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Lot 1509: Walther Flare Pistol 25 mm

Walther 1939 Production Stainless Steel Kriegsmarine Double Barrel Flare Pistol with North Sea Fleet Markings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 1509: Walther Flare Pistol 25 mm

Walther 1939 Production Stainless Steel Kriegsmarine Double Barrel Flare Pistol with North Sea Fleet Markings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500

Walther 1939 Production Stainless Steel Kriegsmarine Double Barrel Flare Pistol with North Sea Fleet Markings

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: stainless steel
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 227
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Produced from 1936 through the end of the war for the German Navy. There are no sights on the barrel, which is fitted with a small wooden handguard with a stop on the front to keep the hand from slipping. The left side of the frame is marked with the one line "Zella-Mehlis" address over "1939", the Walther banner, and "1100", and "eagle/swastika/M/III/3" ahead of the two position safety switch, labeled "SICHER" and "FEUER". The right side of the frame is marked with an "eagle/inverted heart", while the top the chamber indicators and 3-position selector. The back strap is marked "N/590", showing issue to the North Sea Fleet. Checkered walnut grips.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, showing minor handling marks and a small amount of pitting on the barrels and selector. Grips are fine, with dents and scuffs. Forend is very fine with some handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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