Is it a factory done job,,one of the standard patterns from Walther w/ papers ect.
Hand engraved or a laser cut job.
It could be easily worth the money if it's a hand engraved pistol,,done by Walther, came from the factory that way and has the factory paperwork to prove it.
If aftermarket,,unfired since the work done,,it's a different story. Might still be a decent buy depending on the quality of the work, finish, ect.
AFAIK, any factory engraved German production Walther came in a Walther marked display box w/a satin type cloth lining. The outer surface of the box was a leather (type?) material, the box being hinged at the top.
Inter-Arms production, made in the USA pistols,,I'm not familiar with as far as engraved guns. I know they put out some lase cut commemorative type pistols late. I think they offered hand engraved guns too, but don't know much about them.
Documentation,,factory documentation,, and paperwork is the key to originality and therefore value.
A 380 Walther PPk by itself if German production can bring a good portion of the $875 w/o any engraving.
Lots to look in to before buying.
Check in with the P38 forum,,,,go to the PP & PPk section,,, and give them info, markings, ser#, type engraving, finish & pics and you'll get some honest answers.
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