Walther P38

[DaverZ]

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.

[tombogan03884]

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.

[ericire12]

I'm tapping into the extensive brain trust here for info

Who let the Newbie in?

[DaverZ]

LMAO,newbie,rnaw.i think its the manufacture date

[twyacht]

As a newbie,,,,the pics are where??

[Sponsor]

[Combat Diver]

A 61 date would be prewar of course but with a steel frame.  The P-1 has a alunimium frame.

CD

[Hazcat]

SOG has the WWII all steel P38 for $449.00

[tombogan03884]

The "war" ended in 45, I think you meant POST war 
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.

[Timothy]

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...

 

[tombogan03884]

Remember the most important thing Tim, Gloves prevent rope burns when you are hoisting heavy objects.

Like say, Barney Frank.           

Safety First !