. Crown/N proofs on right side of slide and on bbl visible through ejection port. 90 degree safety. Black checkered wide bordered plastic grips with "WALTHER" banner on top of each. Magazine body is marked "WALTHER" banner on bottom of left side above black plastic extension. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent retaining 97% blue on most of the gun with a backstrap that is about 70%. Bore is bright with light wear. Grips are near new with very light wear. Magazine is excellent retaining 97% blue with plastic that is not chipped or cracked. Mechanics are excellent. 4-52627 BWS121