Walther P99 AS Gen 1 9mm Luger, 4 in Barrel, Tritium Night Sights, German 2001, First-Generation Slide
This first-generation Walther P99 AS stands out with its early stepped/contoured slide, German CIP proofs with AB date code (2001), and Walther USA LLC (Springfield, MA) import marking. It features the DA/SA Anti-Stress trigger system with decocker, installed tritium night sights, and an aftermarket adhesive/grit grip wrap. The pistol includes multiple magazines and the original factory case with accessories and paperwork.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are handling marks and signs of prior use on exterior surfaces. The bore is bright and clean. Please review the photos for a closer look at the finish and markings.
What’s Included
- Walther factory plastic hard case with fitted foam insert
- Owner's manual
- Interchangeable backstraps (two spares)
- Polymer magazine loader
- Plastic cleaning rod
- Factory test target
- Walther USA LLC tag with rifling data (dated 10.09.01)
- Adhesive/grit texture grip wrap installed on frame
- 1x 16-round magazine
- 2x 10-round magazines
The AS-series P99 combines a striker-fired system with a DA/SA, Anti-Stress trigger and a top-mounted decocker, offering a distinctive manual of arms. It retains the early, first-generation slide profile with rear serrations only and a striker status indicator. The ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release is integrated into the trigger guard.
The 4-inch steel barrel is cold hammer forged with a nitrided finish and features 4-groove, right-hand twist rifling. The bore presents a bright, mirror finish with sharp lands and grooves, consistent with the noted condition.
Factory-style night capability is provided by installed 3-dot tritium sights, with a TG-H3-marked front and a windage-adjustable rear. The black polymer frame includes an integral accessory rail on the dustcover. An aftermarket adhesive/grit texture wrap is installed on the grip, and two spare interchangeable backstraps are included.
Proofs and markings confirm German manufacture with CIP eagle over N and Ulm antler proofs, along with the CIP AB date code for 2001. The slide, barrel, and frame bear matching serial markings, and the pistol carries the early Walther USA LLC import mark from Springfield, MA. Capacity is 16+1, and this example includes one 16-round magazine and two 10-round magazines.