Walther Model 4

JimD · 08-08-2006, 01:37 AM

My mother-in-law just aquired a Walther Model 4. From what I can find out it looks to be an early type 2. I'm wondering if the gun is military issue due to the slide being serial numbered to the frame. Both are numbered on the left instead of the right side. Also, the top of the barrel, ahead of the chamber is stamped with an M. Possible navy issue? The front left trigger guard is also stamped with some type of design in a shield. I'll try to take photos of it.

Where would I find some detailed info and maybe some parts. Any good Walther forums about?

tudorbug · 08-08-2006, 10:54 AM

May be try:

http://www.waltherforum.com/

David

minigun · 08-08-2006, 12:40 PM

Also try www.p38forum.com in the General section. Lots of good collectors there can help too.

JimD · 08-08-2006, 01:22 PM

Thanks

Jan C Still · 08-08-2006, 06:51 PM

Jim
Some World War I Walther Model 4s were subcontracted and the left triggerguard was marked to indicate such.
GM = GebrÃ?Â¼der Merkel, Suhl Merkel brothers. See link below:
Jan

Walther M4 Meffert subcontractor variations Fritz http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3997

JimD · 08-09-2006, 12:16 AM

Thanks, Jan

08-08-2006, 01:37 AM	#1
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Walther Model 4 My mother-in-law just aquired a Walther Model 4. From what I can find out it looks to be an early type 2. I'm wondering if the gun is military issue due to the slide being serial numbered to the frame. Both are numbered on the left instead of the right side. Also, the top of the barrel, ahead of the chamber is stamped with an M. Possible navy issue? The front left trigger guard is also stamped with some type of design in a shield. I'll try to take photos of it. Where would I find some detailed info and maybe some parts. Any good Walther forums about? __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".

08-08-2006, 01:22 PM	#4
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".

08-09-2006, 12:16 AM	#6
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks, Jan __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".

08-08-2006, 10:54 AM	#2
tudorbug Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	May be try: http://www.waltherforum.com/ David

08-08-2006, 12:40 PM	#3
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	Also try www.p38forum.com in the General section. Lots of good collectors there can help too.

08-08-2006, 06:51 PM	#5
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Jim Some World War I Walther Model 4s were subcontracted and the left triggerguard was marked to indicate such. GM = GebrÃ?Â¼der Merkel, Suhl Merkel brothers. See link below: Jan Walther M4 Meffert subcontractor variations Fritz http://luger.gunboards.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3997