Posted: 6/19/2025 8:00:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fasteddiespumping][Edited]
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Just acquired this and I don’t really know much about the P38’s. Yeah I could Google it but I’d rather ask you fellas! Any info will help!      
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Where do we go from here???
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What Ameshawki said, plus I'll add the circle with the dot is a Walther in-house acceptance stamp, a QC stamp. The four-pointed star means that part is a modification from the original drawing. The left side frame markings should be the 2-digit year of production, followed by the Walther inspection antlers and the eagle-over-N nitro proof. Walther began producing the P38 with an aluminum frame in 1957, but didn't reinforce it with the hex bolt until June of 1975. You have a very nice post-war, aluminum frame P38. Shoot standard ammo through to avoid cracking the frame. |
USAF-retired, GOA, FPC
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