Walther P.38 “ac 41” 9mm Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol — 1941 Wartime Production, Mostly Matching Numbers
This 1941 Walther P.38 bears the “ac 41” maker/date code and retains wartime blue finish on its all-steel frame and slide. Most serialized parts—including slide, frame, barrel, and locking block—match, with only the magazine unnumbered replacement. Eagle over 359 army acceptance marks are visible, underscoring its WWII provenance. A clean, shiny bore and solid mechanical function make this piece a strong candidate for collectors seeking an authentic early-war example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is mechanically sound with widespread finish loss, scratches, and handling blemishes consistent with service use. The bore remains bright and reflective, indicating proper care.
What’s Included
- Walther P.38 ac 41 pistol
- One 8-round Walther P.38 steel magazine
Produced at Walther’s Zella-Mehlis factory in 1941, this “ac 41” P.38 represents one of the early wartime batches before production moved to later code variations. The carbon-steel frame and slide wear the original blued military finish, complemented by ribbed black Bakelite grip panels.
All primary numbered components—slide, frame, barrel, and locking block—match the serial “3776 i.” The included magazine is unnumbered but correct for the model.
The short-recoil, dual-action/single-action system provides a smooth double-action first pull followed by crisp single-action shots. A slide-mounted safety/decocker with red “fire” dot offers intuitive control, and the spur hammer aids manual cocking.
Sights consist of the fixed front blade with half-hood and an integral rear notch milled into the slide. Rear serrations, an external extractor, and a lanyard loop cut-out complete the standard wartime configuration.
No importer’s marks are present, preserving the pistol’s original German military character and enhancing collectibility for WWII arms enthusiasts.