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Type:Double action Caliber: 9x19mm Luger/Parabellum Weight unloaded: 800g Overall length:216mm Barrel length:125mm Magazine capacity: 8 rounds |
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'Zero Series' - As stated earlier, the first production P38s were part of a Zero-series, which have the Walther banner, and serial numbers from 01-013000. Below is pictured an example of the Zero series P38 produced by Walther.
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Left side view of the Zero series P38. Note rounded lanyard loop, and slot on the grips. Also note 'Walther' banner on side. | |
Zero series P38 Right side view. Note the checkered grips, high-polished finish. | |
Close up of the left side of the zero series. Note the Zero series serial number. These will be numbered from 01-013000. Every part on the zero series will be proof marked with the 'eagle 359' marking. Even the grips will be serial numbered to match the gun! as well as proof marked. Be sure to check this all out! | |
The serial number will be marked on the left side of the magazine, and should match the gun. These two do not match, but are both original zero series magazine. The one on the left has had the serial number scratched out. Most likely done by the Russians who captured it. Note that no model designation will be on these, like later magazine have! | |
The Zero series holster. Most P38 hard shell holster will follow this pattern (but not all!). The zero series P38 will belong in either a 1939, 1940, or early undated WaA holster (as this one is!). All of these should be military proof marked! | |
The reverse of the zero series holster. Note that there is no model designation on this. Also this particular one has no date. However it is military proof marked with a 'eagle over WaA number'. |
Walther Serial Numbers By Year
AC41- In 1941 The serial numbering started again at 1. Until the end of that year, which ended at 9999j. In this year several changes can be noted. The 'AC' stamping on the left trigger guard was omitted. Also the high polished commercial finish was replaced by a matte military finish. Total production this year was around 112,795.
AC42-Serial numbers started again at 1 and ended in December 1942 at 9999k. No longer were all parts proof marked. Only major assemblies were acceptance proof marked, such as, frame, slide, barrel, and locking block. Total production this year was around 98,600
AC43-Serial numbers start at 1 and go to 9999n. The two line coding 'AC' over '43' was changed to a single line 'AC-43'. Total production this year was 135,000
Here is an example of a P38, made by Walther, and marked 'AC' over the year '43'. This is what is called the 'AC43' stack. Later in 1943, the lettering was changed to 'AC43' in a line. This shows the wartime red/brown colored grips. |
Close up showing the 'AC43' stack. Finish on the 1943 guns will vary from very fine blue to a dip blue to even rough looking finish. |
Right side view of the 'AC43' stack. Note the red/brown colored grips. These will vary in color from a very bright reddish look to a very dark brown, almost looking black. This shade on this pistol is very nice though, and highly sought after. |
Holster. |
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Right side view of a very lovely late war P38, made by Walther. This one is marked AC44. Note the brown/blued finish on this piece. Also note the red/brown grips, and white lettering. This gun would rate 98%. | |
Close up showing us the in line markings of the 'AC44' which Walther used after 1943. Note the tool markings showing, and also note the brown/blued finish, which is sometimes found on late war pieces like this. | |
Right side view of the 'AC44' P38. Note that some parts are standard blued, while the frame and slide are brown/blued. Note also the mint red/brown colored grips! | |
This is a very late war hard shell holster for the P38. Hard shell holsters were discontinued in 1943, however a few variation patterns of the hard shell were produced and issued. This is a very rare example. Note that the front of this holster is black leather. Inside of this holster there is no lift strap. Instead the holster itself is cut low so that you can pull the P38 out without any problems. The backing inside the holster is made of laminated fiberboard. This is correct! | |
Reverse of the 1944 dated P38 hard shell holster. Note that the back of this holster is brown leather, but the belt loops are black leather. This is correct! The magazine pouch is made of ersatz, (which is laminated vinyl), and looks shiny. This is correct. | |
Reverse of 1944 hard shell P38 holster. Note the maker mark, 'A. Fischer, Berlin C.2, 1944', and the model designation 'P38'. This holster is maker marked, and note maker coded. Also note that this holster has no Police, or military proof markings. This is a commercial marked 1944 P38 hard shell holster! Extremely rare, since I don't believe they were selling commercial holsters in 1944. I can't over emphasize how rare this holster is, so be extremely careful if you see one for sale! Caveat Emptor!! |
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Another AC 44 Marked P-38, right side. | |
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Markings | |
(S. Bianchi Collection) |
AC45- Serial numbers start at 1, but no continuous numbering occurred this year, and I'm not sure what was the last serial number produced. Total production was around 40,000 this year.
Mauser-
Byf42- Only about 700 of these pistols were produced, and they are quite rare.
Byf43- No major changes. Serial numbers not known.
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A beautiful example of a mid war produced P38 made by Mauser. Right side view shows us the black wartime grips, and a lovely finish that is about 99% intact. | |
Two magazines for a Mauser produced P38 will either be marked 'eagle 135' or 'eagle over WaA135' | |
The left side of the frame on this Mauser produced P38 shows us the 'eagle 135' proof mark just above the trigger, and also the serial number of the frame. | |
The serial number of the barrel will always be located just under the barrel. | |
The locking block will also have the last 3 digits of the serial number, and in some cases (as shown here) the letter suffix as well. | |
The slide shows us that this gun was made by Mauser in 1943, 'byf43' markings, and also the full serial number on the slide. | |
The Mauser proof mark 'eagle 135' will also be on the locking block. | |
Test fire proof on the locking block. | |
Mauser 'eagle 135' proof marking on the barrel. | |
Test fire proof on the barrel as well. | |
A typical mid war P38 hard shell holster. The hard shell holsters of this type were issued between 1939-1943. In 1944 hard shells were discontinued, but some versions were still issued. By 1943 the break-a-way holsters were being issued instead. If you have a 1943 gun you can put it in either a hard shell like this one, or a break a way holster. | |
Reverse of the hard-shell holster shows us the model 'P38' and also the maker code 'gxy' and the date '1943' Below the date is the military proof mark, 'eagle over WaA number'. The maker code 'gxy' is for Klinge, Gebr., Lederwarn-Fabrik, Dresden. | |
Right side view of this beautiful byf43 Mauser produced P38. Note the black colored grips, which are more common, and also the lovely wartime finish. This gun would rate at least 99%. | |
Close up of right side, showing the 'byf43' and serial numbers. Note the tool markings, and finish. |
Byf44- no changes, serial ranges not known.