Post War Walther P38 Serial Numbers
Post War Walther P38 Serial Numbers - Three manufacturers produced collectively over one million p.38s during the war. Web the 0 series of walther made p.38's were used as troop trials in the field and modifications on the design were done in conjuction with performance reports. The letter went up one character each time the serial number once more started at 1. 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. 2 sort by oldest first nmckenzie 12449 posts · joined 2011 #2 · dec 2, 2017 hi hank, welcome from sitka, alaska. However, the p38k is in fact comparable to a walther p4 platform.
Web so within the walther variations, the first military guns, now keep in mind during the war there was 1.2 million p38s made, about 1.2 million were made. I’d estimate its worth in the $750 to $825 range. Web for example, here is one source, a pdf: The military pistols also had the month/date on the right rear of the slide and on the spine (back) of the magazines. A walther would be marked ac 43 as example.
The slide shows us that this gun was made by mauser in 1943, byf43 markings, and also the full serial number on the slide. I’d estimate its worth in the $750 to $825 range. Web for example, here is one source, a pdf: Get access to everything guns & ammo has to offer. Web the 0 series of walther made p.38's were used as troop trials in the field and modifications on the design were done in conjuction with performance reports.
Ac (walther), byf (mauser), and cyq (spreewerk). Web an american soldier with a captured p.38 guards two german prisoners of war. On first sight the p38k also looks like a p38 with a shorter barrel. 2 sort by oldest first nmckenzie 12449 posts · joined 2011 #2 · dec 2, 2017 hi hank, welcome from sitka, alaska. From 100 straight.
What makes this gun so special? March april may june july august sept. Web serial number caliber slide legend date date location commercial (e/n)? Get access to everything guns & ammo has to offer. Commercial p38 serial number 343,xxx (.30 luger caliber).
Web the only s/n i can find on my p38 is the one present on the frame, 128839 followed by an e prefix. The slide shows us that this gun was made by mauser in 1943, byf43 markings, and also the full serial number on the slide. However, 1943 models ranged from 1 to 9999n. The firm started over at.
However, 1943 models ranged from 1 to 9999n. Most of them came from walther and the original patent was with walter. To ensure that every pistol had a unique serial number, the germans added a suffix letter. Web so within the walther variations, the first military guns, now keep in mind during the war there was 1.2 million p38s made,.
Web for example, here is one source, a pdf: What makes this gun so special? I'm finding mixed answers on what exactly this e prefix indicates. Most of them came from walther and the original patent was with walter. Get access to everything guns & ammo has to offer.
Get access to everything guns & ammo has to offer. Germany was secretive about the total number of p38 pistols. 480 code ac (no date)ac40ac40 ac40. 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. 2 sort by oldest first nmckenzie 12449 posts.
A walther would be marked ac 43 as example. To ensure that every pistol had a unique serial number, the germans added a suffix letter. The letter went up one character each time the serial number once more started at 1. 2 sort by oldest first nmckenzie 12449 posts · joined 2011 #2 · dec 2, 2017 hi hank, welcome.
Web the only s/n i can find on my p38 is the one present on the frame, 128839 followed by an e prefix. Web walther used serial numbers ranging from 1 to 10,000. Most of them came from walther and the original patent was with walter. Germany was secretive about the total number of p38 pistols. Web can anyone tell.
However, the p38k is in fact comparable to a walther p4 platform. Commercial p38 serial number 352,xxx (.30 luger caliber). I've read sources that claim it means this pistol was made from rejected military / police parts for the commercial market. (1) it is used as a safey and (2) it is a decocking lever. A walther would be marked.
The military pistols also had the month/date on the right rear of the slide and on the spine (back) of the magazines. I'm finding mixed answers on what exactly this e prefix indicates. To ensure that every pistol had a unique serial number, the germans added a suffix letter. I’d estimate its worth in the $750 to $825 range. However,.
Post War Walther P38 Serial Numbers - It was intended to replace the comparatively complex and expensive to produce luger p08. To ensure that every pistol had a unique serial number, the germans added a suffix letter. The slide shows us that this gun was made by mauser in 1943, byf43 markings, and also the full serial number on the slide. Commercial p38 serial number 352,xxx (.30 luger caliber). 2 sort by oldest first nmckenzie 12449 posts · joined 2011 #2 · dec 2, 2017 hi hank, welcome from sitka, alaska. Web so within the walther variations, the first military guns, now keep in mind during the war there was 1.2 million p38s made, about 1.2 million were made. Commercial p38 serial number 343,xxx (.30 luger caliber). However, 1943 models ranged from 1 to 9999n. The military pistols also had the month/date on the right rear of the slide and on the spine (back) of the magazines. What makes this gun so special?
Web it is estimated that some 284,500 p.38s were manufactured at spreewerk with the serial numbers running from 501 to 10,000z. Web the only s/n i can find on my p38 is the one present on the frame, 128839 followed by an e prefix. A walther would be marked ac 43 as example. I am considering buying a post war p38 with serial # 141141. The letter went up one character each time the serial number once more started at 1.
I'm finding mixed answers on what exactly this e prefix indicates. Web on the p1 u. (1) it is used as a safey and (2) it is a decocking lever. Commercial p38 serial number 343,xxx (.30 luger caliber).
Mauser and spreewerke p38s changed their system from year to year, with each year being unique. Web on the p1 u. Web the only s/n i can find on my p38 is the one present on the frame, 128839 followed by an e prefix.
Web it is estimated that some 284,500 p.38s were manufactured at spreewerk with the serial numbers running from 501 to 10,000z. Three manufacturers produced collectively over one million p.38s during the war. My problem is, for example, the first year of manufacture, 1957, six digits are present for the serial number, but in that year any p38 pistols i see have only 5 digits.
Germany Was Secretive About The Total Number Of P38 Pistols.
(1) it is used as a safey and (2) it is a decocking lever. Each block was given a block letter code in addition to the serial number. Ac (walther), byf (mauser), and cyq (spreewerk). Web the only s/n i can find on my p38 is the one present on the frame, 128839 followed by an e prefix.
Web The 0 Series Of Walther Made P.38'S Were Used As Troop Trials In The Field And Modifications On The Design Were Done In Conjuction With Performance Reports.
On first sight the p38k also looks like a p38 with a shorter barrel. What makes this gun so special? From 100 straight up to 999. March april may june july august sept.
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Web an american soldier with a captured p.38 guards two german prisoners of war. However, 1943 models ranged from 1 to 9999n. Mauser and spreewerke p38s changed their system from year to year, with each year being unique. My problem is, for example, the first year of manufacture, 1957, six digits are present for the serial number, but in that year any p38 pistols i see have only 5 digits.
The Proof Was Changed After 1940 The E/S That We See For The Rest Of The War.
The letter went up one character each time the serial number once more started at 1. Commercial p38 serial number 352,xxx (.30 luger caliber). The firm started over at 1 when the number 10,000 was reached. Web on the p1 u.