Gadgetmonster
Expert
A relative has asked me to find out the approximate value of her father’s WW-2 era pistol and asked for me to clean it up. It is a P38 - with #4970M stamped on barrel, breech and frame and an eagle 135 as well as bfy 43 on the breech. The breech also has total of 3 eagles. Left and right have 135 under them but the one in the center has a swastika under it. The gun is in very fine shape. The bluing is 90% good. Function without shooting it seems like it will be good. This gun and holster look to be very original as if it were never touched after the war. It has little dirt and grime and the holster and clips look good. It smells like was left in the same state it was in when the American solder brought it back. I am very hesitant to open it\\the gun and flush the inner workings with mineral spirits and lubricate it. I am also hesitant to clean and treat the leather holster. The whole package as is takes me back to the past. Would cleaning it make it loose its authentic military charm? What would you suggest and what can I tell the owner the approximate value is? Thank you very much. Michelles Photos by gadgetmonster | Photobucket