This is the gun that Megatron transforms into in the Generation 1 animated series. The P38 was the first locked-breech pistol to use a double-action trigger (the earlier double-action PPK was an unlocked blowback design, but the more powerful 9x19mm Parabellum round used in the P38. Countries of Useīelow is a list of all the countries that have used the Walther P38 or a variant of it: The P38 uses a double action trigger design similar to that of the earlier Walther PPKs, and a loaded chamber indicator is also incorporated. During the 1990s these pistols were phased out of service and are now available on the civillian market. These pistols were issued to the Bundeswehr and West German police. A Cold War Classic The Walther P1 is the aluminum framed copy of the WWII Walther P38 pistol. The P38 was improved on in the 1970s and released under the name of the Walther P5. We also recommend: Walther P38 & P1 9mm Magazine. There was also a model of P1 with a shorter barrel, known as the P4. The Bundeswehr (German federal police) adopted a modified version of the P38, known as the P1 in 1957. The Walther P38 is a prominent pistols and its design has been a great influence. It was intended to replace the costly Luger P08, the production of which was scheduled to end in 1942. However, the mechanics of the pistols remained well made, in particular the Mauser-built models. The Walther P38 is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol that was developed by Walther arms as the service pistol of the Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II.
These pistols can be identified by the '0' prefix on their serial numbers.Īs the war went on, the quality finish of the Walther P38 degraded - older P38s had a better finish. The P38 is a Double-Action, locked-breech, semi-automatic pistol.
Walther made three series of test pistols. The combination of a perfect action design, made evident in the Walther self-loading pistols having an external hammer, and the constant readiness of a revolver makes the enormous advantages of these weapons abundantly manifest. However, the prototype pistols were not manufactured until late 1939. The P38 concept was accepted by the German military in 1938. SOLD Read more COLT 1911 Early Model 1918 45 ACP. SOLD Read more Remington Pump Rifle 572 Deluxe Stock BDL 22LR 20 15 shot 895.00. Luger P08 production was meant to stop in 1942, by which stage the P38 would be the standard issue German sidearm. Walther P-38 9mm Luger BYF Marked WWII Mauser Made 1943 1,195.00 995.00. The safety lever of the P38 is bifunctional (1) it is used as a safey and (2) it is a decocking lever. However, the P38k is in fact comparable to a Walther P4 platform. On first sight the P38k also looks like a P38 with a shorter barrel. Walther P38 & P1 Pistol Grip - Altamont, Classic Panel, Grooved Walnut. The model designation P38-k suggests that the pistol is a P38 with a shorter barrel. The P38 was intended to replace the Luger P08. Walther P38 & P1 Pistol Grip - Altamont, Classic Panel, Checkered Walnut. Real-Gun.The Walther P38 is a semi-automatic pistol used by the Wehrmacht forces during WWII. Looking to sell a Deactivated gun or a collection of de-acs? Please contact us by clicking here for a good deal! 50 cal on the roof of your Jeep and take a drive - its fine on private land at shows but given the current climate please do not stress our Police any more than they currently are! When transporting de-acs please keep them in out of site, preferably in a gun bag. Though are not required to store this in a gun safe it is advised you store them in you dwelling, preferably in a locked cupboard. cannot sell deactivated guns to anyone under the age of 18. We list details of our current stock by batch - due to our high turnover of the most popular models - so the images and descriptions fit that model, though there may be slight variations in stock grain/colour and metal condition - please bare in mind that some of the de-ac guns are almost 100 years old! Please note - all our items will require an authorised signature on delivery. Here at we try to get things right first time - but, being a bit crap sometimes, we do screw things up - if in any doubt please contact us - if we get a price wrong or are out of stock we will contact you immediately - many thanks.