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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: DaverZ on August 07, 2010, 05:05:06 AM

Title: Walther P38
Post by: DaverZ on August 07, 2010, 05:05:06 AM
I just aquired a Walther P38,have'nt shot it yet but looks to be in pretty good shape and wondering the value of it.This model has the loop for a lanyard and came with 3 mags,I think one mag came with it originally.On the left side of the slide it has markings that says Carl Walther  Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do P38 9mm 493 with the serial number a bit lower and on the other side it has 12/61.I'm tapping into the extensive brain trust here for info,thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: tombogan03884 on August 07, 2010, 10:47:40 AM
If it has a steel frame it is a post war P-1, that could make the 12/61 marking a manufacture or rebuild date.
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: ericire12 on August 07, 2010, 11:35:34 AM
I'm tapping into the extensive brain trust here for info

Who let the Newbie in? ;D
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: DaverZ on August 07, 2010, 11:50:08 AM
LMAO,newbie,rnaw.i think its the manufacture date
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: twyacht on August 08, 2010, 07:09:59 PM
As a newbie,,,,the pics are where????? ::)
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: Combat Diver on August 11, 2010, 10:24:50 AM
A 61 date would be prewar of course but with a steel frame.  The P-1 has a alunimium frame.

CD
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: Hazcat on August 11, 2010, 10:44:22 AM
SOG has the WWII all steel P38 for $449.00
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: tombogan03884 on August 11, 2010, 10:44:25 AM
The "war" ended in 45, I think you meant POST war  ;D
And I messed up in my first post, If it has an ALUMINUM frame it is a post war P-1, the prewar and wartime P-38's had steel frames.
I'm shocked that no one else caught that in the 4 days since I posted.
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: Timothy on August 11, 2010, 11:02:53 AM
I noticed Tom but didn't want to rile the future POTUS....I'm "jonesing" for that Secretary of Rope Dispersment position on your cabinet...

 ;D
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: tombogan03884 on August 11, 2010, 11:04:57 AM
Remember the most important thing Tim, Gloves prevent rope burns when you are hoisting heavy objects.

Like say, Barney Frank.            ;D

Safety First !
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: Timothy on August 11, 2010, 11:08:26 AM
Might need a come-a-long for Bawny.......leverage is an advantage.
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: tombogan03884 on August 11, 2010, 11:09:42 AM
No, just use a counterweight .  maybe Chuck Schumer ?
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: Timothy on August 11, 2010, 11:11:20 AM
No, just use a counterweight .  maybe Chuck Schumer ?

I think Hillary outweighs Schmucky...
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: tombogan03884 on August 11, 2010, 11:14:10 AM
And a much lower center of gravitis .  ;D
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: PegLeg45 on August 12, 2010, 06:55:21 AM
And a much lower center of gravitis .  ;D

Cankleweight??
Title: Re: Walther P38
Post by: tombogan03884 on August 12, 2010, 10:08:03 PM
No, just a big butt, that she talks out of  ;D