^Lot 171 Mauser P.38 'byf 43' 9mm #9795o

German made DA/SA semi-automatic short recoil operated pistol chambered for 9x19mm ammunition, manufactured circa 1943. Third-Reich era military issued sidearm features a re-blued finish, a 4.9" tapered barrel, dovetailed fixed blade front sight, dovetailed notched rear sight, hinged locking piece assisted breechblock, smooth curved trigger, external hammer with a serrated spur, slide mounted serrated safety/decocker, smooth front strap, serrated heel magazine release, serrated take-down lever, serrated slide stop, dual recoil springs (separate), and two-piece serrated black plastic grips with a lanyard ring on the left grip panel. Matching serial numbers on the locking block, slide, barrel, and frame. Waffenamts Eagle/359 are marked on the frame and slide. Slide marked 'BYF 43' which is a German ordnance code assigned to Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany, circa 1943. The re-blued finish retained is approximately 96% with some superficial scratches, and edge wear. Metal exterior displays no rust or deformation. Bore is pitted, but shiny with strong rifling. Plastic grips are very good with some light scattered scratches, and some rubbery residue in the grooves in the left grip panel. The action is smooth and crisp. All stampings are clear and sharp. Pistol includes includes two magazines total.
Condition is NRA Very Good to Excellent.
***Modern Firearm - C&R Eligible***