Mauser P.38 byf 43 9mm Luger, WWII German DA/SA, WaA135 Proofs, Matching Numbers, Blued, 4.9 in Barrel
This 1943 Mauser P.38 bears the byf 43 manufacturer/date code and Waffenamt WaA135 acceptance stamps associated with Mauser Oberndorf. It features matching numbers on the slide, frame, and locking block, a clean bore with well-defined rifling, and its original blued steel construction. The pistol includes two 8-round magazines and a P.38-pattern leather flap holster with front magazine pouch, offering a complete and compelling WWII-era set.
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 solid and functional for its vintage. There are visible scratches and blemishes on the slide and frame. Minor pitting is present on the grip screws, slide serrations, and hammer. The bore is clean with deep, well-defined rifling.
What’s Included
- Two 8-round steel P.38 magazines
- Leather flap holster (P.38 pattern) with front magazine pouch
Mauser produced this P.38 under the byf 43 code, placing it squarely in the WWII era at Oberndorf. It carries Waffenamt eagle/135 acceptance stamps and a final firing proof on the right side of the slide, consistent with Mauser military inspection and proof practices of the period. The slide, frame, and locking block share matching numbers.
The pistol uses the P.38’s influential short-recoil, locked-breech system with a pivoting locking block. Its DA/SA trigger offers double-action first-shot capability, and the slide-mounted safety/decocker provides a positive mechanical safety and decocking function.
Configuration details include a 4.9 inch barrel, fixed sights with a squared rear notch, and a front blade on the barrel boss marked with a "+" height code. The finish is blued over steel, complemented by ribbed black/brown synthetic grip panels and a steel lanyard loop at the rear of the grip frame.
Chambered in 9mm Luger with an 8+1 capacity, this P.38 reflects the service-ready layout that defined the model. The combination of WWII manufacture, Mauser markings, matching parts, and intact proofing makes it a strong example for enthusiasts of German military sidearms.