OOPS, not so fast .... here's the description of the P5C:
Walther P5 Compact pistol in 9x19mm in like new condition. Comes with factory extra mag, manuals and hard case. The pistol incorporates many new design features, including a new aluminum alloy frame, trigger mechanism, dual-control mechanism,[citation needed] firing pin safety (US patent number 4313274 dated 1979, authored by Walter Ludwig). The Walther P5 is a recoil-operated, locked-breech, 9 mm semi-automatic pistol. It utilizes the same design principles as the Walther P38 pistol of World War II fame. The barrel does not tilt following firing in the way that Browning's system does, but rather moves straight back approximately 5 mm (0.20 in). This system results in a very accurate pistol since the barrel is kept parallel with the frame during/after firing. The trigger is a standard double action/single action trigger. The slide lock also doubles as the decocker and is found on the left side of the frame. Pressing it once will release the slide, pressing it a second time will drop the hammer without firing the gun. Manufactured in Ulm, West Germany, by Carl Walther Sportwaffen GmbH, the P5 was a further development of the famous Walther P38 and P1 series. Buyer responsibility to check state and local laws before bidding. Buyer responsibility to find local dealer for transfer.
I spent a few years in DC. I listened to lots of long winded BS'ers blabber. They'd sound wonderful....BUT in the end, they NEVER answered my question or committed to anything.
Just like the listing for the P5C above. He says its in like new condition. Ha, that's just his opinion...it was never his gun and he has no idea about its actual history....he just wants to sell it to the highest bidder.
He succeeded.
Here's P5 listing:
Penny start and no reserve! Up for auction is an extremely nice, still in the factory box Walther Model P5 semi automatic pistol. Chambered in 9MM, 3.5" barrel, blue finished, single/double action with de-cocker, exposed hammer, and factory fixed sights. Gun is in excellent condition with a perfect bore and action. Gun appears to be as-new and possibly unfired since the factory test fire (factory test target included). Gun also includes the original manuals, cleaning rod, and 2 factory 8 round capacity magazines. Super nice and highly collectable Walther!------------Shipping will be $25 for FedEx shipping service, local pickup is available. Additional charges for HI and Alaska shipments. Please know your local and state laws before bidding. California and C&R license holders okay to bid on approved items. 90 day Layaway available with 20% down at auction end. Texas residents must pay sales tax of 8.25%. Payments must be received within 10 days of auction end. Final price reflects a 3% cash, check, or money order discount. Credit cards are accepted but do not receive the discount and must add 3% to your purchase total. Immediate online credit card checkout is preferred but call in payments are also accepted at 4%. Returns are accepted but will have a 15% restocking fee and will only be accepted within 3 days of delivery confirmation. Return shipping is buyers responsibility. Please if you bid and win, PAY FOR YOUR ITEM!! We ship very fast with immediate tracking posted in your feedback section on Gunbroker. Thanks and good luck bidding!
More happy horsechit, and apparently, it worked.
I just want to see NIB. Not, appears................or LNIB.....