WWII German Walther P.38 P38 P-38 ac-43 ac43 9mm Semi-Auto Pistol, 1943 C&R

Sold For: $1730

LSB#: 210105DC01

Make: Walther

Model: P38

Serial Number: 4572f

Year of Manufacture: 1943

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum

Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine. This pistol has a de-cocker safety.

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, “ac / 43”, and “4572f”, the right is marked with two eagle over “359” waffenamts, one to each side of an eagle clutching swastika proof. The left of the frame is marked “4572 f” and with eagle over “359” waffenamt above the trigger guard. The front face of the barrel assembly is marked “4572 / f”, the left is marked with eagle over “359” waffenamt at the front and at the rear with eagle clutching swastika. The right of the locking block is marked with eagle over “359” waffenamt, the left with eagle clutching swastika proof and “2”, the bottom with “572 / f”.

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to a boss at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are AEG two-piece serrated panels. The grips show light handling wear with some scattered light scuffing and handling marks. The serrations are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion and infrequent minor pitting scattered through the bore.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges, more notable at the leading edges of the slide and barrel. most finish loss is in the grip areas and on the barrel. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches and patches of minor surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has a decocker safety on the left side of the slide. The slide has light play to the frame. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 8-round magazine. The magazine has two eagle over “359” waffenamts on the spine and the left is marked “P.38”. The magazine has light operational wear, intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Fine condition.