Walther P38

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The Walther P38 is a semi-automatic pistol that was developed by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen in Germany during the late 1930s. It was designed as a replacement for the older Luger P08, which was expensive and complex to manufacture. The P38 entered service with the German military in 1938 and saw extensive use during World War II.

One of the notable features of the Walther P38 is its double-action trigger mechanism, which allows the pistol to be fired either by cocking the hammer manually for single-action fire or by simply pulling the trigger for double-action fire. This design was innovative at the time and contributed to the P38’s reputation for reliability and ease of use.

The P38 was chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, which was a standard pistol cartridge used by many countries. It had a magazine capacity of 8 rounds, although later variants increased this capacity to 10 rounds.

After World War II, the Walther P38 continued to be used by various military and police forces around the world. It also influenced the design of many subsequent pistols due to its innovative features and solid performance.

Today, the Walther P38 is considered a classic firearm and is prized by collectors for its historical significance and iconic design.

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Walther P38|Rare Walther ‘ac’ Code No Date P38 Semi-Automatic Pistol | walther p38

This variation is the rarest of all military P38 pistols and the first Walther pistol to use the “ac” code, with a total production of about 2,700. This variation is marked “P.38 ac” and the serial number on the left side of the slide is absent of any date. The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number followed by an “eagle / 359” proof. The left front of the trigger guard is marked “ac”. The right side of the slide toward the rear is marked with the German firing proof flanked by “eagle / 359” proof marks.

The locking block is marked “495”, the “9” is double struck and may have been an “8”, and the sides have the correct proof marks. Most small parts are marked with the “eagle / 359” proof mark. A trigger stop has been installed which comes through the bottom rear of the trigger guard. Fixed sights, blue “P38” marked magazine stamped “485” on the bottom of the toe, and fitted with two-piece black Bakelite grips with a lanyard ring on the left side heel. Walther p38

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Fine with approximately 30% original finish on the frame with the balance refinished. The slide sides have a mottled grayish patina with some scattered pin prick-type pitting and there is a small amount of pin prick-type pitting on the forward portion of the barrel which is a mix of blue and brown patina. The front strap has a smooth gray patina, while the trigger guard has a smooth blue-brown patina. The grips are excellent with a few minor dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. One will search for a long time to find another one of these extremely rare “ac” no-date P38s. Walther p38 for sale