![]() By June of 1942, higher production rates mandated that the stamping of the small parts be stopped, the grips were neither serialized nor marked with an inspection stamp and the magazine was marked with an inspection mark only. The 1st variation AC-42 pistols followed the markings of their predecessors, which included marking most of the small parts, including the grips, with the “Eagle / 359” acceptance stamp. By the end of the war, Walther had only produced about 580,000 of the 1.2 million produced. After the start of WWII, Walther could not keep up with the production required, and production was ordered to commence at both Mauser and Spreewerke in 1940. ![]() It was the first locked breech pistol to have a single action/double action trigger. Our Assessment: The P38 occupies a significant place in history. The floorplate shows thinning on its front edge and a spot of surface loss on the back from the magazine latch. The body shows light wear with a strip of surface loss down the left edge of the spine. This is the correct magazine for this pistol – by the 2nd Variation the magazines were no longer serial numbered. 38v / ac” and the rear face is marked with an “Eagle / 359” Waffenamt, identifying it as having been made by Walther. The left side of the magazine is marked “P. We did not fire this pistol.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a total of one 8 round blued single stack magazine. The double action trigger pull is a little stiff, and the single action pull is crisp. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this pistol rates in about Excellent condition. The grip screw is sharp and the markings are clear. There is a tiny ding in the back corner of the safety. The serrations on the slide, hammer, slide release and takedown lever are sharp. The frame has started to develop a plum colored patina. There are a few very light handling marks on the barrel and tiny marks on the sides of the slide, with a few light scratches on the left side of the slide. There is thinning at the front of the barrel band, at the front edges of the slide and at the very bottom of the front strap. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. Type of Finish: The finish is a military blue.įinish Originality: The finish is original.īore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition. The grip serrations are sharp with a tiny nick in one of the serrations on the left grip. The grips show a somewhat mottled shiny/dull finish where the otherwise bright finish has taken-on a slightly dull look from light wear. A lanyard ring protrudes through a slot molded into the bottom of the left grip. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are black serrated plastic with a slight thumbrest on the left side that enclose the backstrap. ![]() Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a flat topped “U” notched rear sight dovetailed into the slide and a Patridge style blade front sight dovetailed into a banded base on the barrel. There is also an Eagle holding a globe with Swastika marked on the left rear of the barrel. The left side of the barrel stop is marked with an Eagle holding a globe with Swastika and “3”, the right side with an “Eagle / 359” and the bottom with “383 / i”. The dot is probably a hardness punch mark. The left barrel flat is marked with an “Eagle / 359”, the front barrel flat with “383 / i” and the right flat with a dot. The right side of the slide is marked with two “Eagle / 359” marks with an Eagle holding a globe with Swastika in the center. The left side of the frame is marked “383i” and with an “Eagle over 359” Waffenamt (Walther). Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, and “ac / 42” and “383i”, which identifies this pistol as a 1942 2nd Variation pistol made by Walther. Handgun Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9x19mm NATO)Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Foreign Military ArmsĪction Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine. I can send to a C&R if you show proof of state approval. It is C&R qualified but most states require pistols to go through an FFL. This pistol has been stored without use in a gun safe for the past 22 years. There is no rust or corrosion anywhere on the pistol. The right side of slide shows the two standard acceptance marks “Eagle/359” and one “Eagle/Swastika”. The finish shows straw and white where these finishes should be in original condition. The grips are original and numbered consecutively. ![]() The 9mm barrel is exceptionally clean and strong- very bright- shows little use. One mag is coded 359 for Walther and the other 706 for a Czech subcontractor for Walther. Appears to be the best looking example up for sale. This AC 44 P38 has all matching numbers and two proper Walther magazines. WALTHER P38 AC44 HOLSTER 2 MAGS NUMBERS MATCH MILITARY PROOFS 99.5% ![]()
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