P-38

[Dan T.]

I originally posted this in the SS forum but thought I'd post it here as well.

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[Ronnie Fry]

EARLY cyq!!! Nice, Nice.... Any WaA marks or Makers marks on the back of the holster?? Nice provenance!! Big Time KEEPER!!

Thanks for showing!!

r

[Von Hoth]

great idea getting the typed letter.

not to add money value, but to add historical value.

that's what I love about the stuff I collect, the historical value that is priceless.

[Dan T.]

Doesn't appear that there are any additional markings anywhere on the holster other than the stamped "P38", which is partially visible in frame #4. It's possible that there may be something under the portion covered by the piece of belt, but I can't remove it without doing some damage.

[hcs]

What a story
Very nice P38.

HCS

[MikeW]

So how did you buy it from the Maplewood PD, and why would the guy give it to them?

Under todays circumstances I find it strange that they would sell it to you.

[Douglas Jr.]

Nice P-38!! It's a keeper for sure!
And the letter adds a lot of history to it!

Congratulations!

Douglas

[Matt Weber]

Very nice early "cyq" P38!! Check it carefully to see if any of the smaller parts have proof markings or markings other than "eagle/88". A very desireable piece!!

The story is great too, but as I always say, "buy the gun, not the story", and you got a great gun!!

Matt

[Dan T.]

I'll try a few more photos later on.

I didn't buy the pistol from Maplewood PD. It was purchased from another collector in the mid 90's. I don't know any history of the piece prior to that.

[Suber]

I suspect along the line the "history" was given (documented) to this police chief, not the gun itself. It appears to be like a notary type document certifying the history of the gun.