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FN WaA 140 FIXED SIGHT HI POWER 2nd SUBVARIATION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
FN WaA 140 FIXED SIGHT HI POWER 2nd SUBVARIATION
SEMI AUTO PISTOL W/ HOLSTER & SPARE MAG. Cal. 9mm Para. S# 75471a. Bbl. 4 1/4”. This variation was mfg. May 1943 to Dec. 1943 when they Germans changed over to fixed sights & removed the mag. safety. During this time the polishing efforts were decreased to increase production. During this time, forced labor is attributed to sabotaging production efforts leading to potential failures when used in the field. This example appears to function well mechanically. Checkered walnut grips w/ pre war red painted backings. MAGS: 1 split tail wartime 13 rd. mag. & 1 push button post war 13 rd. mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Carl Barth (dla) brown leather “44” date waffen proofed 1935 Hi Power cowhide breakaway flap holster. CONDITION: overall very good original wartime finish w/ mild high edge & muzzle holster wear. Sm. areas of thinning finish & a few scattered dings. Heavier thinning finish on front & back straps turning to smooth brown patina. Very good grips. Very good bright bore w/ a sm. patch of oxidation & sharp distinct rifling. Very good plus holster w/ very minor scuffs & mild crinkling. Mechanically sound. (20-3354/ZAL). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.