Walther Model 4 Type 2 .32 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol, Early-1910s German Officer Sidearm
Produced in the early 1910s, this Walther Model 4 Type 2 is a World War I-era striker-fired pistol chambered in .32 ACP. Late-block serial number 78740 confirms it as a true Type 2, identifiable by its left-side ejection port, bayonet-style barrel bushing, and hard-rubber Walther-monogram grips. Designed as the Pistole 1914 for German officers, the flat slide profile and integral sighting groove give it a sleek silhouette that appeals to collectors and shooters alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Rifling: Fair – Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Has been refinished; minor to moderate scratching, scuffing, finish loss, and blemishing are visible across the slide and frame.
What’s Included
- 1× 8-round steel Walther Model 4 magazine (single-stack)
The left-side ejection is an uncommon feature among early semi-autos, allowing Walther to keep the right side of the slide flat for a slimmer carry profile.
A bayonet-style barrel bushing permits quick, toolless field-stripping—an advanced detail for its time and a point of interest for collectors who study early German engineering.
The pistol retains its correct rust-blue finish over carbon steel components. Even after refinishing, Walther “CW” proofs remain visible, preserving important historical markings.
Checkered hard-rubber grips with the raised Walther banner are original to the gun and round out the classic look associated with pre-WWI Walther sidearms.
With a matching serial on the frame and placement within the late Type 2 production range, this example offers authenticity and traceability valued by Model 4 enthusiasts.