Hi all I have a question about a pistol I received from a Widow of an old Navy man who was my Neighbor and friend for decades. PLEASE bare with me as I am new here and a novice. It is a .22 semi auto B, I would like to know it's ball park value. I realize it is tough and depends a lot on condition. There is decent bluing on it probably, 85% or better. It has a bit of lite pitting but does not appear to be from rust but as it came from the Factory. It does say property of the US and there is a Navy ships steering wheel stamped on the side.The bore is beautiful, clean and bright, rifling is sharp and very crisp. It has the stock black grips with brass screw bezels. He said he brought it home after the War, cleaned it up oiled it , & wrapped it in a sock. beside being taken out once a year, working the action and oiling, it set in there until 8 years ago. I even have a can of WW2 military Bore cleaner with it.
I looked up the Date code and it looks to be about 1941. It fits the story he gave about being in Pearl Harbor during the Japanese bombing. He was a Navy man and the Pistol here was issued to him.
It has the longer barrel and it shoots like a dream, it is exceedingly accurate for it's age.
I was wondering also if trading it for a Winchester 30/30 would be an OK deal? I am more of a rifle guy and always wanted a 30/30 or a Marlin 30/30.
to hang above my Fireplace. I haven't talked to local dealers but don't want to get taken. I thought it might be nice to have his name and the history of what Walter and the gun went through. I can probably take some pictures but don't know how to load them???
I am a bit torn since he specifically wanted me to have it and not either of his Sons. It could be that He was a Family friend and he watched me grow up. I used to spend a lot of time with him talking about the War. I also took over a lot of duties for he and his Wife when he got sick, mowing, minor home repair, I even replaced a timing chain and gears for him in his old Chevy he loved. I new he loved that old car and they really didn't have much money. You should have seen his face when I brought the car back. I detailed the whole car, inside and out. I even fixed a couple small rust spots and repainted them. I think I loved that 1959 Chevy Impala as much as he did (in his words "There will never be a better Engine than the little 283 V8")! All these little tasks were done free of charge, and ended up with an hour or so BS session lol. He wasn't supposed to drink but he always used it as an excuse to have one Beer with me.. Wasn't polite for a Man to let another Man drink alone, His Wife pretended to have a fuss but gave in to him with a little wink to me.
When he had his stroke I found out he hadn't had any visitors, I took his Wife up (she never learned to drive), and they wouldn't let me in but Donna looked at them and said He's his Son for crying out loud so I got in, That meant a lot to me... He was gone a month later.. Aw heck I'm getting kind of misty here... SO for now..
I very much appreciate any help. Please feel free to Message me for any information or questions or pictures if it would help, that isn't a big deal.
Larry Duane Beach
I looked up the Date code and it looks to be about 1941. It fits the story he gave about being in Pearl Harbor during the Japanese bombing. He was a Navy man and the Pistol here was issued to him.
It has the longer barrel and it shoots like a dream, it is exceedingly accurate for it's age.
I was wondering also if trading it for a Winchester 30/30 would be an OK deal? I am more of a rifle guy and always wanted a 30/30 or a Marlin 30/30.
to hang above my Fireplace. I haven't talked to local dealers but don't want to get taken. I thought it might be nice to have his name and the history of what Walter and the gun went through. I can probably take some pictures but don't know how to load them???
I am a bit torn since he specifically wanted me to have it and not either of his Sons. It could be that He was a Family friend and he watched me grow up. I used to spend a lot of time with him talking about the War. I also took over a lot of duties for he and his Wife when he got sick, mowing, minor home repair, I even replaced a timing chain and gears for him in his old Chevy he loved. I new he loved that old car and they really didn't have much money. You should have seen his face when I brought the car back. I detailed the whole car, inside and out. I even fixed a couple small rust spots and repainted them. I think I loved that 1959 Chevy Impala as much as he did (in his words "There will never be a better Engine than the little 283 V8")! All these little tasks were done free of charge, and ended up with an hour or so BS session lol. He wasn't supposed to drink but he always used it as an excuse to have one Beer with me.. Wasn't polite for a Man to let another Man drink alone, His Wife pretended to have a fuss but gave in to him with a little wink to me.When he had his stroke I found out he hadn't had any visitors, I took his Wife up (she never learned to drive), and they wouldn't let me in but Donna looked at them and said He's his Son for crying out loud so I got in, That meant a lot to me... He was gone a month later.. Aw heck I'm getting kind of misty here... SO for now..
I very much appreciate any help. Please feel free to Message me for any information or questions or pictures if it would help, that isn't a big deal.
Larry Duane Beach
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