Historic Pre-World War II Walther Factory Engraved Gold Plated Model PP Presentation Pistol For King Carol II of Romania

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This elaborately embellished pistol was undoubtedly a gift given to the King, likely from Hitler himself, during the attempts to garner his favor. It is the earliest known factory engraved Walther Mod. PP pistol (this is number 751249, the 1249th Walther PP!) and displays all the rare early features including: the fat safety lever, split firing pin, large ring hammer, 90 degree safety, and early style magazine.

It was engraved by the Zella-Mehlis Guild/Walther engravers and is profusely decorated with a very tight fancy English scroll engraving highlighted by numerous Edelweiss flowers on the sides and top of slide as well as around the borders of the factory legends. It also features an overall gold plated finish, and the grips have an inset on the left side that features the Romanian Crown over the initials "CC".

The left side of the slide bears the Walther Banner, two line factory legend, and the caliber and model designation on three relief panels. The serial number is located vertically on the right side of the frame. "Crown/N" proof marks are present on the right side of the frame above the trigger, the slide below the ejection port, and the barrel at the muzzle. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PP BBL: 4 inch round Stock: Gauge: 7.65 mm auto Finish: gold Grips: antique ivory Serial Number: 751249

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