Walther P.38 ac 42 9mm Luger, 1942 German Production, Two-Tone Finish, DA/SA, 4.9 in Barrel, S/N 38101 (Non-Matching Frame/Slide)
This Walther P.38 is an ac 42-coded pistol manufactured in 1942 in Germany, placing it squarely in the WWII era. It features a distinctive custom two-tone presentation with a bright polished/plated slide and barrel over a darker steel frame. Military e/359 Waffenamt and eagle proofs are present, and a "GERMANY" export stamp is applied. Classic P.38 features include the DA/SA system with a slide-mounted safety/decocker, an open-top slide with an integral rear notch, and a loaded-chamber indicator. Serial number 38101 is correct for this listing; the frame and slide are not matching parts.
The pistol retains the standard 4.9 in barrel and 8+1 capacity, with fixed sights (front blade on the barrel band and an integral rear notch). Ribbed black plastic grips with a single screw per side and a lanyard loop at the heel complete the period-correct configuration. This is a collectible, WWII-era Walther with notable markings and a visually striking two-tone finish.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape. The finish shows scattered scratches and blemishes. The bore presents a bright, clean surface.
What’s Included
- Walther P.38 ac 42 9mm pistol
- 1x 8-round P.38 pattern steel single-stack magazine
Made by Walther in 1942, this ac 42-marked P.38 reflects wartime production with correct German military acceptance and proof marks. The e/359 Waffenamt stamps and eagle proof provide clear military lineage, while the "GERMANY" export stamp identifies its later export status.
The pistol’s operating system is the classic P.38 format: DA/SA trigger with a slide-mounted safety/decocker, short-recoil, locked-breech action with a falling locking block, and an open-top slide. It includes a loaded-chamber indicator, fixed sights (front blade on the barrel band and integral rear notch), and an 8+1 capacity in 9mm Luger.
Its custom two-tone finish sets it apart visually. The slide and barrel are polished/plated bright, contrasted by the darker finish on the steel frame. Ribbed black plastic grips with a single screw per side and the heel-mounted lanyard loop are consistent with the model’s period configuration.
Dimensionally, it is a full-size service pistol with the standard 4.9 in barrel. The configuration and markings align with 1942 Walther production, offering both historical context and practical P.38 features in a distinctive presentation.