Designed by Fritz Walther, Walther pistols were well-designed, reliable 9-mm firearms that were cheaper to produce than the Luger P08.However, in 1957, Walther manufactured a similar pistol, called the P1.Although there are specifics to look for, depending on the manufacturer, the P38 is an easily identifiable firearm.
Walther S Lookup Serial Number Guide ExamineItems you will need Machinists ruler Magnifying glass (optional) Small scale Walther P-38 serial number guide Examine the P-38.With the pistol pointing to your left, look at the main metal assembly holding the barrel, with the trigger directly underneath. On the first issue, or 0 series, the trademark Walther banner is found at the extreme left, immediately followed by P38. After the P38 designation, an alpha, or alpha-numeric stamped designation is found. All Walther-produced P38s are designated AC, followed by the final two digits of the year manufactured. Using a machinists ruler and a small scale, measure and weigh the P38. According to Wehrmacht-Awards, the P38 is 216 millimeters long, with a barrel length of 125 millimeters. An unloaded P38 should weigh 800g, or 1.76 pounds. Identify the serial numbers. After the manufacturer stamping, the serial numbers are stamped to the right of the pistol, above the handle. Each year and manufacturer had a different serial number system. For example. the first-issue P38s in 1940 had serial numbers that ranged from 01 to 01000. Mauser and Spreewerke P38s changed their system from year to year, with each year being unique. To identify P38 serial numbers, reference a P38 serial number listing, such as the one found on the Ole Army Joel site. References Wehrmacht-Awards: Walther P-38 Atarian Alps: P38 About the Author A native of New Haven, Conn., Floyd Drake III began writing in 1984. His work has appeared in the New Haven Register, Medfords Mail-Tribune and the Ashland Daily Tidings. Drake studied journalism at Southern Connecticut State University. After working as a reporter in Oregon, he is now based back home in New Haven. Photo Credits David De LossyPhotodiscGetty Images About Accessibility Terms of Use Privacy Policy Copyright Policy Manage Preferences Copyright Leaf Group Ltd Leaf Group Lifestyle, all rights reserved.
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