Walther Model 1? 2? 3? 4? 5?

[Genesys]

My dad recently passed away and had aa older semiautomatics and I was wondering what model it was and the value might it might have.

It is marked Carl Walther Waffnfabrik Zella-Mehlis I on the right side and
Selbstlade-Pistole Cal. 6.35 Wlather's-Patent. Serial # is a 5 digit starting with 80***.
The sight is a grove that runs the length of the barrel.
Has what appears to be the original black holster.
Looks to be in Exelent condition.

 

[rcmodel]

Sounds like a Model 1, but without a photo it is just a guess.

Go here and you can probably figure it out.
http://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/Wm4/wm4.html

rc

 

[Genesys]

Thanks RC

RC, thanks for the link. If I did this right, I've attached 3 pics below. From what I can tell, based on the link you sent to me, I think it is a Model 5, but if you could confirm I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!

 

[Jim K]

It is a Model 5. There are only minor differences from the Model 2. There are two different slide markings, of which that is the earlier. The later left side marking read "WALTHER'S-PATENT CAL. 6.35" above the banner.

Jim

 

[JT-AR-MG42]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Looks very collectible in that shape to me. No 'between the wars' import markings and grip screws that are not chewed up.

Most 1 thru 7s and, to a somewhat lesser extent, the 8 and 9 models show their years of wear.
Finding really nice ones like your father left you is tough.

Also makes it hard to value. I could see that one going for 400 or more. They just don't come up for sale in that good of condition often enough for me to put a harder number on it.

Maybe someone with a bluebook that is not ten years old like mine can chime in with recent figures.

Keep it lightly oiled with the hammer down.

Thanks for sharing, JT

 

[Genesys]

Thanks

Thanks everyone for your help!

I'm really not too concerned about value - I plan to keep it as a rememberance, but having the details on it is very nice to have. It was a gift to my dad from another man in the service during WWII after the D-day invasion.